Royal Milk Tea Recipe
Japanese · Beverage · 12 min total
A rich and creamy Japanese-style milk tea made by simmering black tea leaves in milk and water, resulting in a smooth, indulgent beverage.
2
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
200
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea (such as Assam or Darjeeling)
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Add the loose leaf tea and sugar. Stir to combine, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tea is deeply infused and the color is rich.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a teapot or directly into a cup.
- Stir well and serve hot. For iced version, let cool and pour over ice.
Tips
- Use a high-quality Assam or Ceylon tea for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your preference; honey or condensed milk can be used as alternatives.
- To make iced royal milk tea, double the recipe and chill before serving over ice.
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