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Kashmiri Pink Chai Recipe

Kashmiri Pink Chai Recipe: Sip on Creamy Himalayan Bliss

Discover the rich, flavorful experience of Kashmiri Pink Chai, a comforting traditional beverage with bold spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Kashmiri
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 4 cups fresh cold water Use for brewing
  • 2 tablespoons Kashmiri/Himalayan Green Tea For essential flavor
Signature Color
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Adjust for pink hue
Spice Blend
  • 1-2 star anise Substitute fennel seeds if necessary
  • several cardamom pods For aromatic richness
  • 1 stick cinnamon Adds depth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances flavors
Creaminess
  • 2 cups whole milk Can substitute with coconut or almond milk
Sweetness
  • to taste sugar or honey Adjust sweetness as desired
Garnish
  • to taste crushed nuts (e.g., almonds) For texture and flavor boost

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in 4 cups of fresh, cold water and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once your water is boiling, stir in 2 tablespoons of Kashmiri green tea and allow it to boil for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda into the boiling tea mixture and continue to boil for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Introduce 1-2 star anise, several crushed cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick into the boiling pot.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half.
  6. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of salt and slowly add 2 cups of whole milk, stirring continuously.
  7. Remove from heat and carefully strain the chai into a serving teapot or cups.
  8. Taste your chai and add sugar or honey as desired, mixing thoroughly until fully dissolved.
  9. Pour into cups and garnish with crushed nuts like almonds or pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh cold water and adjust baking soda carefully for the best results. Enjoy warm or iced!

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