Cozy Kashmiri Pink Tea Recipe: A Soothing Joy in a Cup

Ingredients

• 4 cups (946 ml) water
• 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
• 2 tbsps (30 ml) Kashmiri/Himalayan green tea or other green tea
• 1-2 star anise
• 2 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking soda
• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
• sugar or honey to taste
• crushed nuts like almonds or pistachios for garnish (optional)