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[[File:नून चाय.png|thumb|right|250px|Kashmiri noon chai from [[Kashmir]] with its distinctive pink color]] | [[File:नून चाय.png|thumb|right|250px|Kashmiri noon chai from [[Kashmir]] with its distinctive pink color]] | ||
| − | '''Noon Chai''' (also called '''Salt tea''', '''Sheer Chai''', '''Pink tea''' | + | '''Noon Chai''' (also called '''Salt tea''', '''Sheer Chai''', '''Pink tea''', '''Kashmiri tea''') is a traditional [[tea]] beverage made in Kashmir. The name "Noon" refers not to the time of day, but is a local word for salt- "Noon". |
| − | It is made from special tea leaves, milk, and salt | + | It is made from special tea leaves, milk, and salt. A pinch of baking soda is added to help give it a pink color. It is prepared with pistachios and cardamom and is consumed primarily at special occasions, weddings, and during the winter months when it is sold at many kiosks. |
| − | When sweetened, it is called "Pindi Chai," named after the | + | When sweetened, it is called "Pindi Chai," named after the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi that is home to a large population descended from Kashmir. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Butter tea]] | * [[Butter tea]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.chai-tea-recipes.com/recipes/kashmiri-noon-chai-recipe/ Traditional Noon Chai Recipe] | *[http://www.chai-tea-recipes.com/recipes/kashmiri-noon-chai-recipe/ Traditional Noon Chai Recipe] | ||
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[[Category:Tea]] | [[Category:Tea]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 9 November 2013
Kashmiri noon chai from Kashmir with its distinctive pink color
Noon Chai (also called Salt tea, Sheer Chai, Pink tea, Kashmiri tea) is a traditional tea beverage made in Kashmir. The name "Noon" refers not to the time of day, but is a local word for salt- "Noon".
It is made from special tea leaves, milk, and salt. A pinch of baking soda is added to help give it a pink color. It is prepared with pistachios and cardamom and is consumed primarily at special occasions, weddings, and during the winter months when it is sold at many kiosks.
When sweetened, it is called "Pindi Chai," named after the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi that is home to a large population descended from Kashmir.