Hong Kong milk tea or pantyhose tea became popular in dai pai dong, street stalls in the city, since the mid-20th century. Its multiple filtration and mixture of Ceylon tea with evaporated milk create an intense and creamy profile. It is a national drink served in cha chaan teng throughout the country.
Asian
Hong Kong milk tea
Hong Kong milk tea sedoso con te Ceylon, leche evaporada y hielo.
- Hong Kong
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- medium
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 165 kcal
- Protein 4 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 26 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 85 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Hong Kong milk tea is a Hong Kong preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 25 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 10 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 bags of strong Ceylon black tea.
- Have ready: 500 ml of boiling water.
- Have ready: 200 ml of evaporated milk.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 pinch of salt.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Infuse black tea in boiling water for 5 minutes for intense concentrate
Infuse black tea in boiling water for 5 minutes for intense concentrate. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
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Strain tea by pressing bags to extract maximum flavor
Strain by pressing bags to extract maximum flavor.
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Heat evaporated milk without boiling in a separate saucepan
Heat evaporated milk without boiling in a separate saucepan.
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Mix concentrated tea with evaporated milk and sugar until integrated.
Mix concentrated tea with evaporated milk and sugar until integrated.
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Strain the mixture twice for the silky texture characteristic of silk…
Strain mixture twice for the silky texture characteristic of silk stocking tea.
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Serve hot in a mug or chill and pour over ice in a tall glass.
Serve hot in a mug or chill and pour over ice in a tall glass.
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Adjust sweetness and tea-milk ratio according to personal taste.
Adjust sweetness and tea-milk proportion according to personal taste.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with coconut milk and less sugar.
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