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Kashmiri Pink Tea

A traditional Kashmiri tea known for its creamy texture, delicate pink color, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drink, Snack
Cuisine: Kashmiri, South Asian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp green tea leaves
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups water for boiling
  • 4-5 cups cold water for aeration
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar to taste
  • 2 cardamom pods crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom saucepan
  • Ladle
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Boil green tea leaves, baking soda, and water in a saucepan for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Add cold water and aerate by ladling repeatedly from a height.
  3. Repeat aeration with additional cold water until tea turns deep red.
  4. Add cardamom and cinnamon; simmer briefly.
  5. Pour in milk and stir until tea turns pink.
  6. Sweeten, add salt if using, strain, and serve hot.

Notes

Aeration is key for achieving the signature pink color.