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Brown Sugar Milk Tea

A comforting beverage made by steeping black tea and mixing it with homemade brown sugar syrup and creamy milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea or 2 tea bags
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
  • Ice cubes optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tea strainer or loose-leaf tea infuser
  • Serving glasses or cups

Method
 

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons loose black tea (or 2 tea bags) to the boiling water, then remove from heat and steep for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative) to the steeped tea and stir to combine.
  5. Pour the brown sugar syrup into the milk tea and stir well.
  6. Pour into serving glasses over ice cubes if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Use less milk for a stronger tea flavor or more for creamier texture; serve over ice for an iced version and adjust sweetness to taste.