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Milk Tea Recipe

Inspired by Maiku Vietnamese Pho

Time15m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Milk Tea Base

2 tbs black tea leaves or strong black tea (e.g., Assam, Ceylon)2 cups water1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative like oat or almond milk)2 tsp granulated sugar1 tbs sweetened condensed milk (optional, for creamier, richer flavor)

Optional Flavorings & Add-ins

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract1 tsp ground cardamom1 cup ice (for iced version)

Method

Brew Tea

Boil water

Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan or kettle.

Steep tea

Add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves (or 2 strong black tea bags) to the boiling water. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 4–6 minutes depending on desired strength (4 minutes for medium, 6 for strong).

Strain

Strain the tea leaves (or remove tea bags) into a heatproof container. Reserve about 1 1/4 cups of brewed tea for the recipe; if you brewed extra, set aside or refrigerate.

Finish & Serve (Hot or Iced)

Sweeten and combine

Pour the reserved hot tea back into the saucepan on low heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (if using) until dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon ground cardamom if using; stir to combine.

Add milk

Stir in 1 cup whole milk. Warm gently over low heat for 1–2 minutes until steaming but not boiling; taste and adjust sweetness or milk ratio as desired.

Serve hot

Pour the milk tea into two mugs (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup per mug). Serve immediately.

Serve iced

To make iced milk tea: fill two glasses with ice (about 1/2 cup each). Pour the warm milk tea over the ice, stirring briefly. Optionally chill the brewed tea beforehand for a colder, less diluted result.