The milk tea craze is far from over. New establishments are popping up left and right and old shops are coming up with new flavors to serve the milk tea-obsessed. That being said, if you’re a fan, you know about the crazy lines that come along with it. If you don’t mind standing in line for close to an hour, I won’t judge but there are others who would never wait that long just for a drink. If you’re the latter, you can just make your own milk tea at home. Go for the classic or experiment with different flavors and variants. You can make big batches, adjust the recipes according to your taste preference, and share it with everyone at home. For your next milk tea craving, try out these easy recipes.
Rose Milk Tea
Make your normal milk tea more special with added rose flavor. Depending on you preference, add as little or as much as you want and adjust the recipe accordingly.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup black tea
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 tsp rose syrup
Whipped cream
Procedure:
1. Add tea, evaporated milk, ice, and syrup into a glass and stir to combine.
2. Top with whipped cream.
3. You can also add tapioca pearls if you want the chewy element.
Chai Bubble Tea
It’s like a classic milk tea drink but with hints of spices like cinnamon. If you have some time, try to make the tapioca pearls ahead of time. These will easily take in flavors so you can soak them in syrup for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients:
5 chai tea bags
Tapioca pearls
1/2 cup coconut milk
Honey or syrup
Procedure:
1. Prepare the tapioca pearls by boiling them for 15 minutes and rinsing them.
2. Soak it in water or syrup and then place it in the fridge to chill.
3. For a strong flavor, steep the tea bags in three cups of water.
4. After steeping, add coconut milk and honey or syrup to taste.
5. Add tapioca pearls to a glass and pour milk tea mixture.
Jasmine Milk Tea
Not all milk tea has to be served with tapioca pearls and other toppings. For something light and refreshing, try out this recipe that can be a perfect summer drink.
Ingredients:
4 tbsp jasmine tea
Brown sugar
Honey
1 cup milk
Ice
Procedure:
1. Steep jasmine tea for 10 minutes, strain, and set aside to cool.
2. Make simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a pot over medium to high heat.
3. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tea, milk, and simple syrup.
4. Shake well and pour in a glass over ice.
Classic Milk Tea But Frozen
Step up your milk tea drinking experience by making your own slushie version at home. Almost any drink turned into an icy concoction is better to enjoy. We suggest drinking this without any pearls or pudding. On its own is fine.
Ingredients:
4 black tea bags
2 cups ice
3/4 cup milk
3 tsp honey or sweetener
Procedure:
1. Add milk, honey or sweetener, and tea in a blend.
2. Add ice and blend until you reach the desired consistency.
3. Serve in a large glass.
Art by Marian Hukom
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