Pakistani Tea
Every household is different, but the daily cup of chai the average Pakistani family drinks bears little resemblance to the chai tea latte you find at your local coffee shop. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! As cliché as it sounds, chai is more than a drink. It’s a daily ritual that infuses calm and a heightened sense of the moment. It’s something I look forward to and delight in. My elixir. And then there’s the social drinking aspect. It’s the surprise ending that follows a good meal. It says, “wait, there’s more.” More chatter, more laughter. We’re not done yet.
Chai story time!
In a 2009 trip to Pakistan, we stopped for some chai at a tea stall on the way to Nathia Gali. The place was heavenly but that chai was unforgettable. Luckily I had observed the process – I remember the chai wala (tea vendor) used a ladle to repeatedly scoop up and pour back the chai. I’ve tried this technique and can attest that it does enhance the flavor. I also use this same technique to make Kashmiri Chai.
How to make Authentic Pakistani Chai (Doodh Patti)
Making chai is incredibly simple and quite forgiving. To make it, you simply:
Tips for the perfect cup of chai:
How to serve Authentic Pakistani Chai
I love serving any type of milky tea with baked goods, cookies (or biscuits as many South Asians call them), or cake rusk. Keema Naan and Chicken Puff Pastry are also great to have along with chai! If you try it, please let me know in the comments, tag me on Instagram, or simply message me! I’d love to hear your feedback. Thank you!
More Pakistani Drink Recipes:
20-Minute Kashmiri Chai Masala Chai (Tea) Recipe – Spiced Chai Authentic turmeric milk Plain lassi (with a secret ingredient)! The BEST Mango Lassi
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