Savor the Comfort of Homemade Royal Milk Tea Delight

Enjoy the soothing experience of Royal Milk Tea, combining rich milk and strong black tea for a delightful drink.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tea Base

1 cup filtered water Use for better taste.
2-3 tablespoons loose leaf black tea Essential for flavor.

For the Creaminess

1 cup whole milk Can substitute oat or almond milk.

For Sweetness

1 teaspoon sugar Adjust to taste.

For Optional Garnish

to taste ground cinnamon
to taste nutmeg
to taste star anise
to taste whipped cream For luxurious topping.

Equipment

small saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pour 1 cup of filtered water into a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add black tea; simmer for about 2 minutes.
Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk while stirring gently until just below boiling.
Remove tea bags or strain out loose tea, then stir in sugar to taste.
Pour into warm mugs and garnish with cinnamon or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently on the stove.

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