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- A trendy Indian-Gulf fusion spot that makes exceptionally light and non-greasy luqaimat. — Various
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Karak is the fuel of Qatar—a strong, sweet, and aromatic tea made with black tea leaves, evaporated milk, and crushed cardamom. Derived from South Asian "Masala Chai," it was brought to the Gulf by Indian and Pakistani migrants and has since been fully adopted as the national social drink. It is usually served in small paper cups and consumed at all hours of the day. Order it as **"Karak"**; specify that you want **"extra cardamom"** or **"with saffron"** for a more premium experience. The trap is a version that is too watery or doesn't have enough sugar; a true karak should be thick, creamy, and intensely sweet. Expect to pay QR 1–QR 5.
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Karak is the fuel of Qatar—a strong, sweet, and aromatic tea made with black tea leaves, evaporated milk, and crushed cardamom. Derived from South Asian "Masala Chai," it was brought to the Gulf by Indian and Pakistani migrants and has since been fully adopted as the national social drink. It is usually served in small paper cups and consumed at all hours of the day. Order it as **"Karak"**; specify that you want **"extra cardamom"** or **"with saffron"** for a more premium experience. The trap is a version that is too watery or doesn't have enough sugar; a true karak should be thick, creamy, and intensely sweet. Expect to pay QR 1–QR 5.
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