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Kashmiri Pink Tea (Noon Chai)

A traditional Kashmiri tea known for its creamy texture, delicate pink color, and lightly salted flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Kashmiri, South Asian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp green tea leaves
  • 6 cups water
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cardamom pods crushed
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Deep saucepan
  • Ladle
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Boil green tea, baking soda, cardamom, and water; simmer and aerate until reduced.
  2. Add cold water briefly, then stir in milk and simmer until pink.
  3. Season with salt, strain, and serve hot.

Notes

Sugar may be added for a sweet variation, though traditional Noon Chai is salted.