Shahi haleeb
Appearance
| Alternative names | Shai haleeb, shai Adeni, shai mulaban, haleeb shai |
|---|---|
| Type | Milk tea |
| Place of origin | Yemen |
| Region or state | Yemen |
| Main ingredients | Black tea powder, condensed or evaporated milk, cardamom pods, cloves |
Shahi haleeb, Shai Adeni, or shai mulaban is Yemeni milk tea. It is made from black tea powder brewed in condensed or evaporated milk. Cardamom pods and cloves are usually added to the tea; some recipes include added sugar, honey, or saffron. The tea has a very sweet taste and is popular in Yemen and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Shahi haleeb". tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Diab, Ola (8 May 2023). "Teas of the Arab World". marhaba.qa. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Bayyouk, Anthony (28 June 2023). "Yemeni Tea: The Jewel Of Aden Yemen". arabamerica.com. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Long, Lucy M. (17 July 2015). Ethnic American Food Today: A Cultural Encyclopedia. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 678. ISBN 9798216309116. Retrieved 3 August 2026.