Hong Kong Milk Tea
Imagine a leisurely afternoon, walking hand in hand with your loved one through the streets and alleys bathed in warm sunlight. Suddenly, a waft of rich and fragrant milk tea aroma fills the air, instantly evoking a sense of sweetness in your heart. You both enter a cozy little tea restaurant, take a seat, and order two cups of Hong Kong-style milk tea. As the milk tea gently sways in the cups, the deep brown tea blends with the creamy milk fragrance, as if two hearts are drawing close in a fleeting moment, creating a captivating flavor. This is not merely a beverage; it's more like a tender exchange of emotions between two souls.
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) Ceylon tea
  • 1 tbsp (8 g) Pu'er tea
  • 1 tbsp (8 g) Lipton tea
  • 4 cup (946 g) water
  • 2/3 cup (169 g) evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp (38g) condensed milk
  • Sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
  1. Put the tea leaves in a muslin bag. Pour 4 cups of hot water into a pot. Drop in the tea bag and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Turn off the burner. Let the tea steep for around 10 minutes. You can customize the steeping time based on how strong you prefer the tea.
  3. Distribute the tea evenly among 4 cups. Add the evaporated milk and condensed milk to the tea and stir to combine.
  4. Hong Kong Milk Tea can be served hot or cold. If you prefer it cold, let it cool down and then refrigerate.
Recipe Notes

Adjust the amount of condensed milk and sugar to your taste preference. Experiment with different types of black tea leaves to find your favorite flavor profile.