Description
A simple yet comforting recipe to make perfect black tea and creamy milk tea, ideal for any time of day.
Ingredients
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2 bags black tea (Assam or Ceylon tea)
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480mL water (2 cups)
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½ cup pouring cream or half-and-half
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2 tbsp instant milk powder (optional)
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Sugar to taste
Instructions
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Pre-warm your teapot and cups by pouring hot water into them and letting it sit for a few minutes.
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Brew the black tea by steeping the tea bags or loose leaf tea in water heated to 95°C / 203°F for 2-3 minutes for black tea, or 5 minutes for milk tea.
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For milk tea, warm the cream or milk separately, then pour it into the tea along with sugar to taste.
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Serve the black tea as is, or pour the milk tea into cups and add sugar or milk powder for a creamy, sweet beverage.
Notes
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Add ginger or spices like cinnamon for extra flavor in your milk tea.
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For an iced version, brew the tea in advance and chill before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Afternoon, Breakfast, Brunch, Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: British, East Asian, Indian, South Asian, Sri Lankan