{"id":"recipe_4b0c207f37","slug":"ethiopian-spiced-tea-kemem-shaye","title":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye)","description":"A fragrant and warming traditional Ethiopian tea infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 black tea bags","name":"Black Tea","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"tea bags","notes":"High-quality loose leaf black tea can also be used (approx 2 tsp)","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 cinnamon stick","name":"Cinnamon Stick","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stick","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 whole cloves","name":"Cloves","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed","name":"Cardamom","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"pods","notes":"crushed to release flavor","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 teaspoons sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sweetener","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small pot, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer the spices for 5 to 7 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the water to a boil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the black tea bags and sugar to the spiced water. Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.","group":"Steeping","title":"Add the black tea bags and sugar","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Strain the tea into cups, discarding the whole spices and tea bags. Serve hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Strain the tea into cups, discarding the whole spices and tea bags","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"In Ethiopia, this tea is often served with plenty of sugar. 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If stored, remove spices to prevent bitterness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop or in a microwave."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4b0c207f37%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7ee7089e-ff3e-4cfc-8db0-b7df6b37f3a7","imageAlt":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["ethiopian","tea","spiced","hot drink","traditional","aromatic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ethiopian Spiced Tea (Kemem Shaye)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:52:49.045Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:52:49.045Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_aadeeef779","slug":"maghrebi-mint-tea-shai-bil-na-na","title":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na)","description":"A sweet, aromatic, and iconic North African green tea infused with fresh mint leaves, known for its digestive benefits and hospitality traditions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Moroccan","North African"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_aadeeef779%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=79a6015b-29cb-4b5a-b6f3-5748a40e2125","imageAlt":"Maghrebi Mint Tea (Shai Bil Na'na) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","mint","hot drink","traditional","refreshing","sweet"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":6},{"id":"rooibos_latte_15d7d98a44","slug":"rooibos-latte","title":"Rooibos Latte","description":"A comforting, caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee lattes, featuring the earthy, sweet notes of South African red tea paired with creamy steamed milk and a hint of honey.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frooibos_latte_15d7d98a44%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=93a12940-ec9b-4f73-b836-3e95e6dc8408","imageAlt":"Rooibos Latte — recipe cover","tags":["rooibos","latte","tea","caffeine free","healthy","warm drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_df65475010","slug":"sugarcane-juice-with-lemon","title":"Sugarcane Juice with Lemon","description":"A classic, refreshing African street drink made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice balanced with the bright acidity of citrus lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_df65475010%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=12ee31e9-296b-4e78-b0de-cea38e88505c","imageAlt":"Sugarcane Juice with Lemon — recipe cover","tags":["juice","refreshing","lemon","sweet","cold drink","natural"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4}]}