🇷🇼 Rwandan Cuisine

Icyayi n'Igitagisho

Rwandan Milk Tea

Prep Time 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 86 kcal

Strong black tea simmered with fresh milk, sugar, and optional ginger, producing a creamy, comforting beverage central to Rwandan hospitality.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add tea leaves and optional ginger, and boil for three minutes.
  2. 2 Add milk and sugar, stir well, and bring back to a simmer for two minutes.
  3. 3 Strain through a fine sieve into cups, pressing tea leaves to extract maximum flavor.
  4. 4 Serve hot, adjusting sweetness to taste. Traditionally served with amandazi.

Did You Know?

Rwanda is one of Africa's top tea producers, and the country's highland-grown tea is prized for its bright, clean flavor profile.