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Kashmiri Tea

Kashmiri tea, also known as noon chai or pink tea, is a traditional beverage originating from the Kashmir Valley. It is brewed with green tea leaves, milk, salt, and spices, resulting in a unique savory-sweet flavor and a distinct pink hue.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 2
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Kashmiri Tea Leaves
  • 500 ml Water
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 250 ml Milk
  • Saffron Strands
  • 2 Green Cardamom Pods crushed
  • 2 Cloves
  • Cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the Kashmiri tea leaves to the boiling water and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sugar and continue simmering for another 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk and add the saffron, crushed cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
  • Allow the tea to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the tea is fragrant and infused with spices, remove it from the heat.
  • Strain the tea into cups or a teapot, discarding the tea leaves and whole spices.
  • Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic flavours of Kashmiri tea.

Notes

Ensure to use Kashmiri tea leaves for an authentic flavour.
Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
You can garnish the tea with crushed nuts like almonds or pistachios for added texture and flavour.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Beverages, Cooking, Drinks, Food, Hot Drinks, Pink Tea, Ramadan, Recipe, Tea
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