A Cup of Tea - Milk Powder
How to make a cup of tea with milk powder. A reliable way to make a comforting cup of chai using milk powder instead of fresh milk.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 28kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoon full-fat milk powder
- ¾ cup water
- 2 teaspoon sugar of choice (adjust)
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves (adjust)
- 1 pinch cardamom powder optional
- 1 pinch ground ginger optional
Instructions
- Add the milk powder to a cup with a little water to make a smooth paste without lumps. Then, stir in the remaining water.1½ teaspoon full-fat milk powder, ¾ cup water
- Pour this into a deep pot and heat it on the stove at a medium-high flame. Bring this to a full boil. Here you may add a pinch of grated ginger or a pinch of cardamom powder or both.1 pinch cardamom powder, 1 pinch ground ginger
- Meanwhile, prepare your mug — Take your favourite cup and add sugar to your taste.2 tsp sugar
- Once the milk starts to boil, reduce the flame to a low and add the tea leaves and wait for the magic. Do not get tempted to increase the flame to make tea quicker, patience pays.2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- Once the tea seeps, you will see the milk colour changing. Stir the pan to ensure even distribution of the tea flavour. I like my tea to be rich in tea flavour and so I boil it for a bit longer.
- Use a strainer to strain the tea directly into the mug and stir to dissolve the sugar. Use the same spoon to press down the residue in the strainer to extract the maximum out of it.
- Take it along with you to your favourite spot at home. Switch off your wifi/phone/gadgets etc. Make a slurrrrrrrrp sound each time you sip!
Notes
- Always dissolve milk powder fully before heating to avoid grainy tea.
- Full-fat milk powder gives better body and flavour than low-fat versions.
- Different milk powder brands vary slightly, so adjust the quantity if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.86g | Protein: 0.37g | Fat: 0.01g
