Mongolian Milk Tea with Black Tea and Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A warming traditional Mongolian milk tea brewed strong with black tea and enriched with milk and a hint of salt, perfect for soothing cold days. This Mongolian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together water, black tea leaves, whole 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 150 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 4 cups water
• 3 tbsp black tea leaves
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tablespoons black tea leaves to the boiling water and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes until the tea is strong and dark.
3. Step 3: Strain the tea leaves out and return the tea liquid to the saucepan.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups whole milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat gently over medium heat until just below boiling, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Optional: Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted for a richer flavor.
6. Step 6: Pour into mugs and serve hot as a comforting traditional beverage.