Assam Milk Tea
Assam Milk Tea is a delicious antioxidant beverage originating from India. It is very easy to make at home. Let's learn to make your own!
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tsp Assam black tea leaves
- 500 ml water hot
- 50 ml heavy cream
- 1-2 tsp palm sugar
- Ceylon cinnamon ground optional
- 1 tbsp sago tapioca pearl cooked until transparent and soaked with sugary water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, once it’s rolling, add tapioca or sago pearls. Cook until they’re almost translucent, then drain and soak them in sugar water to keep them chewy and glossy.
- Next, brew the Assam black tea. Pour hot water over the tea leaves and let it steep for 2–3 minutes. Once done, strain out the leaves.
- Sweeten the brewed tea with palm sugar or your preferred sweetener. Pour some of the tea into a serving glass. You can add the cooked tapioca pearls either before or after pouring in the tea.
- Finish with a splash of whipping cream and stir until smooth. Finally, dust a bit of cinnamon powder on top and garnish with a cinnamon stick for a pretty finish.
Notes
- Use the first brew — The first infusion of Assam black tea gives the richest and boldest flavor. You can reuse the leaves once more, but the second brew will taste milder and less aromatic.
- Mind the temperature — For the best steep, keep your water around 205–210°F (96–99°C), just below boiling. Too hot, and the tea can turn bitter; too cool, and it won’t fully release its flavor.
- Choose your creaminess — Heavy cream creates the smoothest, most luxurious texture, perfect for that café-style richness. If you prefer a lighter version, evaporated milk makes a great substitute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.03mg