Why does Kashmiri Chai turn pink?

Because the Kashmiri variety of tea leaf is only found in Kashmir, it’s usually more expensive than other varieties. Making Kashmiri chai requires patience. The process starts with heating up water to a simmer, then adding the loose-leaf tea. That addition of air is what gives the tea its pink color.

Why is noon chai pink?

The colour comes from adding a pinch of baking soda which is known to react with the tea and turn it crimson red. Baking soda is added while brewing the tea which turns it into a red liquid and it finally transforms into the beautiful pink tea on adding milk.

Why is my Kashmiri chai not pink?

Depending on the variety, non-Kashmiri green tea leaves may not turn as pink as those specifically for Kashmiri Chai. They may also produce a slightly different flavor profile. In the ones I’ve tried, the end product tasted like Kashmiri chai, but was not as pink and had a hint of bubble milk tea flavor.

Is a pink Coloured tea from Kashmir?

Kashmiris are known to be connoisseurs of tea. One of their traditional beverages is noon chai or a pink-coloured special Kashmiri tea made with gunpowder tea (green tea leaves rolled into small balls), milk, sea salt and baking soda. The word “noon” means salt in several Indian languages.

What is Kashmiri tea called?

Noon chai, also called shir chai, gulabi chai, Kashmiri tea or pink tea, is a traditional tea beverage, originating from the Kashmir Valley, made with gunpowder tea (green tea leaves rolled into small balls), milk and baking soda.

Why is my Kashmiri tea not pink?

If your chai doesn’t turn pink, it is most likely because you didn’t brew it long enough or because you didn’t follow the order of baking soda, then ice, then milk (I have made both mistakes a dozen times!)

Why is my hot tea cloudy?

Cloudiness in tea is caused by caffeine and tannins bonding with each other when tea is refrigerated or iced. The hotter the original brewing water the more caffeine and tannins are extracted from the tea leaves, and the murkier the beverage will be.