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Authentic Hong Kong Style Milk Tea Recipe

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 2 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 17 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled
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skilletInstruction

7 Steps Total
01
Active Cooking
00:00:39

Pour 550ml water into a small pot, add 2 tbsp Ceylon coarse tea leaves, 2 tbsp Ceylon fine tea powder, and 2 tbsp Lipton black tea powder, then bring to a boil over high heat (about 90°C).

local_fire_departmentHigh heat to boil, about 3 minutes
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Watch out

Watch carefully while boiling tea, as it can easily foam up and boil over.

Ingredients:water (550 ml)Ceylon coarse tea leaves (2 tbsp)Ceylon fine tea powder (2 tbsp)Lipton black tea powder (2 tbsp)
Tools:saucepan
02
Waiting Time
00:00:54

Once the tea boils, turn off the heat immediately, cover with a lid, and let it steep without heat for 10 minutes to release flavor and color.

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Watch out

Do not open the lid frequently during steeping, otherwise the temperature will drop and affect tea richness.

Ingredients:waterCeylon coarse tea leavesCeylon fine tea powderLipton black tea powder
Tools:saucepan
03
Active Cooking
00:01:03
warningStay safe

Hold the pot firmly when pouring and crashing hot tea liquid to prevent scalding. Hot tea liquid is extremely hot, keep hands at a safe distance.

Prepare another small pot with a fine metal strainer on top. Pour the tea with tea leaves through the strainer into the second pot, then pour back into the first pot. Repeat pulling 4 to 6 times to aerate the tea.

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Watch out

Keep a moderate height when pulling tea

pouring too high can cause dangerous splashes, while too low will not introduce enough air

Ingredients:waterCeylon coarse tea leavesCeylon fine tea powderLipton black tea powder
Tools:saucepanMesh Strainer
04
Active Cooking
00:01:42

Filter out all tea leaves completely for the final time, put the clear concentrated tea back on the stove, and reheat until boiling hot (about 90°C).

local_fire_departmentMedium heat to boil, about 1-2 minutes
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Watch out

Remove from heat as soon as it comes to a simmer

boiling for too long will make the tea taste bitter

Ingredients:water
Tools:saucepan
05
Preparation
00:01:52

Add a little water to 2 thick mugs, microwave for 40 seconds until the cups are thoroughly heated, then pour out the water completely.

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Watch out

The mugs will be very hot when taken out of the microwave, handle carefully to avoid burns.

Tools:mugmicrowave
06
Active Cooking
00:02:10

Add 3 tsp sugar (6 tsp total) and 6 tbsp evaporated milk (12 tbsp total) into each preheated mug.

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Add evaporated milk to the cup first so the hot tea pours over it to mix better.

Ingredients:evaporated milk (12 tbsp)sugar (6 tsp)
Tools:mug
07
Active Cooking
00:02:23

Pour the boiling hot tea from a height into the mugs with evaporated milk and sugar, stir well with a spoon, and serve hot.

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Watch out

Be careful when pouring hot tea from a height so it does not splash on your skin.

Ingredients:waterevaporated milksugar
Tools:spoon

groceryAll Ingredients

Ceylon coarse tea leaves2 tbsp
Ceylon fine tea powder2 tbsp
Lipton black tea powder2 tbsp
water550 ml
evaporated milk12 tbsp
sugar6 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

saucepanMesh Strainermugmicrowavespoon