Coming soon in Dubai: 24-karat gold-infused karak tea

Dubai - Infused with pure 24-karat gold flakes, this cuppa is a combination of ‘zafraan’ and ‘karak’ tea flavours and costs Dh51.

The UAE’s love story with karak chai is well-known. Cars crowding around tiny cafeterias and beeping their horns are a common sight in any Emirate across the country. But what is the maximum amount you would spend on a cup of tea?

‘Food ka Mood’, a new fusion cuisine restaurant in Dubai’s Karama, puts the UAE’s love for rich, spice-peppered karak to the test by launching a ‘24K gold tea’. Infused with pure 24-karat gold flakes, this cuppa is a combination of ‘zafraan’ and ‘karak’ tea flavours and costs Dh51.

After the tea is brewed, the gold flakes are delicately placed over a thick foam of white milk and crushed saffron.

Its creator and tea specialist Zankar Uchat said: “I whipped up this recipe during the Covid-19 lockdown. It took me two months to figure out the right blend of flavours that would enhance the metallic flavour of gold.

dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com