Teh Tarik
Hot black tea with condensed milk, "pulled" between two jugs until frothy. A Malaysian favourite.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 150 ml Brewed black tea
- 30 ml Sweetened condensed milk
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 150 ml brewed black tea into the glass
- Pour 30 ml sweetened condensed milk into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Pour back and forth between two jugs to build the foam.
About the Teh Tarik
Teh tarik, "pulled tea", is often called Malaysia's national drink. It is usually traced to Indian Muslim immigrants who set up drinks stalls in Malaya in the early 1900s.
The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.
Teh Tarik FAQ
What's in a Teh Tarik?
150 ml brewed black tea, 30 ml sweetened condensed milk.
Does a Teh Tarik contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Teh Tarik?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Teh Tarik in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
