For some people, there’s nothing better than a hot cup of tea. For others, that perfect cup of tea can be made even better with the addition of milk. Yes, you read that correctly: this isn’t just for coffee lovers—you can make your own cup of perfect milk tea at home! And no matter what kind of tea you like to drink (or if you prefer your beverages black), we’ve got everything you need to know about how to make the best possible brew at home.
Use the right kind of tea.
A good quality tea will make a big difference in how your milk tea tastes. Don’t just use any black tea or instant teas, like Lipton or Tetley, because those won’t have the flavor you’re looking for. Instead, use a milk tea base or even try flavoring your own with loose-leaf teas and spices (see below). Don’t buy cheap flavored teas either; they’re likely to give off an artificial aftertaste in your drink.
Don’t use boiling water.
When you’re brewing your tea, don’t use boiling water. Boiling water will burn the tea leaves and ruin their flavor. Instead, bring your water to a boil on the stovetop (or microwave it), let it sit for about 5 minutes so that it cools down slightly, then remove from heat and pour over your teabags or loose-leaf brew in an infuser. The exact amount of time needed may vary based on how much water you’re using and what type of kettle you have—so just keep an eye on things as they boil!
For those who prefer to use a full pot instead of individual cups or mugs: This method should still work just fine! Just remember not to add too much extra liquid since it’s hard to take all that out once it’s been added in; make sure there’s enough left over after steeping so that your tea doesn’t get diluted too far past its desired strength while still maintaining its taste profile
Follow the instructions on the back of your tea pouch. 밀크티 홈페이지
Follow the instructions on the back of your tea pouch. If you don’t have these, follow the general guidelines:
- For ready-made teas, place 3 tablespoons (about 1/2 oz) of black or oolong tea leaves into a French press and pour in 32 ounces (1 liter) of boiling water. Steep for 3 minutes before plunging and pouring into cups or glasses. Add sugar if desired to taste; 1/3 cup is recommended per 8 ounces (250 ml).
- For loose-leaf teas, measure 2 teaspoons per 8 oz cup into an infuser basket or filter bag; steep in freshly boiled water for 4–5 minutes before removing the infuser or straining out leaves through a fine mesh sieve into cups or glasses with fresh boiling water.; add sugar if desired to taste; 1 tsp per 4 oz serving is recommended
Steep for the proper amount of time and strain properly.
The next step is to steep the tea leaves. Depending on the type of tea you’re using, it’ll require different amounts of time to sufficiently extract its flavor. For instance, green and white teas typically take less than 30 seconds to steep while black teas need anywhere from two minutes to five minutes for optimal extraction.
After the requisite amount of time has passed, remove your leaves from the water with a strainer (a paper towel or cheesecloth works well here) and discard them in an appropriate container. You can then brew another cup if you’d like!