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Noon Chai

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.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hour
Servings4 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

2 tbsp Kashmiri Noon Chai leaves
4 cups Water
1/4 tsp Baking soda (Bicarbonate of soda)
2 cups Full cream Milk
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Fresh Cream or Butter (optional)
1/4 cup Pistachios and Almonds, slivered
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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))

Calories

80 kcal

Protein

3g

Fat

5g

Carbs

6g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.