Description
Delicate pink chai from Kashmir weaves magic into each sip, blending aromatic spices with creamy milk. Kashmir’s cherished brew invites you to savor a comforting tea experience that whispers cultural richness and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons green tea leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup milk
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Garnishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
- 1 tablespoon crushed almonds
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan and introduce green tea, maintaining a vigorous boil for 5 minutes to extract robust flavors.
- Incorporate baking soda, which triggers a dramatic color transformation to deep red. Continue boiling for an additional 2 minutes to develop complex undertones.
- Enhance the brewing process by introducing aromatic spices: whole star anise, crushed cardamom pods, and a fragrant cinnamon stick. Simmer for one minute to infuse deep, layered notes.
- Reduce heat and allow the liquid to gently simmer for 20-30 minutes, concentrating the essence and deepening the flavor profile while reducing volume by half.
- Sprinkle salt to balance the spices, then slowly integrate milk while continuously stirring. Observe the magical transition from deep red to soft pink during this crucial stage.
- Carefully strain the chai into delicate serving cups, personalizing sweetness with sugar or honey. For an elegant touch, scatter crushed almonds across the surface.
- Present immediately while piping hot, inviting guests to savor the rich, warming Kashmiri tea tradition with its nuanced spice composition.
Notes
- Choose high-quality green tea leaves for a more robust and authentic flavor profile in your Kashmiri Pink Chai.
- Continuously stir during milk addition to prevent scorching and ensure smooth, creamy texture.
- Use whole milk for richer, more traditional taste that enhances the chai’s luxurious characteristics.
- Adjust boiling time carefully to achieve the signature blush-pink color without bitter undertones.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg