Teh Tarik
Teh Tarik is a popular hot milk tea beverage from Malaysia, known for its frothy texture created by 'pulling' the tea between two vessels. This recipe provides a simple way to enjoy this sweet and creamy drink at home. It's a comforting pick-me-up any time of day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 85 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 2 pcsblack tea bag
- 240 mlwater
- 30 mlcondensed milk
- 30 mlevaporated milk
Equipment
whisk (optional) · mug · saucepan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and let them steep for 3-5 minutes, or until the tea is strong.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: For a stronger tea flavor, steep for a full 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the tea bags and discard them.
- 4
Stir in the condensed milk and evaporated milk until fully combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of condensed milk to your preferred sweetness.
- 5
To 'pull' the tea, carefully pour the hot tea mixture from one mug or pitcher to another, holding them at a distance to create froth. Repeat this process several times.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be cautious as the tea is hot. Alternatively, whisk vigorously in a saucepan for froth.
- 6
Pour the frothed Teh Tarik into serving mugs and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 84.7kcal
- Protein
- 2.7g
- Carbs
- 12.6g
- Fat
- 2.4g
- Sugar
- 9.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Teh Tarik is best consumed immediately after preparation.