Description
Discover the traditional Kashmiri Chai recipe, a unique pink tea infused with aromatic spices and a creamy texture. Perfect for tea enthusiasts looking to explore exotic flavors.
Ingredients
- Water
- Kashmiri tea leaves
- Star anise
- Cinnamon stick
- Cardamom pods
- Baking soda
- Ice water
- Milk
- Half and half
- Sugar
- Almonds & pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water with tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Add baking soda and continue boiling for 5 minutes.
- Pour in ice water and strain the tea concentrate.
- Add milk, half and half, and sugar. Simmer and then remove from heat.
- Serve with optional nuts for garnish.
Notes
Vegan alternative: Use plant-based milk.
Sweetener alternatives: Honey or maple syrup can be used.
Store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Kashmiri
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Kashmiri Chai, Pink Tea, Traditional Beverage, Aromatic Spices, Creamy Texture, Exotic Flavors