Transport yourself to the cozy cafes of Asia with this Homemade Milk Tea recipe. With a blend of strong black tea and creamy milk, this comforting and versatile beverage can be enjoyed hot or cold. Whether you prefer it classic or with a touch of sweetness, this recipe will guide you through creating your own delicious milk tea at home.
Homemade Milk Tea Recipe
Craft your own delightful Milk Tea by combining robust black tea and creamy milk. This recipe offers the flexibility to customize the sweetness level and enjoy it warm or over ice.
Equipment
- Tea kettle or pot
- strainer
- sauce pan
- glass
- mixing bowl
- mug
Ingredients
- black tea bags
- water
- milk
- sweeteners
Instructions
- Heat water in a tea kettle or pot until it comes to a boil.
- Place the black tea bags or loose leaf tea in a teapot or mug. Pour the hot water over the tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, or until the desired strength is reached. Remove the tea bags or strain the loose leaf tea.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave until it's hot but not boiling. Add the warmed milk to the brewed tea, adjusting the milk quantity to your taste preference.
- If you prefer sweetened milk tea, prepare a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in equal parts hot water. Add the syrup to the milk tea and stir until well mixed. Alternatively, you can use honey or condensed milk as sweeteners.
- Stir the milk tea gently to combine the flavors and ensure the milk is evenly distributed.
- Pour the milk tea into a glass or cup. If making cold milk tea, add ice cubes to the glass. For hot milk tea, serve it warm and comforting.
- Feel free to adjust the tea-to-milk ratio, sweetness, and even experiment with different types of tea or milk to create your favorite variation
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Notes
- For a traditional touch, use Assam or Ceylon black tea, which have bold flavors that stand up well to the milk.
- Adjust the milk-to-tea ratio to achieve your preferred level of creaminess.
- Customize the sweetness according to your taste; start with a little and add more as needed.
- Enjoy your milk tea on its own or pair it with snacks or desserts for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 60g
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