Cold Brew Milk Tea

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See how easy it is to make an iced tea latte using just milk and tea.

Prep Time3

Cold Brew Time12

Total Time12 3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe

Combine tea and milk in a container. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Stir or shake the container to make sure tea leaves are touching the water.
Use a strainer to remove all solids.
The tea leaves should not be left in the milk for more than 24 hours.
Pour milk tea into a cup with ice.
The milk tea can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

If you're using any other flavored black tea, go with 1 tablespoons of tea instead of the 2 teaspoons I used for Hot Cinnamon Spice.
You can use any kind of milk you like, including plant-based like oat, soy, or almond.
I like using loose tea, but you can use tea bags or tea sachets.
Tea leaves shouldn't be left in the milk for than 24 hours. Leaving any solids in the cold brew tea can accelerate bacterial growth.
Cold brew milk tea is best when consumed in 2 days after straining the tea leaves since there is increased risk of bacterial growth. From the day you put the cold brew milk tea into the refrigerator to the day you have your last sip, it should be 3 days total.