Description
Easy Homemade Kashmiri Pink Chai is a creamy, aromatic traditional tea known for its beautiful blush color and gently savory-sweet flavor. Made with Kashmiri green tea, warming spices, and milk, this comforting drink is perfect for slow moments, special occasions, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Kashmiri green tea leaves
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cold milk
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
Whole Spices:
- 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
For Garnish:
- Crushed pistachios
- Crushed almonds
Instructions
- Add Kashmiri green tea leaves, cold water, and baking soda to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–30 minutes until liquid reduces and turns deep red.
- Aerate the tea by scooping and pouring it back into the pot several times.
- Add cardamom, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Slowly pour in cold milk and stir gently as the tea turns pink.
- Season with salt and sugar to taste.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain into cups, garnish with crushed nuts, and serve hot.
Notes
- Authentic Kashmiri tea leaves are essential for proper color.
- Do not skip aeration—it’s key to achieving the pink hue.
- Add cold milk, not warm, for best color development.
- Balance salt and sugar carefully for traditional flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg