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Hong Kong Milk Tea Recipe

Hong Kong · Beverage · 12 min total

A rich, silky tea with a strong black tea base and creamy evaporated milk, a beloved staple of Hong Kong cha chaan tengs.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Ceylon black tea (or 1 tea bag)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tea leaves or tea bag, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until very dark and strong.
2. Strain tea into a cup (if using loose leaves) and discard tea bag or leaves.
3. Stir in evaporated milk and sugar until dissolved. For a frothier texture, pour the tea back and forth between two cups from a height (a technique called 'pulling').
4. Serve hot immediately.

Tips

• For a stronger flavor, use a blend of several black teas like Ceylon and Assam.
• Adjust sweetness to your preference; traditional Hong Kong milk tea is quite sweet.
• If you don't have evaporated milk, whole milk can be used but the texture will be less creamy.

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