Kashmiri Noon Chai
Kashmiri Noon Chai is the famous Pink Tea from Kashmir.It is salty to taste and different from other varieties of teas available in other parts of the world.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Ingredients
2
teaspoons
Kashmiri tea leaves
or pure green tea leaves
1/3
bicarbonate of soda
2
pods of cardamom
crushed seed powder
2
cups
Water
2
cups
whole milk
1/2
teaspoon
Sea Salt
2
teaspoons
ground pistachios and almonds
1
teaspoon
Poppy seeds
Instructions
Boil 1 cup water and brew tea leaves, till frothy.
Add the bicarbonate of soda and whisk vigorously for about 10 seconds
Add remaining water and cardamom powder. Brew till tea turns bright red.
Now on medium flame, add the milk and whisk the tea broth
very vigorously to achieve a slight froth. The colour of the tea should now be a lovely dark pink.
Adjust milk to colour of your choice.
Add the salt and stir.
Pour in to a cup and sprinkle with crushed pistachios and almonds.