Pink Kashmiri Chai (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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2 cups whole milk
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4 cups water
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2 tablespoons of green tea (Kashmiri or regular)
→ Spices & Additives
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1-2 star anise
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
→ For Serving
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Optional crushed almonds for topping
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Sweeten with honey or sugar as you like
# Instructions:
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Heat the water in a large pot until it starts bubbling. Toss in the green tea and let it cook for 5 minutes.
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After that, mix in the baking soda. The liquid will change to a reddish shade. Boil it a bit longer, around 2 minutes.
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Drop in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and star anise. Keep boiling for one more minute.
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Turn the heat down to a simmer. Let it gently cook for 20-30 minutes, letting the flavors deepen and the liquid reduce to half.
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Stir in the salt. Gradually pour in the milk and turn up the heat to bring everything back to a boil. Keep stirring while the tea turns pink.
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Pour the tea through a strainer into your favorite cups. Add some sweetener if you like, and sprinkle crushed nuts on top for a fancy touch. Enjoy it warm!
# Notes:
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A Kashmiri classic known for its signature pinkish hue
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Tastes best when served steaming hot