This traditional pink tea originated from the vale of Kashmir that includes some warming spices and a hit of sugar for a rounder, sweeter experience.
Ingredients:
4 cups water
1 star anise
12 cloves
10 cardamoms
½ tsp salt
6 tsp green tea
¼ tsp baking soda
1 cup ice water
2 cups milk
2 ½ tbsp sugar
1 tbsp pistachio
Instructions:
1. Pour water in a large pot
2. Add star anise, cloves, cardamoms, salt to taste, and loose green tea leaves
3. Bring water to a boil
4. Stir in baking soda
5. Simmer tea for 25 minutes on low to medium heat
6. Turn off the heat and add a cup of ice water
7. Aerate for 7-8 minutes
8. Strain out the spices and loose tea leaves and the tea aside (Store tea in the fridge and use it up within a few days )
9. Pour milk in a pot and brink it to a boil
10. Stir in sugar
11. Pour ¼ cup of reserved pink tea
12. Stir in chopped pistachios and almonds and simmer for 4-5 min
13. Ready to enjoy!