Kashmiri Green Tea Recipe

Kashmiri Tea, also known as Noon Chai or Pink Tea, is a traditional beverage from the picturesque Kashmir Valley. It is renowned for its unique flavour profile and distinctive pink hue. Simply put, this tea is a delightful blend of green tea leaves, milk, and aromatic spices. 

However, making this traditional tea recipe is not a big fuss. We will introduce you to all the ingredients that are required and a step-by-step guide that will lead you to the core of it. So, let’s check out the recipe for Kashmiri Green Tea Recipe.

Ingredients for making the Kashmiri Green Tea Recipe:

•  4 cups water
•  2 cups milk
•  3 tablespoons loose green tea leaves
•  4 green cardamom pods, crushed
•  2 cloves
•  1 cinnamon stick
•  1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for colour)
•  Salt to taste
•  Sugar to taste
•  Crushed pistachios or almonds for garnish

How to make the Kashmiri Green Tea Recipe:

Step 1:

  Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pot. Add the loose green tea leaves and continue boiling for 10-15 minutes, thus allowing the tea to brew thoroughly.

Step 2:

 Now, add crushed green cardamom pods, cloves, and a cinnamon stick to the boiling tea. Allow the spices to infuse their flavours into the tea (this will take just a little while).

Step 3:

 Pour 2 cups of milk, and continue simmering the tea on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom.

Step 4:

 For the distinctive pink color, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. This step is optional but contributes to the characteristic hue of Kashmiri Tea. However, you will still get very good results anyhow. 

Step 5:

Allow the tea to simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, ensuring the flavours meld. Strain the tea to remove the tea leaves and whole spices.

Step 6:

 Add sugar to taste, balancing the sweetness with a pinch of salt. Adjust according to your preference. But, try to balance both sugar and salt quantity.

Step 7:

 Create a perfect froth for your tea by pouring from a height or using a beater. This adds to the visual appeal and texture of the tea.

Step 8:

Pour the tea into cups and garnish with crushed pistachios or almonds to make it look even better. 

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Some Handful Tips:

 Kashmiri Tea can be enjoyed with varying levels of sweetness. You can adjust the sugar according to your taste preferences. Also, serve your Kashmiri Tea with traditional Kashmiri bread like Lavasa or Sheermal for an authentic experience.

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