Kashmiri Sheer Chai (Gulabi/Pink Tea)

Bringing the rich Kashmiri tradition of “noon chai” to your home, Samovar original is a natural product.

Noon Chai (also called Kashmiri tea, Pink tea, or Sheer Chai) is a traditional tea beverage from Kashmir.

Special tea leaves from Kashmir are brewed in which baking soda, milk, and cardamom are added to make this delicious tea.

The special blend of pure long leaves gives this green tea a distinct colour and makes it a must-have for tea connoisseurs.

Pick-up your pack and savour a delightful piece of the delectable Kashmiri culture.

Here's an easy recipe to follow:

Preparation::

4 cups of water

1 tsp sheer chai

1 1/2 cups milk

Pinch of baking soda.

Salt to taste

1 Tbsp cream or malai (if desired)

Crushed 4 almond and 2 cardamoms (optional)

How to make Sheer Chai (in Detail):

1. Put 1/2 cup of water, tea, and baking soda in a saucepan.
2. Concentrate the tea by boiling on a burner without cover until the color of the tea turns reddish-brown.
3. Add one more cup of water and boil again for 5 minutes.
4. Add 2 cups of water again and boil for about 2 minutes.
5. Add salt to taste.
6. Add milk, the color of tea will turn pink.
7. Boil the tea again for 1 minute uncovered.
8. Serve the tea hot and garnish with some cream/malai
9. Add crushed almond and cardamom if desired.

Enjoy hot!