23/06/2021
Yesterday we posted a small video on our page story and asked you to guess what was cooking. Most of you guessed that it was chai but, some of you correctly guessed that it was not just chai but the gorgeous winter beverage, Kashmiri chai or Noon chai. We captured the beautiful moment when milk is added to the tea and it turns this stunning pink colour!
It is pink, yes! No, it is not artificial colour.
Not only that it has this distinctive colour, the original Kashmiri chai is salty with a hint of cardamom and garnished with almonds and pistachios. Originating from the beautiful valley of Kashmir, pink tea is an integral part of Pakistani winters. While in Kashmir it is made regularly and served with homemade bread and salted cookies, in Pakistan it is reserved for special occasions like family gatherings and weddings. We add sugar to it and lots of nuts.
The pink colour, aroma of cardamom, nutty taste, the blending of salt and sugar - it is no less than a little party in a cup and one that takes you back home to love filled slow and cosy winter nights ❤
How do you like Kashmiri chai? Salty or Sweet?