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A cup of homemade milk tea with a teabag and milk on a table

Milk Tea

A comforting and creamy beverage made with tea leaves, spices, and milk, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 tbsp tea leaves (or 1 teabag) Use your preferred type of tea for flavor.
  • 2 cups milk Whole milk is recommended for a richer flavor.
  • 3 pieces cardamom pods Lightly crushed for flavor.
  • 1 cm cinnamon Use a small piece.
  • to taste Sugar Adjust according to your sweetness preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by bringing the milk, cardamom, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. To prevent the milk from boiling over, place a heatproof spoon horizontally across the pot.
  3. Once the milk has boiled, use a ladle to aerate the mixture a few times to create a creamy froth.
  4. Add the tea leaves and bring the mixture back to a boil, then aerate again with the ladle.
  5. Let the mixture simmer aggressively for at least 5 minutes until it reduces by at least a third.
  6. After simmering, strain the mixture to remove the tea leaves and spices, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

For a spiced version, add ginger or cloves along with cardamom and cinnamon for an extra layer of warmth. You can store leftover milk tea in the fridge for 1-2 days.

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