Low Carb Hong Kong Milk Tea
Indulge in the rich, velvety essence of traditional Hong Kong Milk Tea with a health-conscious twist in this Low Carb version. Perfectly brewed black tea leaves create a bold base, complemented by creamy unsweetened almond milk and heavy cream for that signature smoothness. Sweetened with erythritol, a keto-friendly sweetener, and infused with a hint of vanilla extract, this recipe delivers all the decadence without the carbs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this tea is a versatile delight, perfect served hot for cozy mornings or iced for a refreshing treat. Whether you're embracing a low-carb or keto lifestyle, this guilt-free indulgence will satisfy your cravings while keeping your diet on track!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or other low-carb sweetener
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the black tea leaves, allowing them to steep for about 5 minutes to extract a strong, flavorful tea base.
Strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh sieve or a tea strainer, pouring the steeped tea liquid into a clean pot.
Return the pot to low heat. Add the unsweetened almond milk and heavy cream to the tea, stirring gently to combine.
Let the mixture warm for about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil; this should be just enough to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
Stir in the erythritol sweetener and vanilla extract, mixing until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
Pour the Hong Kong Milk Tea into cups through a fine sieve to catch any loose tea particles.
Serve immediately, either hot or over ice for a refreshing cold version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
