Kashmiri Pink Tea
A traditional Kashmiri beverage known for its exquisite pink color and creamy flavor, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage Preparation
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp green tea leaves (or 1 green tea bag)
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- Optional: Crushed pistachios or almonds for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the green tea leaves and baking soda to the boiling water and stir gently.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk the tea vigorously until the color changes to reddish-pink.
- Put the saucepan back on low heat and slowly add milk, cardamom, and sugar. Stir well.
- Heat until warm but do not let it boil.
- Strain the tea into cups and garnish with crushed nuts if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Kashmiri Pink Tea, Nooristani Chai, Gulabi Chai, traditional beverage, winter drink
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