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Kashmiri Pink Tea

Kashmiri Pink Tea, or Noon Chai, offers a unique pink color and rich flavor, making it a delightful warming beverage perfect for gatherings or quiet moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Kashmiri
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tea
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri/Himalayan green tea or other green tea
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1-2 pieces Star anise
  • 2 pieces Cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • to taste Sugar or honey
  • as needed Crushed nuts (e.g., almonds)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Add the Kashmiri or Himalayan green tea, baking soda, star anise, crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and salt.
  3. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the tea through a fine sieve into a clean pot to remove the tea leaves and whole spices.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the 2 cups of whole milk and place the pot back on medium heat.
  2. Stir and bring the tea to a gentle simmer but avoid boiling over.
  3. Add sugar or honey gradually according to your taste preference, stirring to dissolve.
  4. Let the tea simmer lightly for 5-7 minutes more.
  5. Pour the Kashmiri Pink Chai into cups or glasses and sprinkle crushed nuts on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Kashmiri Pink Tea is best served hot. Enjoy it standalone or with snacks. For storage, let cool and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat without boiling. Use fresh green tea for better flavor, stir regularly for color enhancement, and feel free to adjust sweetness or experiment with spices.

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