Kashmiri Pink Chai
Creamy, spiced, and beautifully blush, Kashmiri Pink Chai (also known as Noon Chai) is a comforting tea made with green tea leaves, warming spices, and milk. A pinch of baking soda transforms its color into that signature rosy hue.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri or green tea
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 –2 star anise
- 2 cardamom pods crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- Sugar or honey to taste
- Crushed nuts optional
Instructions
- Boil water and green tea for 5 minutes.
- Add baking soda and boil 2 more minutes.
- Add spices and boil 1 minute.
- Simmer on low 20–30 minutes to reduce by half.
- Stir in salt.
- Add milk and bring to a boil, whisking until pink.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/kashmiri-pink-chai/
Notes
Color Tip: Whisking well after adding milk is essential to develop that iconic pink hue—don’t skip it!
Tea Type: Kashmiri tea leaves are traditional, but pure green tea can be used in a pinch.
Spice Variations: Try adding a small piece of mace or clove for a deeper flavor profile.