Pink Chai Sensation (Printable Version)
Make your own flavorful Kashmiri Pink Chai with its stunning color change and deep, spicy taste.
# What You'll Need:
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4 cups water
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2 tablespoons mountain green tea or any green tea variety
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1-2 star anise pods
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2 smashed cardamom pods
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1 cinnamon stick
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups whole milk
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Honey or sugar based on preference
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Chopped nuts (like almonds) for topping (if wanted)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat water until bubbling in a pot, drop in the green tea, and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
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Add your 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and stir. You'll see the water turn deep red. Keep it bubbling for 2 more minutes.
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Toss in your star anise, smashed cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and let bubble for another minute.
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Turn heat lower and let the tea cook for 20-30 minutes until it's about half as much as when you started, making the color deeper and taste stronger.
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Put in a quarter teaspoon of salt and stir it all together.
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Add your 2 cups of whole milk and turn up the heat until it bubbles. Keep stirring so the milk doesn't burn. The tea will start changing to a pink shade as it heats.
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When your drink shows a lovely pink color, take it off the heat. Pour through a strainer into cups to get rid of spices and tea bits. Add honey or sugar as you like. If you want, sprinkle some crushed nuts on top. Drink it hot!
# Additional Notes:
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Letting the tea bubble away for 20-30 minutes is key for getting that bright color and deep taste.