Description
Experience the visually stunning Kashmiri Pink Chai in your home with this easy recipe. Delicious hot or iced, this traditional drink is perfect for anyone who loves a touch of culture in their cup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri/Himalayan green tea (or other green tea)
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 Star anise
- 4 Cardamom pods (crushed)
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt (or other salt)
- 1 cup Whole milk
- Sugar (or honey) to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the Kashmiri green tea leaves and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. The water will turn a deep red color. Continue boiling for another 2 minutes.
- Add the star anise, crushed cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick to the boiling tea. Allow the mixture to boil for another minute.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the tea for 20-30 minutes until it reduces to about half its original volume, intensifying the flavor and color.
- Stir in a quarter teaspoon of salt and mix well.
- Add whole milk and increase the heat, bringing the tea to a low boil. Stir constantly to avoid burning the milk. Now the tea should have a nice pink color.
- Once the chai is a beautiful pink color, remove it from the heat. Add sugar to your teacups and strain the tea into cups. Then give the tea a final stir to dissolve the sugar. Serve hot or make pour over ice for a chilled version and enjoy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Kashmiri Pink Chai, Noon Tea, Traditional Drink