Kashmiri Pink Chai
Kashmiri Pink Chai is a fragrant, milky tea with a unique pink hue, flavored with cardamom and a touch of baking soda, traditionally enjoyed in Kashmir as a soothing and aromatic beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons green tea leaves (preferably Kashmiri or Chinese green tea)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds and pistachios (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a pot, boil the water and add the green tea leaves and crushed cardamom pods.
- Once it starts boiling, add the baking soda and quickly stir; the tea will turn pink.
- Lower the heat and simmer the tea for about 10-15 minutes, until the color deepens and the flavors infuse.
- Add the milk and salt, and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and serve with traditional Kashmiri naan or biscuits.