Tea has always been a warm beverage around the world, but not all tea is created equal. Pink Tea (often called pink chai, namkeen chai, or gulabi chai) is one of the rare and healthier teas available.
Pink Tea has a long history in Kashmir and Central Asia, and it is not only well-known for its deep, rosy color and creamy mouth-feel, but also because it aids digestion.
What Makes Pink Tea Different?
In contrast with regular teas, Pink Tea is prepared with green tea leaves, baking soda, milk, and spices, which contribute to its specific pinkish coloring.
Salty and at times buttery, Pink Tea is called namkeen chai, which adds a savory, filling, soothing, and digestible quality, opposed to highly caffeinated drinks.
How Pink Tea Supports Digestion?
1. Balance Stomach Acidity
The alkaline characteristics of the baking soda in gulabi chai neutralize stomach acids, and for people with stomach acidity, bloating, or indigestion after eating, that's important stuff!
2. Loaded with Antioxidants
Pink Tea, brewed from green tea leaves, is full of antioxidants, which help with gut health.
They reduce inflammation and protect the stomach lining. When the gut is healthy, you digest food and absorb nutrients more effectively.
3. A Normal Gut Cleaner
The salt in namkeen chai acts as a mild cleaner, which aids in waste removal in the digestive system.
When you drink wisely, it activates and helps balance the system.
4. Boosts Metabolism
Similar to Kashmiri saffron kahwa, Pink Tea can boost metabolism too.
The faster your metabolism works, the more efficiently your body can process food, and there will be less chance of constipation or slow digestion.
5. Keeps You Fuller for Longer
The creamy feel of pink chai and its salty flavor help curb hunger.
This isn’t only because pink chai assists with digestion, but also because it prevents you from overeating, which is typically the source of stomach discomfort.
Cultural Connection to Digestion
In Kashmir, Pink tea is primarily consumed after heavy meals, and especially during the winter months.
Locals believe that because the Pink Tea is warm, and also good for digestion, it is perfect for eating all of that rich food that is spicy and sometimes heavy.
In a similar way, in Central Asia, drinking gulabi chai is an everyday social and hospitality-related ritual, as well as a wellness practice.
How to Enjoy Pink Tea Daily
- Drink a cup after lunch and dinner to aid digestion.
- Avoid putting lots of butter or cream if you care about your caloric intake.
- Have it with light snacks for a taste of the authenticity of being in Kashmir.
- If you want, you can mix it up between Pink tea and Kashmiri saffron kahwa for both flavor and health.
Wrapping It Up
Pink Tea is more than just its attractive color or cultural appeal, it is a digestion superfood with a long history of tradition.
Whether you call it namkeen chai, pink chai, or gulabi chai, this delicious brew works wonders for your gut health, metabolism, and overall wellness.
By making this tea a part of your daily ritual, you will find that good digestion can feel as comforting as a nice warm cup of tea.
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