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Kashmiri Pink Chai (Pink Tea)

Kashmiri Pink Chai (Pink Tea)

This Kashmiri Pink Chai or Pink Tea has a rich, creamy, buttery and slightly thick texture which is thin enough to drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 cups
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients
  

For Kashmiri Pink Chai

  • 1.5 tablespoons Kashmiri chai/tea leaves or good-quality green tea leaves if Kashmiri chai is unavailable
  • ⅛ tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup room temperature water
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 1 cup full-cream milk
  • 3-4 strands saffron
  • 3-4 pods green cardamom slightly crushed (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or according to your taste
  • as needed sliced almonds or crushed dry fruits for garnish

Instructions
 

How to Make Kashmiri Pink Chai

  • In a pan, combine 1 cup of water, Kashmiri chai (or green tea leaves), crushed cardamom, and baking soda.
  • Stir well with a ladle and bring it to a boil. Continue pouring vigorously with a ladle.
  • Allow the tea mixture to steep and boil on medium-low heat until the water is reduced to half, approximately 6-7 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add 1 cup of ice-cold water to retain the vibrant pink color. Pour vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn on the heat and let it boil again for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add sugar and salt (or only salt, or only sugar). Let it boil again for 5 minutes.
  • Keep stirring and add the milk to the steeping tea mixture.
  • Boil for about 3-4 minutes. The longer you boil, the stronger and creamier the tea will be.
  • Strain the tea into cups and garnish with sliced almonds or crushed dry fruits.
  • Serve it with your favorite snacks and enjoy it.

Notes

Store this tea in the flask without adding milk and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add milk and boil it again whenever you want to drink this tea. Adding saffron gives it a nice flavor, so I recommend adding it. For making a lighter version of this tea you can use a blend of water and milk. For a creamier taste, swap ¼ cup of milk with the same amount of milk cream. If the addition of more baking soda doesn't yield a pink hue, try experimenting with different brand of green tea leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CupCalories: 85kcal
Keyword beverage, Indian drinks, Kashmiri chai, Kashmiri Pink Chai, Pink Tea, tea
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