Description
Kashmiri Pink Chai, also known as Noon Tea, is a captivating beverage that brings together the warmth of traditional flavors and stunning visual appeal. This exquisite tea is made with aromatic spices and rich green tea leaves, transforming into a beautiful pink hue through a simple yet magical process. Perfect for cozy afternoons or elegant gatherings, Kashmiri Pink Chai invites you to indulge in a taste of culture with each sip. Impress your guests with this delightful drink that boasts not only unique flavor but also a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri green tea (or other 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. Boil for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda; the water will turn deep red. Boil for another 2 minutes.
- Add spices: star anise, crushed cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Boil for another minute.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in salt and mix well.
- Add whole milk; bring to a boil while stirring continuously until the chai turns pink.
- Strain into cups to remove spices and leaves.
- Sweeten with sugar or honey to taste, and garnish with crushed nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg