Malaysian-Style Teh Tarik with Frothy Condensed Milk

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A warm, frothy pulled tea made with strong black tea and sweetened condensed milk, delivering the beloved Malaysian street drink experience at home. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together black tea leaves, boiling water, sweetened condensed milk for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 tbsp black tea leaves in a heatproof teapot or large cup.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 cups (480ml) boiling water over the tea leaves and steep for 4 minutes until strong and dark.
  3. Step 3: Strain the tea into a large heatproof pitcher or jug.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 2 tbsp evaporated milk to the hot tea; stir well to combine.
  5. Step 5: To create the signature froth, pour the tea mixture repeatedly between two pitchers or large cups from a height of about 12 inches for 1-2 minutes until a thick foam forms on top.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately while hot with the frothy top visible.

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