Kashmiri Pink Chai (Noon Tea) (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
4 cups water
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2 tablespoons Kashmiri/Himalayan green tea
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups whole milk
→ Spices
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1-2 star anise
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2 cardamom pods, crushed
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1 cinnamon stick
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ For Serving
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Sugar or honey to taste
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Crushed nuts for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil water with green tea for 5 minutes. Add baking soda and watch color turn red.
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Add star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon. Boil 1 minute more.
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Simmer 20-30 minutes until liquid reduces by half. Add salt.
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Add milk, bring to boil while stirring until tea turns pink.
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Strain, sweeten to taste, garnish with nuts if desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Color changes from green to red to pink
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Must use whole milk for best results
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Requires constant stirring when adding milk