Classic Milk Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Milk and Sweetener
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves. Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser, ensuring that only the liquid is left in the saucepan.
- 4
Add Sugar
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Milk
Slowly pour in 1 cup of whole milk into the tea and stir to combine.
- 6
Heat Mixture
Continue to heat the mixture over low heat until it is hot but not boiling, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Pour the hot milk tea into cups and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a tea biscuit.