Teh Tarik Recipe
Malaysia’s Frothy Milk Tea, Is Part of the Country’s Rich Street Food Culture
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Milk Mixture
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil over medium heat.
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes.
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a large container to remove the tea leaves.
Preparing the Milk Mixture
Combining and Frothing
Combine Tea and Milk
Pour the brewed tea into the milk mixture and stir well to combine.
Froth the Teh Tarik
To achieve the signature froth, pour the tea mixture back and forth between two containers from a height of about 12 inches. Repeat this about 5-6 times.
Serving
Pour and Serve
Pour the frothy teh tarik into cups and serve hot. Optionally, you can garnish with a sprinkle of tea leaves on top.