The Secret of Milk Tea – The Drink That Everyone Loves Today
Milk tea, a drink that has conquered the hearts of thirst-quenchers around the world, is not only popular in Vietnam but also in more than 30 countries. From Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore to the US, milk tea has become an indispensable part of many people’s daily lives.
The Formation of Milk Tea – A Sweet Story
Milk tea originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s and quickly spread to Southeast Asian countries in the 1990s. In 1983, the owner of a tea brand in Taichung created cold milk tea after seeing Japanese people drinking cold coffee. That was the beginning of a new trend.
In 1988, “fen yuan” (tapioca pearls) was added to milk tea, creating a new topping – black pearls, making milk tea more interesting and popular.
Bubble Tea or Bubble Tea?
Many people often mistakenly think that “Bubble Tea” means pearl milk tea. In fact, the word “Bubble” in English means “bubble”. This name comes from the fact that when milk tea is shaken vigorously to mix the ingredients, bubbles will appear on the surface, leading to the name “Bubble Tea”.
Is Milk Tea Good?
There are some opinions that milk tea can be harmful to health. However, when made from quality ingredients such as tea, fresh milk, and natural toppings, milk tea can be a completely healthy drink choice.
A common problem is that many stores use poor quality ingredients to increase profits, affecting the health of consumers. To ensure safety and flavor, choose reputable brands and check the quality of the ingredients.
How to Make Pearl Milk Tea at Home
If you are a fan of milk tea and want to prepare a delicious cup of milk tea at home, please refer to the instructions below:
Ingredients:
– 20g black tea (or tea bags)
– 500ml water
– 500ml unsweetened fresh milk
– 70g brown sugar
– 200g rice flour
– 100g tapioca starch
– 50g cocoa powder
– Sugar to sweeten
How to Make Milk Tea:
- Make Tea: Boil 500ml of water, then add 20g black tea to the pot. Reduce heat to low and add 70g brown sugar, stir for a few minutes.
- Cooking Milk Tea: When the water in the pot boils again, add 500ml of unsweetened fresh milk, stir well and boil until simmering. Turn off the stove.
- Filtering the Tea Leaves: Filter the milk tea through a sieve to remove the tea leaves.
- Finishing: Let the milk tea cool, then put it in a glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Enjoying cold milk tea with ice will be more delicious.
How to Make Pearl Topping:
- Mix 200g of rice flour, 100g of tapioca starch, 50g of cocoa powder and sugar with 200ml of boiling water.
- Knead the mixture until it is soft and smooth, then divide it into small balls.
- Boil the pearls in boiling water until they float and become soft and chewy.
With the simple steps above, you can easily create a delicious cup of pearl milk tea right at home. Good luck and enjoy your favorite drink to the fullest!
