What is Tea with Milk Called?
Tea with milk is a hot beverage consisting of tea mixed with hot milk. It is popularly known as tea latte, milky tea or just milky in the United Kingdom. The oldest known recipe for tea with milk dates back to the 1800s.
Types of Tea with Milk
Tea with milk can be made with a variety of different teas, or combinations of various teas. Some of the varieties include:
- English Breakfast Tea Latte: This is an English tea with milk made with black tea dusted with bergamot oil and flavored with milk.
- Chai Latte: This is a spiced tea with milk, made with a mix of spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and pepper.
- Earl Grey Latte: This is a hybrid tea with milk, made with Earl Grey tea that has been mixed with hot milk and flavored with a hint of bergamot.
- Matcha Latte: This is a green tea with milk, made with matcha green tea and hot milk.
- Oolong Latte: This is an oolong tea with milk, made with oolong tea and hot milk.
- Jasmine Tea Latte: This is a jasmine tea with milk made with jasmine green tea scented with jasmine flowers and mixed with hot milk.
How to Make Tea with Milk
Making tea with milk is easy and requires only a few ingredients and supplies. Here is what you will need:
- Tea bags or loose tea of your choice
- Hot water
- Milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- A mug or cup
- A spoon
To begin, put a tea bag or a teaspoon of loose leaf tea in a mug. Then, bring the hot water to a boil and pour it into the mug, making sure to cover the tea leaves. Let the tea steep for the recommended time and then remove the tea bag or strain the tea leaves.
Next, add the milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy) to the mug and stir with a spoon until all the ingredients are combined. Finally, enjoy your tea with milk.
Conclusion
Tea with milk is a delicious hot beverage consisting of tea and hot milk. It is also known as tea latte, milky tea or just milky in the United Kingdom. Tea with milk can be made with a variety of different teas or combinations of various teas, and it can be made with the simple ingredients and supplies found in most kitchens. So grab your mug and give tea with milk a try.
