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Kashmiri Pink Tea (Noon Chai)

A traditional creamy, aromatic Kashmiri tea with its famous natural pink color, slow-brewed with green tea, spices, and milk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri green tea leaves
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 4 green cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 2 cups cold water
Milk Mixture
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Boil 4 cups of water and add green tea leaves and crushed cardamom pods.
  2. Sprinkle in baking soda; mixture will foam. Boil 15–20 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups cold water to shock the tea. Boil another 15–20 minutes.
  4. Add whole milk and stir until the tea turns pink.
  5. Add salt, simmer 5–7 minutes, and serve hot with pistachios.

Notes

Use high-quality green tea leaves for the brightest color.