What is milk tea? It’s any kind of tea-based drink that you’ve added milk to. It really is that simple! If you’re unfamiliar with the notion of adding milk to tea, however, it sure might sound like a terrible idea at first.
In some regions of the world, it’s the default kind of tea everyone’s sipping on. The UK, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, for example, are some of the prominent examples. In central Europe, however, you’ll discover that this practice is way less popular.
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Is it delicious?
For most people, it won’t be too much different from regular coffee with milk. The two beverages are, after all, remarkably similar in concept and purpose!
While you can mix any sort of tea with milk and technically get a cup of milk tea that way, I advise you to stick with black tea specifically. It’s more common which makes it the safest bet for both newbies and veteran tea-sippers.
Are There Different Kinds?
There are almost an infinite number of combinations and kinds – as many as there are kinds of tea. Depending on your preferences, you may even want to add spices to your mix too.
There are lots of variations of milk you can use too. Try sweetened condensed or powdered milk instead, or you can try any kind of plant milk like oat, almond, cashew or soy. You can really let your imagination go and try some fun combos to find your favorites.
Conclusion
Even though some things in life aren’t quite what they might seem at first – like sweetbreads and prairie oysters – but milk tea really is precisely what it sounds like – tea with milk.
With so many different combinations to try, you’re sure to find one you like. And if you want to have some fun experimenting, try having a tea party with lots of teas and milks for you and your friends to try. Just be sure to time your tea party with whatever ‘tea time’ you want to host.
