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Recipe Milk Tea

A warm cup of creamy, sweetened milk tea that combines the comforting flavors of tea and milk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves or 2 tea bags
  • 1 cup milk whole, almond, or oat
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Strainer
  • Teacups or mugs

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of loose black tea leaves or 2 tea bags to the boiling water.
  3. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea leaves or bags using a strainer.
  5. In a separate saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
  6. Pour the strained tea into the saucepan with the hot milk.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar (or your preferred sweetener) and stir until dissolved.
  8. If desired, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.

Notes

Adjust sugar and milk to taste for the perfect cup! Serve alone or with snacks.