Oolong Milk Tea 25% Sugar

Ingredients(for 1 tall glass (approx. 300ml) per serving)

• 2 tablespoons Oolong tea leaves (high quality loose leaves preferred)
• 500ml Filtered water (freshly boiled)
• 100ml Low-fat fresh milk (or skim milk for less fat)
• 1 tablespoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (adjust for 25% sugar taste)
• 1 cup Ice cubes (for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Tapioca pearls (optional) (pre-cooked, for bubble tea style) - optional
• 1 tablespoon Evaporated milk (for kopitiam creaminess) - optional
• 1 leaf Pandan leaf (tied into a knot, for aroma) - optional
• a pinch Sea salt (enhances flavor) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 500ml of filtered water to a gentle boil. Add the oolong tea leaves and pandan leaf (if using). Let it steep for 5-7 minutes to extract maximum aroma.

   7 minutes

   Use a teapot with infuser for easy leaf removal.

2. 2

   Strain the tea into a jug to remove leaves and pandan. Allow the brewed tea to cool for 5 minutes.

   5 minutes

   Cooling prevents milk from curdling when added.

3. 3

   Stir in the low-fat fresh milk and evaporated milk (if using) into the cooled tea. Mix well to achieve a creamy consistency.

   2 minutes

   For a silkier texture, use a frother to blend milk into tea.

4. 4

   Add the stevia or monk fruit sweetener, adjusting amount to reach 25% sugar taste. Stir until fully dissolved.

   2 minutes

   Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking before chilling.