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Amazing Kashmiri Pink Chai (Noon Chai)

Authentic Kashmiri Pink Chai made with green tea, warm spices, milk, and a natural pink color. Creamy, comforting, and perfect for cozy moments.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert, Drink
Cuisine: Indian, Kashmiri, Pakistani
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Green Tea Leaves (Kashmiri or loose-leaf)
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
Spices & Milk
  • 2 Cardamom Pods (crushed)
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can be replaced with oat or almond milk
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • to taste Sugar or Honey Optional

Equipment

  • Deep Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Ladle

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a deep saucepan. Add green tea leaves and boil uncovered for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in baking soda. The tea will turn dark red. Add cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise.
  3. Lower heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes to concentrate flavor.
  4. Using a ladle, pour the tea back into the pot from a height several times to aerate.
  5. Add milk and salt. Bring back to a gentle boil until the tea turns pink.
  6. Strain into cups, sweeten if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For best color and flavor, do not skip the aeration step. Traditionally served lightly salted, but sweetness is optional.