Teh Tarik

Name: Teh Tarik
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 2 cups strong black tea, brewed; 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk; 4 tbsp evaporated milk; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 cup ice cubes

Iconic Malaysian pulled tea, creamy and aromatic with a perfect balance of strong tea and sweetened condensed milk. Mesmerizing to watch, delightful to drink.

10 minEasyServes 2160 cal/serving

MalaysianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups strong black tea, brewed
4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp evaporated milk
1 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

1

Brew 2 cups brewed strong black tea in hot water for 3-4 minutes to make a strong concentration, then strain.
2

In a large pitcher or two tall glasses, combine 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 4 tbsp evaporated milk, and 2 tbsp sugar.
3

Pour the hot black tea into the pitcher.
4

This is the signature step: pour the mixture from one vessel to another, pouring from a height of about 12 inches, to create a foamy, frothy texture. Repeat this 5-8 times, pouring from hand to hand or pitcher to pitcher.
5

Fill serving glasses with 1 cup ice cubes and pour the black tea mixture over the ice.
6

Stir well and serve immediately while foamy.

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What is Teh Tarik?

Iconic Malaysian pulled tea, creamy and aromatic with a perfect balance of strong tea and sweetened condensed milk. Mesmerizing to watch, delightful to drink. This reference files it under Malaysian non-alcoholic drink: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Teh Tarik?

The entry for Teh Tarik calls for 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Teh Tarik dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Teh Tarik is 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 4 tbsp evaporated milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Teh Tarik vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 4 tbsp evaporated milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Teh Tarik?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 160 calories, with 3 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 45 mg sodium.

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