No need to go to Kashmir, enjoy ‘Pink Tea’ sitting at home, know the real secret of getting pink color – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: It’s winter season, quilt in hand and sipping tea… ah! This combination is different. We Indians are generally crazy about ginger-cardamom tea, but have you ever tried Kashmir’s famous tea? ‘Noon Chai’ That is, have you tasted pink tea?

If not, then believe me you are missing a great thing. As beautiful as its color is (pink), its taste is even more royal. And the best part? For this you do not need to go to the valleys, you can smell the fragrance of Kashmir in your kitchen itself.

What is the secret of pink color?

Often people think that some food color is added to this tea, but it is not so at all. Its lovely pink color comes from the method of preparation and a special scientific process. The person behind this magic is-Baking Soda And ice cold water Of. Yes, this is the ‘secret’ that chefs often don’t tell.

So without any delay, let us know how this delicious Noon Tea is made.

Ingredients you will need:

• Kashmiri tea leaves (these look like green tea)
• Baking Soda – 2 pinches
• ice cold water
• full cream milk
• Salt (as per taste – Kashmiri tea is salty)
• Sugar (if you like sweet)
• crushed pistachios and almonds
• Clove, Cinnamon and Green Cardamom

A completely native and easy way to make it:

1. Making Kahwa (Base Preparation):
   First of all, take water in a pan and add tea leaves, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom to it and boil it. When it boils well, add baking soda Put it in. As soon as the soda is added, it will foam and react.
2. The fruit of patience is ‘pink’:
   Now you have to cook this water until it reduces to half. This is the time when you should ‘ice cold water’ (Shock Treatment) is to be administered. Add cold water and keep beating it continuously with a ladle (keep adding air). You will see that the color of the water will start turning red-maroon. This is the real trick. The more you beat it, the darker the color will be.
3. Milk magic:
   When Kahwa (boiled water) is ready, add condensed milk to it. As soon as the milk is obtained, it will turn into a beautiful maroon color. ‘Baby Pink’ Will change in color. Your heart will become happy just by seeing the view.
4. Salt or sugar?
   Kashmiri tea is traditionally salty, so add a pinch of salt. But if you don’t like salty tea, you can also add sugar. This is completely your choice.
5. Royal Garnishing:
   Now strain the tea in a cup and add lots of crushed pistachios and almonds on top.

Take your hot Kashmiri Noon tea is ready. This winter, surprise your family or friends by making them drink this special tea. Believe me, he will never get tired of praising you!