Sankofa (Traditional Ghanaian Heritage) Warm & Sweet ⏱️ Quick & Easy 🌱 Vegetarian

Tea

Spiced Ghanaian Black Tea with Milk

Rich Lipton black tea steeped with cinnamon bark and nutmeg, finished with creamy evaporated milk

Estimated Cost GH₵ 10.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 7 mins 2m prep • 5m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 20.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Tea in Ghana is an event. Strong black tea steeped with whole cinnamon sticks and grated nutmeg, topped generously with canned evaporated milk and sugar."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Tea

2 bags Black tea bags (Lipton) ~GH₵ 3.00
spices Cinnamon stick & nutmeg ~GH₵ 2.00
pour Evaporated milk & sugar ~GH₵ 6.00

Market Total: GH₵ 20.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Steep

Boil water with cinnamon stick; steep tea bags 4 minutes.

Milk & Spice

Remove tea bags, stir in evaporated milk, sugar, and fresh nutmeg.

Serve

Pour into mugs and enjoy warm.

🥣

Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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