Malaysian Teh Tarik
Malaysian pulled milk tea brewed strong, sweetened with condensed milk, and poured until smooth and lightly frothy.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Cloth tea filter or fine-mesh strainer
- Two heatproof metal pitchers
- Measuring cups
- Four sturdy glasses
Ingredients
Pulled Tea
- 4 cups water
- 6 tbsp loose black tea strong Assam or Ceylon
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk plus more to taste
- 1/8 tsp fine salt
Instructions
Brew:
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the tea, lower the heat, and simmer gently for 4 minutes.
- Strain through a cloth tea filter or fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher. Stir in the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and salt until smooth.
Pull the Tea:
- Pour the tea in a thin steady stream between two metal pitchers, starting close together. Gradually increase the distance only as control improves.
- Repeat 4 to 6 times until the tea is smooth and aerated with a restrained fine froth. Taste and add condensed milk if desired.
Serve:
- Pour into sturdy glasses and serve hot, allowing the surface froth to settle into a thin irregular ring.
Notes
- Use heatproof pitchers with comfortable handles and begin with a short pour to avoid splashing.
- For iced teh tarik, cool the tea completely before pouring over ice so it does not become watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 150mgSugar: 33g