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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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Kashmiri Pink Chai

• 1.5 tablespoons Kashmiri chai/tea leaves (or good-quality green tea leaves if Kashmiri chai is unavailable)
• 1/8 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup room temperature water
• 1 cup ice-cold water
• 1 cup full-cream milk
• 3-4 saffron strands
• 3-4 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons sugar, or according to your taste
• Sliced almonds or crushed , or almonds and pistachios (for garnish)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Kashmiri Pink Chai

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

RECIPE NOTES

1. 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.
2. Adding saffron gives it a nice flavor, so I recommend adding it.
3. For making a lighter version of this tea you can use a a blend of water and milk.
4. For a creamier taste, swap 1/4 cup of milk with the same amount of milk cream.
5. If the addition of more baking soda doesn't yield a pink hue, try experimenting with different brand of green tea leaves.