Milk Tea Recipe

Name: Milk Tea
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags); 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste); 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1 small piece ginger, sliced

Indian · Beverage · 12 min total

Milk Tea recipe videos

A comforting and aromatic milk tea made by simmering black tea with milk and spices, perfect for a cozy afternoon.

2
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

120
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 teaspoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags)
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 small piece ginger, sliced

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add tea, cardamom, and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add milk and sugar. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Strain the tea into cups through a fine-mesh sieve. Serve hot.

Tips

For a stronger tea, steep longer before adding milk.
Adjust sweetness to your preference.
Can be made dairy-free with almond or oat milk.

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