Teh Tarik-Inspired Creamy Milk Tea with Frothy Top

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

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A beloved Malaysian pulled milk tea with a rich, creamy texture and frothy top made by pouring tea back and forth to aerate. This Malaysian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together black tea leaves (Assam or Ceylon), hot 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 220 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 Malaysian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp black tea leaves (Assam or Ceylon)
2 cups hot water
4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tbsp (optional, adjust to taste) sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 tbsp black tea leaves into a heatproof pitcher. Pour in 2 cups hot water at about 200°F and steep for 4 minutes for a strong brew. Strain tea leaves out and keep the brewed tea hot.
Step 2: Stir 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 1 tbsp sugar (if using) into the hot tea until fully dissolved. Add 1/4 cup evaporated milk and mix well.
Step 3: To create the characteristic frothy top, pour the tea mixture slowly back and forth between two pitchers or heatproof containers from a height of about 1 foot for 1-2 minutes until the tea is aerated and frothy. Pour into serving glasses immediately and enjoy warm or over ice.