Description

Unlike traditional mint tea bags, this recipe has caffeine and an authentic flavor. Enjoy it as a hot or iced tea. Cool the milk tea to room temperature for iced tea and pour it over ice.

Ingredients

Units Scale

10–12 fresh mint leaves

2 cups water

2 black tea bags

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp powdered ginger (optional)

2 tbsp white sugar (or jaggery)

Instructions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the black tea bags and the ginger (if using).
Add the sugar and milk, and stir to combine.
Let steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
Add the fresh mint leaves and let steep for 1-2 minutes.
Strain the mixture, reserving the tea and discarding the mint leaves.
Pour into 2 glasses and serve warm.

Notes

Jaggery is an Indian sweetener made from raw sugar, but you can use your favorite sweetener.

Turn this pudina milk tea into a bubble tea by adding tapioca pearls or your favorite bubble tea topping.

Pudina mint tea often uses spices like fresh ginger, lemongrass, cardamom, tulsi, cinnamon, fennel, or crushed cloves. Add a pinch of some or all of these spices when you add the black tea.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes