Description
Kashmiri Pink Chai, also known as Noon Tea, is a captivating traditional beverage that enchants with its rich flavors and stunning pink hue. This aromatic tea combines special green tea leaves, fragrant spices, and a unique color transformation that makes it not just a drink but an experience. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this delightful chai invites you to savor the essence of Kashmiri culture in every sip. With a comforting warmth and the option to customize sweetness with sugar or honey, Kashmiri Pink Chai offers a truly unique taste that will impress your guests and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri/Himalayan 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
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add green tea and boil for 5 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda, boiling for an additional 2 minutes until the water turns deep red.
- Add star anise, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick; boil for another minute.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 20–30 minutes until it reduces by half.
- Stir in salt and mix well; then add milk and bring it to a boil while stirring constantly.
- Strain the chai into cups to remove spices and tea leaves.
- Sweeten with sugar or honey as desired; garnish with crushed nuts if using.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg