Kashmiri Pink Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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4 cups of water
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2 cups of whole milk
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2 tablespoons of green tea, ideally Himalayan or Kashmiri (regular green tea works too)
→ Spices & Additives
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1-2 whole star anise
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A stick of cinnamon
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2 cardamom pods, crushed slightly
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Half a teaspoon of baking soda
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A tiny pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
→ For Serving
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Honey or sugar for desired sweetness
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Optional crushed almonds as a topping
# Instructions:
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Put water in a pot, bring it to a rolling boil, add the green tea leaves, and cook for roughly 5 minutes.
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Toss in the baking soda and stir it up well. The liquid will shift to a deep reddish hue. Keep boiling this for an additional 2 minutes.
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Drop in the star anise, ground cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Let the mix bubble for one more minute.
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Turn the heat down and let it simmer on low for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will condense the taste and deepen the color even further.
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Mix in the salt, then pour in the milk. Stir without stopping and let it come back to a boil. The green tea will miraculously turn pink.
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Strain the tea into cups, sweeten with honey or sugar to your liking, and sprinkle some crushed nuts on top if you want. Serve it steaming hot.
# Notes:
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Famous Kashmiri tea that's loved for its unique pink shade
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It's best enjoyed fresh while still warm