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Teh Tarik (Malaysian Pulled Tea)

A recipe for Teh Tarik (Malaysian Pulled Tea)! This hot tea is poured back and forth before serving to create a smooth, frothy texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 2 -3 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Malaysian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (710 milliliters) water
  • 2 tablespoons (14 grams) black tea leaves
  • 1/4 cup (77 grams) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea leaves, cover, and allow to steep for 8 minutes.
  2. Strain and discard the tea leaves, then stir in the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and salt.
  3. Pour the tea between two heat-safe containers, preferably over a sink and with gloves if needed. Increase the height with each pour, repeating about 6 times until the tea is smooth and frothy.
  4. Adjust sugar and salt to taste, then serve immediately.