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Kashmiri Pink Chai Recipe

Kashmiri Pink Chai Recipe: Indulge in Creamy Tea Bliss

Indulge in the rich flavors of Kashmiri Pink Chai, a creamy and aromatic tea that warms the heart.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Kashmiri
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chai Base
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 2 tablespoons Kashmiri or Himalayan green tea
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Vital for achieving pink color
For the Aromatics
  • 1-2 star anise Optional for authenticity
  • 2 crushed cardamom pods Ground cardamom can be used
  • 1 stick cinnamon Ground cinnamon is a quick substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Essential for balancing flavors
For Creaminess
  • 2 cups whole milk Non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk work
For Sweetness and Garnish
  • sugar or honey Adjust to taste
  • crushed nuts (e.g., almonds) Pistachios can be a substitute

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan over high heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of Kashmiri or Himalayan green tea and boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and continue boiling for 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1-2 star anise, 2 crushed cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick, boil for 1 minute.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stir occasionally.
  6. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt to enhance flavors.
  7. Gradually pour in 2 cups of whole milk, stirring continuously.
  8. Watch for the chai to change to a soft pink color, then remove from heat.
  9. Strain the chai into cups to separate spices and tea leaves.
  10. Sweeten with sugar or honey and garnish with crushed nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use fresh baking soda for the best color. Different green teas may yield varying results for the pink hue.

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