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, Sheer chai ([ʃiːrʲ t͡ʃaːj]) 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. It has become popular in Pakistan, India and the Caribbean.