Kashmiri pink chai
Flavorful milky pink tea topped with almonds and pistachio. If you are a chai person, this is one must-try chai.
Kashmiri kahwa tea
Kashmiri kahwa tea leaves give the best Kashmiri pink tea. It is a blend of Kashmiri Green Tea with Saffron, dried rose petals, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Fennel. I used Kashmiri Kahwa tea from Adrish Kirkland. It had the perfect blend of spices and tea leaves so I didn’t add any add-ons to the tea.
Can I use green tea leaves?
Yes, you can use Kashmiri green tea leaves. In that case add Saffron, dried rose petals, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Fennel while boiling water.
Can I skip baking soda?
No baking soda is a must for Kashmiri pink tea. Pink color doesn’t come from artificial food color. Chlorophyll in tea reacts to bi-carbonate soda.
Baking soda quantity
Always add baking soda just as mentioned. Avoid adding more as might turn tea bitter. Less might not give the desired pink tea.
Healthy Kashmiri chai
Reduce cholesterol level, regulate blood pressure, and is good for weight loss. You can replace white sugar with healthy alternatives.
Mix well and aerate
Use a ladle or whisk; mix well and aerate the tea decoction. If you are making a big batch, you can even use an electric hand mixer to aerate the decoction.
Can I add food color?
No, if you follow the recipe you will get Kashmiri pink chai. avoid adding food color.
Do I need to add ice?
If you have aerated the tea well you need not add ice water. Add ice only if you are going to boil the milk in hot tea. if not skip it.
WATER AND MILK RATIO
It totally depends on individual choice. Tea stall-style tea always has more water compared to milk. Some might prepare tea with just milk. I prefer using little water and more milk for my tea. Adjust according to your preference
AMOUNT OF SUGAR
Depends on individual choice. If you are making tea for a larger group prepare noon tea and serve the hot tea with sugar on the side.
BEVERAGES
Hot beverages
Ingredients
kahwa tea decoction
1 cup water 1/2 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon Kashmiri kahwa leaves 2 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Kashmiri noon tea
2 cups milk
Sprinkle
crushed almonds and pistachios
How to make pink chai with step-by-step pictures
Add water to a wide heavy bottomed pan
Turn on the stove to medium flame
Furthermore, add Kashmiri kahwa leaves and bring to boil
Boil for 1 minute
Add baking soda; mix well and aerate the mixture
Boil for 5 minutes; mix well regularly
Turn down to low- medium flame; mix well and cook for 5 minutes
Furthermore, add sugar; mix well
Boil in medium flame for 3 minutes. Cook more for strong tea
Turn off the stove
strain the kahwa tea decoction
Add hot boiled milk. Adjust the quantity according to your taste
Finally, sprinkle crushed almonds and pistachios and serve hot
