Description
Kashmiri Pink Chai, also known as Noon Tea, is a captivating traditional beverage that brings a touch of Kashmiri culture to your cup. This spiced tea features a stunning pink hue, achieved through a unique brewing process with green tea leaves and aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this delightful chai offers a warm, inviting aroma and can be sweetened to your liking with sugar or honey. Served hot, it pairs beautifully with savory snacks or sweet treats, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri green tea (or other green tea)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1–2 star anise
- 2 crushed cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Sugar or honey to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan and add green tea. Boil for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in baking soda and watch the color change; boil for another 2 minutes.
- Add spices and boil for an additional minute to infuse flavors.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until reduced by half.
- Mix in salt before adding milk; bring to a boil while stirring to prevent burning.
- Strain into cups and sweeten as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg