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Cold Brew Milk Tea

See how easy it is to make an iced tea latte using just milk and tea.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cold Brew Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings (16 ounces)
Author: Jee Choe, Tea Sommelier

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons loose tea (or 4 tea bags or sachets)
  • 2 cups milk (any kind)
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  • Combine tea and milk in a container.
    Stir or shake the container to make sure tea leaves are touching the water.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
  • 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.

Notes

  • You can use any kind of milk you like, including plant-based like oat, soy, or almond.
  • 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 147 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 371mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 0.01mg