KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 ― The ultimate Malaysian drink has definitely got to be teh tarik!
Teh tarik, literally meaning “pulled tea,” is actually an Indian method of making milk tea that has become a must-have for most Malaysians and tourists visiting the country.
This simple combination of powdered black tea and condensed milk has its flavours elevated to unimaginable levels because of the tea-making method.
This involves pouring the tea back and forth repeatedly between two separate vessels from a height. As a result, air is introduced into the mixture, producing a foamy layer of air bubbles at the top of the drink.
This not only cools the hot tea to optimal drinking temperature, it also gives the tea a more delicate texture, and as with most interaction between liquid consumables (such as wine) and air, it brings out more flavour.
The black tea and condensed milk mixture is able to mix thoroughly, giving it an overall improved flavour that is just irresistible.
The average tea drinker might not notice the difference between normal milk tea and teh tarik, but we passionate tea drinkers can definitely do so at the very first sip!
Teh Tarik
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 4
2 tablespoons powdered black tea
3 tablespoons condensed milk
500ml boiling water
1. Mix tea and hot water (as soon as boiled) together in a large glass. Let the tea brew for 2 minutes.
2. Sieve and transfer into a clean glass. Add condensed milk and stir well.
3. With another empty glass in your other hand, pour tea into empty glass, ensuring you start pouring as close as possible to the empty glass and then pulling it to a distance.
4. Repeat the step above several times until you achieve a foamy texture.
5. Serve immediately.
