Malaysian Teh Tarik-Inspired Iced Milk Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

A creamy, sweet iced milk tea with a frothy finish inspired by the beloved Malaysian pulled tea tradition, perfect for a refreshing afternoon drink. This Asian Fusion-inspired recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together black tea leaves, boiling water, 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 180 calories and feeds 1, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
• 250 ml boiling water
• 3 tablespoons condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon (optional) sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves in a heatproof container and pour 250 ml of boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes until strong and dark, then strain out the leaves.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 tablespoons of condensed milk and 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk into the hot tea until fully combined and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
3. Step 3: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes, then pour the sweetened milk tea over the ice.
4. Step 4: To replicate the traditional 'pulled' tea froth, pour the tea back and forth between two containers from a height 3-4 times until frothy and slightly cooled.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a straw for a refreshing and creamy iced milk tea experience.