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Kashmiri Tea:If there is one thing that provides instant relief from the cold winds of winter, shivering mornings and numbing chill, then it is hot tea. In cold weather, tea becomes not just a habit but also the most reliable way to keep the body warm.

Usually people drink tea with ginger, cardamom or cloves in winter, but have you ever tasted pink tea? Kashmir’s famous Kashmiri tea is not only known for its light pink color, but its fragrance and royal taste also make it special. This tea prepared from milk and dry fruits makes the heart happy in winter.

Why is Kashmiri tea special?

Kashmiri tea is also called Noon tea or pink tea. Its biggest identity is its light pink color and unique taste. The special thing is that neither common tea leaves nor any kind of food color is added to it. Its original color and taste comes from the special Kashmiri tea leaves and the proper brewing process.

Often people feel that making Kashmiri tea is difficult or without food coloring it will not turn pink, that is why people shy away from making it at home. But by adopting the right recipe, you can make perfect Kashmiri tea at home too.

Essential ingredients for Kashmiri tea

to brew

• Water – 2 cups (normal temperature)
• Kashmiri tea leaves – 3 tbsp
• Cloves – 4-5
• Green cardamom – 4-5 (slightly crushed)
• Cinnamon – 2 small pieces
• Baking soda – ½ tsp
• Very cold water or ice water – 2 cups

to make tea

• Full cream milk – 2 cups
• Sugar – 2 tsp (as per taste)

Easy way to make Kashmiri tea

Step 1: Prepare the decoction

Put 2 cups of water in a pan and keep it on gas. Add cloves, cardamom and cinnamon in it. Now add 3 tablespoons Kashmiri tea leaves and boil on medium flame.

Step 2: Important steps for color

Keep boiling the tea while stirring continuously, until the water reduces to about 1 cup. Now add ½ teaspoon baking soda in it. Keep in mind, only baking soda has to be added, not baking powder.

Step 3: Add cold water

Now add 2 cups of ice cold water into it. This enhances the color and taste of tea in a better way. Boil again and keep stirring until about 1 cup of decoction remains. This process takes about 20-25 minutes, but this is the key to the real taste.

Step 4: Strain the decoction

Turn off the gas and filter the decoction. After cooking properly, its color will become dark red-black. You can keep this decoction in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Step 5: Boil Milk

Boil 2 cups full cream milk in a separate pan. Add sugar in it and let it dissolve well.

Step 6: Mix the decoction

When the milk starts boiling, add the prepared decoction into it little by little. As soon as the milk starts turning light pink, the tea is ready. Keep in mind, adding too much decoction can make the tea bitter.

Step 7: Final Boil

Let the tea boil for 1-2 minutes and then turn off the gas. Your perfect pink Kashmiri tea is ready. If you wish, you can further enhance the taste by adding chopped pistachios or almonds on top.