Kashmiri Chai Recipe (Pink Tea / Gulabi Chai)

 

⭐ Kashmiri Chai Recipe (Pink Tea / Gulabi Chai)

Kashmiri Chai, also known as Gulabi Chai or Pink Tea, is a traditional Pakistani tea made with green tea leaves, baking soda, and milk. It is creamy, aromatic, and beautifully pink in color, usually served on special occasions and winter evenings.



☕ Ingredients

Tea Base

  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri green tea leaves

  • 4 cups water

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 2 green cardamoms (crushed)

For Color & Flavor

  • Ice-cold water (½ cup)

  • 2 cups full-fat milk

  • Salt (a pinch)

  • Sugar (optional, to taste)

Garnish (Optional)

  • Crushed almonds

  • Crushed pistachios

🍵 Instructions

Step 1: Boil Tea

  1. In a pot, add water and Kashmiri tea leaves.

  2. Boil uncovered on high heat for 20–30 minutes until water reduces by half and turns dark red.

Step 2: Develop Pink Color

  1. Add baking soda and boil for 1 minute.

  2. Pour in ice-cold water — the tea will instantly change color.

Step 3: Add Milk

  1. Add milk and cinnamon stick.

  2. Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes until creamy and pink.

Step 4: Season

  1. Add a pinch of salt (traditional).

  2. Add sugar if you prefer a sweet version.

  3. Stir well.

Step 5: Serve

Strain into cups and garnish with nuts.

🌸 Tips for Perfect Pink Color

  • Use real Kashmiri green tea leaves, not regular green tea.

  • Boil tea long enough before adding milk.

  • Ice-cold water is essential for color change.

  • Do not add milk too early.

🫖 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:
✔ Biscotti
✔ Nankhatai
✔ Khajoor
✔ Nimko or salty snacks

❄️ Storage

  • Store tea base (without milk) in fridge for 2 days.

  • Add milk when reheating.

🔑 Keywords

  • Kashmiri chai recipe

  • Pink tea Pakistani

  • Gulabi chai recipe

  • Kashmiri tea Pakistani style

  • How to make pink tea

  • Winter special tea recipe

  • Cook With Abidi Kashmiri chai

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