Milk tea combines the smooth, slightly bitter flavor of tea with the rich creaminess of milk. You can make it both cold and hot, and there are many ways to make different variations and to add flavors and aromas. Here are some preparation methods.
Ingrediants
1 serving
Hot Milk Tea
- 125 to 185 ml of water
- 10 to 15 ml of leaf tea
- 125 ml of whole or semi-skimmed milk
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey
Cold Milk Tea
- 2 tea bags
- 125 to 185 ml of water
- 125 ml of condensed milk already sweetened
- 125 to 185 ml of ice
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Hot Milk Tea
Step 1. Boil the water
Put the water in a tea kettle and heat it over medium or medium-high heat until it starts to boil.
- Many kettles whistle when the water is ready, some don't, so keep an eye on them.
- You can also use a small saucepan or electric pot to boil the water.
- You can also boil water in the microwave, but you should do this at 1-2 minute intervals to avoid overheating it. As it heats up, be sure to leave a wooden stick or other microwave-safe item in the water for safety.
Step 2. Put the tea leaves and water in the teapot
Measure the leaves into the teapot and cover them with boiling water.
- For this preparation, the most suitable variety of tea is the oolong one. You can also use black or green tea. The white one is a little too delicate.
- For an unusual but still good flavor, you can use an infusion made from tea and herbs. Floral scented teas, such as rose teas, are particularly suitable. To make herbal tea, use about 2 tablespoons of dried leaves.
- If you prefer a tea with a stronger flavor, add more leaves rather than prolonging the infusion.
- If you don't have a teapot, you can add the leaves directly to the saucepan where the water is boiling. But remember to turn off the heat when adding the leaves.
Step 3. Leave to infuse
Cover the teapot and let the leaves steep for 1-5 minutes.
- Green tea should only steep for about a minute and black tea for 2-3 minutes. These types of teas become bitter if left to steep for too long.
- The oolong tea should steep for about 3 minutes. However, it does not taste bitter if it is left in boiling water for longer.
- Herbal infusions take 5-6 minutes and do not become bitter if left to steep for longer.
Step 4. Add the milk little by little
Add the milk to the brewing tea, stirring well after each addition.
- Do not add the milk all at once, or the tea will become watery.
- If possible, avoid letting the milk rise above 15 ° C. If the milk gets too hot, the proteins denature and develop a bad aroma.
Step 5. Strain the tea into a cup
Pour the tea into your serving cup with a colander.
If you don't have a tea strainer, a sieve or any natural fiber strainer may be fine. A colander of any kind is essential to prevent the leaves from ending up in the cup
Step 6. Add sugar or honey and enjoy your tea
Mix the sweetener of your choice well in the amount you like. Drink the tea while it is hot.
Method 2 of 3: Cold Milk Tea
Step 1. Boil the water
Put the water in a tea kettle and heat it over medium or medium-high heat until it starts to boil.
- Many kettles whistle when the water is ready, others not, so keep an eye on them often.
- If you don't have a kettle, you can use a saucepan or electric saucepan instead.
- You can also boil water in the microwave, but there are precautions to take to avoid overheating the water. Put a non-metallic object, such as a wooden stick, into the water and use only microwave-safe containers. Heat the water in small intervals, no longer than 1-2 minutes.
Step 2. Put the tea bags in a large cup
Pour boiling water over it.
- Black tea is best for this preparation, but oolong tea will work fine too. Either way, choose a very strong tea.
- If you use black tea, place it in a tea strainer or in a cloth or nylon bag to form a sachet of sorts. Use 1-2 tablespoons of tea for each serving.
Step 3. Leave the tea to steep
This typically takes 2 minutes, unless the directions on your tea package are different.
If you need to make iced tea, don't worry if the liquid becomes warm during the infusion
Step 4. Add the condensed milk
Remove the tea bags and add the condensed milk. Mix well until well incorporated.
- You can change the amount of condensed milk according to your personal tastes.
- Condensed milk is very sweet, so you won't need to add any other sweeteners.
Step 5. Fill a glass with ice
Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes or crushed ice.
If you fill the glass to the brim, the tea will become too watery and diluted. If, on the other hand, there is not enough ice, the tea will not cool well. Fill it between 1/2 and 3/4 fill
Step 6. Pour the tea over the ice and enjoy it
Pour the tea from the cup you left it in to infuse your glass with ice. Drink it immediately.
Method 3 of 3: Other Types of Milk Tea
Step 1. Make a simplified version of milk tea
Infuse your favorite black tea by following the instructions on the package. Remove the sachet and add sugar and soluble milk powder, like those for coffee.
Step 2. Make Chinese tea.
For a more traditional Chinese result, boil the tea for 30 minutes for a more intense flavor. After straining the tea well, add sweet (cold) condensed milk instead of regular milk.
Step 3. Make apple milk tea
This fruity and delicate tea is made by blending slices of apple, sugar, milk, freshly brewed black tea and ice together until you get a frothy smoothie.
Step 4. Make the bubble tea
Bubble tea is a particular milk tea that contains tapioca pearls, or 'boba'. The tea is sweet and enriched with cream.
Try almond milk tea. Almond tea is a particular type of bubble tea, so it also has tapioca pearls inside. It's made with homemade almond milk, but bought one can work too
Step 5. Try a rich and spicy chai
Masala chai is a drink native to India and Pakistan, and can be made with black tea, milk, honey, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom seeds. It can be drunk both hot and cold.
Try making a cup of Ginger tea. Ginger tea is a variation of chai. Like traditional chai, the tea is infused together with fresh ginger
Step 6. Make a cup of classic English tea
Although not usually referred to as milk tea, English tea is usually served with milk or cream.
