J's Special Milk Tea Recipe
No.1 cafe-j's drink. Others have tried to imitate, but can't compare.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Milk and Sweetener
Flavoring
Topping (Optional)
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the black tea leaves and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Strain the tea to remove the leaves.
Combining Ingredients
- 2
- 3
Flavoring the Tea
Add the brewed tea to the milk mixture, stirring well to combine. Add vanilla extract and cardamom powder, and mix until smooth.
Serving the Drink
- 4
Final Touches
If using, prepare the tapioca pearls according to package instructions and add them to the bottom of serving glasses.
- 5
