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Milk Tea

Milk Tea

Cuisine: Inner Mongolia Cuisine
Region: Inner Mongolia
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Ingredients

Cooking Steps

  1. 1. Break the brick tea into small pieces or measure out the loose black tea leaves.
  2. 2. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the tea and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid darkens in color and becomes fragrant.
  3. 3. Strain the tea and remove the leaves. Return the tea liquid to the pot.
  4. 4. Add fresh milk and salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Do not let it boil violently.
  5. 5. Add butter and toasted millet, if using. Stir until butter is completely melted.
  6. 6. Pour into a bowl and enjoy while hot. Traditionally served with fried dough or cheese.

Cultural Tips

In Inner Mongolian culture, serving a bowl of milk tea to guests is the highest form of hospitality. Traditionally, tea is served in silver bowls and guests are expected to receive the tea with both hands. This practice dates back thousands of years to the nomadic era, when tea provided essential nutrients during long journeys across the steppes.

Instructions

  1. 1.Break brick tea into small pieces or measure out loose black tea leaves.
  2. 2.Bring water to a boil in a pot.Add the tea and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid is dark and fragrant.
  3. 3.Strain the tea to remove leaves.Return the tea liquid to the pot.
  4. 4.Add fresh milk and salt.Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.Do not let it boil vigorously.
  5. 5.If using, add butter and roasted millet.Stir until the butter melts completely.
  6. 6.Pour into bowls and serve hot.Traditionally served with fried dough or cheese.

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