Kashmiri Noon Chai Pink Tea
This traditional Kashmiri pink tea combines green tea, baking soda, and milk to create a unique salty beverage with a distinctive pink hue, perfect for cold winter mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri green tea leaves or any strong green tea
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp sugar optional, adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp crushed pistachios for garnish
- 1 tbsp crushed almonds for garnish
Notes
For the best pink color, use high-quality Kashmiri green tea leaves. The aeration step is essential - don't skip it! Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk but note that the color may be slightly different.