Hong Kong-style Milk Tea

Hong Kong-style Milk Tea is a rich, aromatic beverage that originated in Hong Kong's 'cha chaan teng' (tea restaurants). It is made by strongly brewing black tea (often a blend of several types like Ceylon) and then mixing it with evaporated or condensed milk, resulting in a smooth, creamy, and robust drink.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the generous use of sweetened condensed or evaporated milk, with a typical serving containing around 150-250 calories. It provides a quick energy boost from sugar and some calcium from the milk, but is not a significant source of protein or other essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	130 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	50 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Magnesium	15 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (250 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a cornerstone of Hong Kong's unique East-meets-West culinary identity, representing a local adaptation of British afternoon tea. Nutritionally, its distinctive 'silk-stocking' filtration method, where the tea is poured through a cloth filter, is believed to remove bitterness and create its signature velvety texture.