Noon Chai

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Noon Chai is a majestic, robust, and profoundly aromatic Kashmiri heritage pink tea, uniquely celebrated for its vibrant rose-pink color and intense salty-creamy profile. This recipe features specifically prepared green tea leaves boiled with bicarbonate of soda and aerated for hours, then finished with milk and salt. Known for its sophisticated warming properties and status as a world-famous breakfast icon in traditional Kashmiri dining, it represents the soulful heart of heritage healthy vegetarian beverages. The taste is intensely savory and milky, with the nuts Providing a unique professional-grade crunchy lift. Best enjoyed with Kashmiri bread like Girda. A Mandatory staple for grand social gatherings in the valley.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using authentic Kashmiri Noon Chai leaves is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade pink yield.
- Ensuring the tea is aerated (fenta) while boiling provides the absolute secret to achieved a bright rose hue.
- The addition of a little butter provide the essential professional-grade rich mouthfeel found in heritage recipes.
- Always serve with traditional Kashmiri bread specifically to ensure the professional-grade authentic experience.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 cup (150ml))
80 kcal
3g
5g
6g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.
