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A cup of homemade milk tea with a swirl of cream and tea leaves in the background.

Homemade Milk Tea

Enjoy the comforting experience of cozy homemade milk tea, easily customized to suit your taste with a variety of tea and milk options.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Tea
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tea base
  • 2 cups water Freshly filtered for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea or 2 tea bags Black tea works beautifully; green or herbal varieties can be used.
For the milk and flavoring
  • ½ cup milk Any type of milk including dairy, almond, or oat milk for a vegan option.
  • to taste sweetener Sugar, honey, or agave are great options.
  • optional spices (cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla) Can add a delightful layer of flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by boiling 2 cups of water in a pot.
  2. Once boiled, remove from heat and add your tea (loose-leaf in an infuser or directly in the pot).
  3. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the tea into another pot or directly into your mug, discarding leaves or bags.
  5. Gradually add in your milk and mix well until you achieve a smooth texture.
  6. Stir in your preferred sweetener to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Experiment with different spices during brewing or milk alternatives for unique flavors. For iced milk tea, brew stronger and pour over ice, adding milk last.

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