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| Alternative names | Shai haleeb, shai Adeni, shai mulaban, haleeb shai |
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| 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 haleeb, haleeb shai, shai Adeni, or shai mulaban is a 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. [1] The tea has a very sweet taste and is popular in Yemen and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
