Kashmiri Pink Chai
Kashmiri Pink Chai is a fragrant and creamy traditional tea from Kashmir, known for its distinctive pink color and unique blend of spices and tea leaves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Kashmiri green tea leaves or Chinese green tea (gunpowder)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4-5 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
- Chopped almonds and pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- In a deep pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the Kashmiri green tea leaves along with baking soda.
- Let it simmer on low heat, continuously stirring to develop the pink color; this may take about 15-20 minutes.
- Add crushed cardamom pods and fennel seeds, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the milk and sugar to the tea and bring it back to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the tea into cups and garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.
- Serve hot and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, use evaporated milk or add a pinch of ground cinnamon for added warmth.