What is inside
What is inside a rose pistachio shake?
A rose pistachio shake is a floral, nutty, creamy dessert in a glass. Rose syrup, milk, pistachios and ice cream make a flavour that is as much Indian sweet shop as milkshake.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Base
Ice cream, milk
Flavour
Rose syrup
Crunch
Pistachios
Price
$8.99
The 4 parts of a rose pistachio shake
The shake has four parts. They are listed in the order they go into the blender, and the numbers match the diagram.
The rose syrup
A sweet, deeply floral syrup, made from rose petals or rose essence. It gives the shake its pink colour and perfume.
The milk
Cold milk that blends with the syrup into a pale pink base.
The ice cream
Vanilla ice cream, which makes the drink thick and creamy and rounds out the floral flavour.
The pistachios
Chopped or ground pistachios, blended in or scattered on top, that add a nutty crunch and a green flecking.
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Where rose and pistachio come from
Rose and pistachio are classic pairings in Indian and Middle Eastern sweets. Rose water and rose syrup flavour kulfi, falooda and many milk sweets, and pistachios often top them. The shake takes that combination and turns it into a drink.
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What it tastes like
It tastes floral and sweet first, then creamy, with a nutty finish. The rose is strong, so people who do not like floral flavours may find it intense, while people who love rose desserts will recognise it at once.
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Allergy note
This shake contains pistachios and dairy. If you have a nut allergy or a dairy requirement, tell the team before ordering.
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At Tapri Chai
Our Rose Pistachio is blended rose syrup with milk, pistachios and ice cream, $8.99 CAD. Tapri Chai is at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm.
Questions, answered.
What does a rose pistachio shake taste like?
Floral, sweet and creamy, with a nutty finish.
What is rose syrup?
A sweet syrup flavoured with rose petals or rose essence, used in drinks and desserts across South Asia and the Middle East.
Does it contain nuts?
Yes. It contains pistachios.
How much is the Rose Pistachio shake?
It is $8.99 CAD.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.