Teh Tarik
Experience the authentic taste of Malaysia with this Teh Tarik recipe, a beloved national beverage known for its smooth, frothy texture and rich, creamy flavor. Made with bold black tea, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of evaporated milk, this "pulled tea" gets its signature froth from the artful process of pouring the tea back and forth between two containers. The result is a warm, indulgent drink that's both comforting and visually impressive. Perfect for breakfast, teatime, or as a delightful treat at any time of the day, this traditional tea preparation is surprisingly simple and ready in just 15 minutes. Master the technique of "pulling" to create authentic froth and enjoy Teh Tarik the way it’s meant to be: rich, aromatic, and irresistibly creamy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 500 milliliters water
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Boil 500ml of water in a saucepan.
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves, lower the heat, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Strain the tea into a heatproof container to remove the tea leaves.
Add 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon of evaporated milk to the tea, stirring until the milk is fully dissolved.
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, or adjust to taste, and mix well.
Pour the tea mixture back and forth between two containers to create froth and a creamy texture. This is the 'pulling' process that gives teh tarik its name. Aim to 'pull' the tea from as high as possible, carefully not to spill.
Repeat the 'pulling' process 2-3 times until a rich foam is formed on top of the tea.
Serve teh tarik immediately in a glass or mug to enjoy the frothy top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 264 mg | 6% | |
*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.
