Description
Learn how to make the authentic and flavorful Kashmiri Chai, also known as Pink Tea, a traditional tea beverage from the Kashmir region in India. This unique tea is infused with aromatic spices and has a beautiful pink hue that is both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
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Spiced Tea:
- 4 cups cold water
- 3 tbsp kashmiri tea leaves
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 star anise
- 1 inch piece of cinnamon
- 3 cloves
- 5 green cardamons
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups ice-cold water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup kehwa
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- crushed almonds & pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Spiced Tea: In a large saucepan, combine water, kashmiri tea, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and green cardamom. Bring to a boil.
- Add Baking Soda: Once boiling, add baking soda and salt. Simmer until the liquid reduces to 2 cups.
- Aerate the Tea: Add ice-cold water and aerate the tea vigorously for 10 minutes.
- Strain: When bubbles form, strain the liquid and store the ‘kehwa’ in the fridge.
- Prepare Milk Tea: Boil milk, add sugar, and kehwa. Adjust ratios to taste and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Pour pink tea into cups, garnish with crushed almonds and pistachios.
Notes
- Kashmiri tea leaves can be found in specialty Indian grocery stores.
- Adjust sugar and kehwa ratios based on personal preference.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Kashmiri Chai, Pink Tea, Kashmiri Tea Recipe, Traditional Indian Tea, Spiced Tea
