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Kashmiri Pink Tea (Noon Chai)

A traditional Kashmiri green tea brewed with milk and salt, known for its signature pink color.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Kashmiri, South Asian
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp green tea leaves
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Ladle
  • Serving cups

Method
 

  1. Boil green tea with baking soda until reduced.
  2. Aerate tea and add cold water.
  3. Add milk and salt, simmer until pink.
  4. Strain and garnish before serving.

Notes

Do not add milk until tea base is fully brewed.