Kashmiri Tea

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons Kashmiri tea leaves (or green tea leaves as an alternative)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (this helps give the tea its characteristic pink color)
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar (optional, to taste)
• 1/2 cup milk (whole milk is traditional, but you can use any milk of your choice)
• Crushed ice (optional)
• Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil the Tea: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the Kashmiri tea leaves, cinnamon stick, and crushed cardamom pods.
2. Simmer: Let the tea simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, until it deepens in color.
3. Add Baking Soda: Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling tea and stir. The tea will turn a deep reddish-brown color initially, but as the baking soda reacts, it will change to a rich pink hue.
4. Strain and Add Milk: Strain the tea and return it to the saucepan. Add the milk and bring it to a simmer, adjusting the quantity to get the desired creaminess.
5. Sweeten: Add sugar to taste (optional).
6. Serve: Pour the tea into cups and garnish with crushed pistachios or almonds if desired. For an iced version, you can serve over crushed ice.

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Nutritional Value per Serving (Approximate):

This recipe makes about 2 servings.

• Calories: 60–100 kcal (depending on the amount of milk and sugar used)
• Protein: 2–3 g (from milk)
• Carbohydrates: 10–15 g (depending on sugar added)
• Fat: 3–5 g (from milk)
• Caffeine: 30–40 mg (from green tea leaves)
• Calcium: 10–15% of daily value (from milk)

Kashmiri Tea is a unique, flavorful tea known for its rich pink color and aromatic spices, perfect for a warming, soothing drink on a cool day!4o mini