Ingredients
Tea
- 2 black teabags (Assam, Ceylon, or English Breakfast) or 2 tablespoons loose dark tea leaves
Liquid
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups milk (2% or whole milk) or unsweetened oat milk
Sweetener
- 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Bring the water and milk to a boil: Combine the water and milk in a pot and heat over medium-high until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer with barely bubbling water.
- Make it sweet: Stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar, adjusting the amount if you prefer a sweeter drink, ensuring it fully dissolves in the hot liquid.
- Steep the tea bags: Add the black tea bags to the simmering milk and water mixture. Cover the pot with a lid and let the tea steep for 3 minutes; steep for up to 5 minutes if you prefer a stronger tea flavor.
- Serve: Remove the tea bags and pour the royal milk tea evenly into 2 teacups. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with unsweetened oat milk for a vegan option.
- Adjust the steeping time to control the strength of the tea to your preference.
- Use whole milk for a richer and creamier texture or 2% milk for a lighter version.
- Sweeten to taste; some prefer less or more sugar.
- For loose tea leaves, use a tea infuser or a teapot for steeping to make straining easier.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten Free
