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Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Recipe

Hong Kong · Beverage · 15 min total

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons Ceylon black tea leaves (or 3 tea bags)
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add tea leaves, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or a tea sock into a heatproof cup.
4. Add evaporated milk and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
5. Pour the tea back and forth between two cups from a height to create a frothy texture (optional but traditional).
6. Serve hot.

Tips

• For a stronger flavor, use a tea sock and steep for longer.
• Adjust sugar to your preference; traditional HK milk tea is quite sweet.
• Can be served over ice for a cold version.

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