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Kashmiri Pink Chai

Kashmiri Pink Chai: Sip Comfort with Every Creamy Cup

Enjoy the soothing essence of Kashmiri Pink Chai, a traditional beverage blending fragrant spices and creamy milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Kashmiri
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri/Himalayan green tea or substitute with other green tea
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda essential for color
  • 1-2 pieces star anise or omit if unavailable
  • 2 pieces cardamom pods crushed
  • 1 stick cinnamon or substitute with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional
Creaminess
  • 2 cups whole milk or plant-based milk for dairy-free
Sweetening
  • sugar or honey add to taste
Garnish
  • crushed nuts optional, almonds or pistachios

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the tea leaves and boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the baking soda and boil for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Introduce the star anise, crushed cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick, and let boil for 1 minute.
  5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Blend in the whole milk and increase heat to medium, stirring constantly.
  7. Once boiled and pink, strain the mixture into cups.
  8. Sweeten with sugar or honey and garnish with crushed nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on stovetop.

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