--- title: "Amritsari Pista Badam Tea Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/dry-fruit-tea-recipe/ date: 2025-01-10 modified: 2026-10-07 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Amritsari pista badam tea is a delicious twist on your regular masala chai. Make this Giani Tea Stall copycat tea recipe at home using my simple recipe." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Beverages" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Punjabi" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pista-Badam-Tea-2-3.jpg word_count: 980 --- # Amritsari Pista Badam Tea Recipe **Amritsari pista badam tea** is a** **delicious twist on your regular masala chai. Make this Giani Tea Stall copycat tea recipe at home using my simple recipe. Here are more tea recipes to freshen you up with just one sip: [strawberry tea](https://www.whiskaffair.com/strawberry-tea/), [hibiscus tea](https://www.whiskaffair.com/hibiscus-tea-recipe/), [masala chai](https://www.whiskaffair.com/masala-chai-tea/), [turmeric ginger tea](https://www.whiskaffair.com/turmeric-ginger-tea-recipe/), and [lemon tea](https://www.whiskaffair.com/lemon-tea-recipe/). ![Glass of Amritsari pista badam tea topped with milk froth and sliced pistachios, served on a metal plate with pistachios scattered around.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pista-Badam-Tea-2-1.jpg) ## Quick Look: Pista Badam Tea **Prep Time:** 2 minutes **Cook Time:** 10 minutes **Total Time:** 12 minutes **Servings:** 2 people **Calories:** Approx. 175 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegetarian, gluten-free **Skill Level:** Easy **Tools Needed:** Small saucepan, fine-mesh strainer, mortar and pestle, milk frother, or two pots for pulling froth. ## Table of Contents - Quick Look: Pista Badam Tea- Ingredients- How To Make Badam Pista Tea- Pista Badam Tea FAQs- Other Indian Beverage Recipes We Recommend- Amritsari Pista Badam Tea Recipe Recipe Have you ever thought of giving your regular masala chai a royal touch? If not, try this **Amritsari badam pista tea (chai). **It's said that this tea was made for the royal families of Punjab. This** ****dried-nut tea** is your everyday masala chai, with the goodness of almonds and pistachios.*** *** It gained fame at** the Giani tea stall in Amritsar**, where people line up for a hot cup of badam pista chai in the morning. The masala chai is topped with frothy milk and crushed nuts, adding a royal touch and a distinct, unique flavor. The tea's milk-to-water ratio is higher than that of water alone, making it nice and creamy and giving it a rich texture. You can adjust the milk-to-water ratio to your taste. It is a perfect hot beverage to serve to your guests during festivals or on special occasions when you want to** offer something extra ****special**. Your guests will be impressed with this unique way of serving tea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4AwsKq7qa8 ## Ingredients *See the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.* ### For The Tea To make the tea, you will need the following ingredients: water, milk, sugar, black tea leaves, and chai masala powder. I like using whole milk (full-fat milk) to make this tea recipe. You can use skim or low-fat milk, or vegan alternatives such as almond or soy milk. You can use a store-bought chai masala powder or make it at home. Here is a recipe for homemade [chai ka masala](https://www.whiskaffair.com/best-homemade-chai-masala-recipe-tea/). ### For The Froth To make the froth, you will need whole milk (full-fat milk). ### For The Topping Top the frothy tea with almonds (badam), pistachios (pista), and whole green cardamom (hari elaichi). ## How To Make Badam Pista Tea ### Make The Tea **Step 1:** Add 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, and 1 tsp chai masala powder to a small pot, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. ![Water, whole milk, and chai masala powder in a small saucepan for pista badam tea.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-6.jpg) **Step 2:** Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves and 3 teaspoons of granulated white sugar. ![Black tea leaves and sugar added to the simmering milk and water in the saucepan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-7.jpg) **Step 3:** Then cook for 2 minutes. ![Masala chai simmered in the saucepan after the tea leaves have brewed, ready to strain.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-8.jpg) **Step 4:** Strain the ready tea using a fine-mesh strainer into 2 serving cups. ![Hot masala chai being poured through a fine-mesh strainer into a serving glass.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-9.jpg) ### Make The Froth **Step 5:** While the tea is cooking, make the froth. Add 1/2 cup of milk to a small pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. ![Whole milk coming to a boil in a small pan for the milk froth.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-3.jpg) **Step 6:** Once the milk comes to a boil, gently pull it between two utensils from a height to create foam on top. You can also use a coffee frother or an electric milk frother to make the froth. ![Hot milk being poured from a height between two utensils to create froth.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-4.jpg) ![Thick milk froth collected on top of the pulled milk.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-5.jpg) ### Make The Topping **Step 7:** Add 2 almonds, 3-4 unsalted, shelled pistachios, and 1 green cardamom to a mortar and crush them with a pestle. ![Whole almonds, shelled pistachios, and a green cardamom pod in a mortar.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-1.jpg) ![Coarsely crushed almonds, pistachios, and green cardamom in a mortar.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-2.jpg) ### Assemble The Tea **Step 8:** Top the tea with milk froth and sprinkle with crushed almonds, pistachios, and green cardamom. Serve hot. ![](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/idea.png) Use the leftover milk below the froth to make other recipes. ![Spooning milk froth over a glass of strained masala chai.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-10.jpg) ![Glass of masala chai topped with a thick layer of milk froth.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-11.jpg) ![Amritsari badam pista tea finished with milk froth and crushed almonds, pistachios, and cardamom.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Badam-Pista-Tea-Step-12.jpg) ## Pista Badam Tea FAQs **How do I make vegan badam pista tea?** Simply substitute dairy milk with a vegan milk option, such as almond, cashew, or oat milk. 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Prep Time2 minutes minsCook Time10 minutes minsTotal Time12 minutes mins Course: Beverage, DrinkCuisine: Indian, PunjabiDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Servings: 2 people Calories: 175kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients #### For The Tea ½ cup water- 1 and ½ cups whole milk (full-fat milk)- 1 teaspoon chai masala powder- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (chai ki patti)- 3 teaspoons granulated white sugar #### For The Froth - ½ cup whole milk (full-fat milk) #### For The Topping - 2 whole almonds- 3-4 unsalted shelled pistachios- 1 whole green cardamom (hari elaichi)US Customary - Metric ### Instructions #### Make The Tea - Add water, milk, and chai masala powder to a small pot, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes.- Now add the black tea leaves and sugar and cook for another 2 minutes.- Strain the ready tea using a fine-mesh strainer into 2 serving cups. #### Make The Froth - While the tea is cooking, make the froth. Add milk to a small pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.- Once the milk comes to a boil, gently pull it between two utensils from a height to create foam on top. You can also use a coffee frother or an electric milk frother to make the froth. #### Make The Topping - Add almonds, pistachios, and green cardamom to a mortar and crush them with a pestle. #### Assemble The Tea - Top the tea with some of the milk froth and top with crushed almonds, pistachios, and green cardamom. Serve hot. Use the leftover milk below the froth to make other recipes. ### Video ### Notes Use vegan milk for a vegan version. Make chai masala powder at home or buy it from outside. ### Nutrition Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 0.04mg