Description
This delicious milk tea recipe is traditionally served hot. By adding ice cubes you can make a chilled version, creating a great base for bubble tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag (ex: Earl Grey) (or 1 tbsp of black, loose-leaf tea in a tea ball)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp sweetener, optional ((honey, brown sugar, white sugar))
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil over medium heat in a small pot.
- Once boiling, stir in the sugar, if using, until it dissolves.
- Remove the pan from heat and add your tea bag or tea ball.
- Steep the tea for 3-5 minutes. The longer the tea steeps, the stronger it will be.
- Remove and discard the tea bag.
- Pour in milk and stir to combine, adjusting the sweetness and/or amount of milk to taste.
Notes
For best results, use fresh or spring water. Tap water and distilled water won’t develop tea flavors as well.
Adding too much milk can make the tea bland. Add just enough to turn the brewed tea a tan color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes