Hong Kong-style milk tea
Also known as Hong Kong Milk Tea
Strong, long-steeped Hong Kong black tea, strained through a cloth filter and enriched with evaporated milk; sweetened condensed milk or sugar to taste, served hot or iced.
- Origin:
- Hongkong
- Milk:
- Kuhmilch
- Caffeine:
- ca. 40–90 mg (Schätzung)
Rough guide; depends on bean, dose and method. Not a statement about effects or health.
Served in: Teacup
Language: DE · EN
Ingredients
- 5 EL Schwarzteeblätter
- 700 ml Wasser
- Dosenmilch (ungesüßt)
- Kondensmilch (gesüßt)
- Eis
Preparation
- Bring the water to the boil with the tea leaves.
- Simmer gently for 12-15 minutes.
- Strain through a cloth filter or fine cloth.
- Stir in evaporated milk to taste (tea houses use up to about a third of the drink).
- Add condensed milk or sugar to taste; serve hot or pour over ice.
Equipment: Saucepan, Tea strainer or infuser
Served with: Saucer
Origin: Developed in Hong Kong cha chaan teng (tea cafés) under British influence.