Milk Tea
Hong Kong-style milk tea, often called 'silk stocking milk tea', is a rich, creamy beverage brewed from a strong black tea blend and mixed with evaporated or condensed milk. It is a staple of local cha chaan teng (tea restaurants) and serves as the base for many bubble tea variations, which add chewy toppings like tapioca pearls. The drink originated in Hong Kong and has become a beloved symbol of its culinary culture.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is typically high in carbohydrates and sugar, especially when made with condensed milk or added sweeteners and toppings like boba. A standard serving provides quick energy primarily from sugars and fats, with a rough calorie range of 150-300+ kcal, depending on sweetness and size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin A | 40 µg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'silk stocking milk tea' comes from the traditional method of straining the tea through a sackcloth filter, which resembles a stocking, resulting in an exceptionally smooth texture. Culturally, it represents a perfect fusion of British tea-drinking influence and local Hong Kong innovation, forming the heart of the city's unique tea restaurant experience.
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