How to Make Jasmine Milk Tea
Making delicious jasmine tea is here to stay, and adding a bit of milky sweetness creates a drink that’s sure to become a favorite. Here’s how to make a lovely cup of jasmine milk tea.
Ingredients:
-
- Jasmine Tea Leaves: 1 tablespoon or 2-3 Jasmine tea bags
-
- Sugar: 2-3 teaspoons of your favorite sweetener
-
- Hot Water: 2 cups
-
- Milk: ½ cup (optional)
Instructions:
-
- In a medium-sized pot, heat 2 cups of water to just below boiling. Remove the pot from heat and add the tea leaves or tea bags.
-
- Allow the tea to steep for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the tea from becoming too strong.
-
- Strain the tea into a cup, discarding the leaves or tea bags, and add sugar to sweeten to taste.
-
- Add ½ cup of milk to the cup if desired.
-
- Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and enjoy your homemade jasmine milk tea.
Tips:
-
- Steep the tea for too long, and the tea may become bitter. If this happens, simply add more sugar to sweeten it up.
-
- For an extra flavor boost, opt for jasmine green tea or jasmine oolong tea.
-
- If you don’t have access to fresh jasmine tea leaves, many grocery stores sell pre-packaged jasmine tea bags and cans of jasmine tea concentrate.
Jasmine milk tea is a classic drink that’s sure to hit the spot no matter what the occasion. From adding a punch of flavor to any day to offering a comforting cup to friends and family, a cup of homemade jasmine milk tea can’t be beat.
