The Best Basic Milk Tea

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (8 oz boiling water)
• 2.5 teaspoons Cup & Leaf English Breakfast Black Loose Tea

¼ cup whole milk

• 3 tsp honey or simple syrup (or to desired sweetness)

Directions

Bring water to a boil and pour over tea leaves.

1. Steep the tea leaves in the hot water for 4-6 minutes. The longer the tea steeps, the stronger the tea flavor will become.
2. Strain out tea leaves.
3. Stir in milk and honey/simple sugar.

Notes

You can also make basic milk tea as an iced tea if preferred. Simply brew as instructed above and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Chill the tea concentrate in the refrigerator for a few hours or serve immediately in tall glasses with three or four ice cubes.

This gluten-free recipe can also be made into a vegan option by replacing the whole milk with non-dairy milk. You can use coconut milk, almond milk, or soy milk if preferred.

For strong tea, add an extra half-teaspoon of tea leaves.