Activity

Learn how to prepare Kenyan Tea together.

Prep work

• [ ] Preview the recipe found [HERE].
• [ ] Gather ingredients: water, milk, sugar (optional), black tea, tea masala spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper).

Lesson

• [ ] Tea is one of Kenya’s most important agricultural products and exports.
• [ ] Prepare tea together, allowing children to measure, pour, and observe the changes in color and aroma.

Suggested Journal Prompt

Kenyan tea is often enjoyed with others. Write about a time when you shared a drink or meal with someone. How does sharing a meal with someone make the experience more special?

Learning Extensions

• Language Arts: Students may wish to document the recipe using the Global Explorers cookbook page. Encourage them to write clear, numbered, step-by-step instructions in their own words, including measurements and preparation tips. After preparing the dish, add a photograph or illustration of the finished recipe and record any notes about taste, texture, or variations you tried.
• Science: Research how tea plants are grown. What climate and soil conditions are needed?
• Geography: Locate Kenya’s tea-producing highlands on a map. Where else is tea grown throughout the world?

Bookmarks

• Kenyan Tea