kashmiri chai tea • pink tea

Name: Kashmiri Chai Tea • Pink Tea
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 large ice cubes; 2 cup(s) water, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) Kashmiri chai leaves; 6 green cardamom pods; 2 large star anise; 2 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 cup(s) whole milk; 1/2 cup(s) half-and-half (or substitute more whole milk); 2 tablespoon(s) raw sugar, or to taste; 2 pinch(es) fleur de sel; 2 to 3 teaspoon(s) pistachios, finely chopped

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Mar 7, 2024

With a beautiful, rich, and luxurious taste, this is the fastest way to enjoy a nice cup of this tea.

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A nice cup of floral milk tea called Kashmiri Chai Tea also known as Pink Tea along with some finely chopped pistachios.

prep time 2 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 cup(s)

Ingredients

4 large ice cubes
2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons Kashmiri chai leaves
6 green cardamom pods
2 large star anise
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half (or substitute more whole milk)
2 tablespoons raw sugar, or to taste
2 pinches fleur de sel
2 to 3 teaspoons pistachios, finely chopped

How To Make kashmiri chai tea • pink tea

Step 1

Add ice cubes to 1 cup water; set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add remaining 1 cup water, Kashmiri chai leaves, cardamom pods, star anise, whole cloves and cinnamon stick. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 3

Stir in baking soda and boil until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 4

Pour in the iced water through a fine sieve and discard the ice cubes. Add milk, half-and-half, sugar and salt. Stir and bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute.
Step 5

Pour the mixture through a fine sieve and discard any solids.
Step 6

Pour in a cup and garnish with pistachios. Yields 2 ½ cups.
Step 7

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