Description
Experience the captivating allure of Kashmiri Pink Chai (Noon Tea), a traditional beverage that warms the soul while tantalizing your taste buds. This exquisite tea is renowned for its stunning pink hue, achieved through a unique preparation process involving baking soda and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, this chai offers a rich flavor profile with notes of cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon. Whether enjoyed hot or cold, Kashmiri Pink Chai serves as a delightful way to immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Kashmir. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice tea makers can impress their guests with this enchanting drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri green tea
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1–2 star anise
- 2 crushed cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- Sugar or honey to taste
- Crushed nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan and add green tea; let it boil for 5 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda and watch the color change to deep red; boil for another 2 minutes.
- Add star anise, crushed cardamom, and cinnamon; boil for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in salt, then add whole milk while bringing it back to a boil.
- Once pink in color, strain into cups and sweeten with sugar or honey as desired.
- Garnish with crushed nuts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg