Classic Hong Kong-Style Milk Tea
A strong, silky Hong Kong-style milk tea made with black tea, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and a traditional cafe-style strain.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Fine tea strainer or cloth tea sock
- Heatproof pitcher
- Two glasses
Ingredients
Milk Tea
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp loose-leaf black tea or 5 strong tea bags
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or to taste
- 1 cup ice for an iced version
Instructions
Brew the Tea:
- Bring the water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the black tea and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea through a fine strainer or cloth tea sock into a heatproof pitcher. For a stronger drink, pour the tea through the leaves a second time.
Add Milk and Serve:
- Return the strained tea to the saucepan over low heat. Stir in the evaporated milk and condensed milk and warm until steaming, but do not boil.
- Pour into glasses and serve hot, or pour over ice for iced Hong Kong-style milk tea.
Notes
- Evaporated milk gives the drink its classic richness without making it overly heavy.
- Straining the tea more than once creates a smooth, concentrated cafe-style texture.
- Use extra ice for the iced version because the drink is brewed strong.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 75mgSugar: 19g