Noon chai

Noon chai
Alternative namesKashmiri tea, Pink tea, gulabi chai, Namkeen chai, Sheer chai
Region or stateKashmir
Associated cuisineKashmiri
Main ingredientsgunpowder tea, milk, soda, salt or sugar

Noon chai (Kashmiri pronunciation: [nuːnɨ t͡ʃaːj]), also called Kashmiri tea, pink tea, gulabi chai,[1] Namkeen chai (pronounced [namkiːn t͡ʃaːj]),[2][better source needed] and Sheer chai ([ʃiːrʲ t͡ʃaːj])[3] is a traditional tea beverage originating in Kashmir. It is made with gunpowder tea (green tea leaves rolled into small balls), milk and baking soda.[3] It has become popular in Pakistan, India and the Caribbean.[4]

  1. ^ Subramanian, Sribala (2020-01-29). "The Art and Science of Kashmir's Pink Tea". Gastro Obscura. Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  2. ^ "NOON CHAI / SALTY TEA / PINK TEA – KASHMIRI NAMKEEN CHAI". Life 'n' Such. April 16, 2007. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  3. ^ a b Gupta, Yogesh M. "Sheer Chai Recipe". IndiaCurry.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-06.
  4. ^ "Check out this pink Kashmiri-style chai from Tea House Windsor".