Ingredients

  • 2 tbspblack tea leaves
  • 1 cupboiling water
  • 3 tbspcondensed milk
  • 1 tbspevaporated milk(optional)

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Instructions

  1. Brew strong black tea with boiling water for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain into a heatproof cup and add condensed milk.
  3. Pour tea between two cups from height repeatedly.
  4. Continue pulling motion until frothy.
  5. Serve immediately while hot and frothy.

📜 History

Teh Tarik, meaning "pulled tea" in Malay, is the national drink of Malaysia. The preparation technique, where tea is poured back and forth between containers from a height, creates a frothy texture while cooling the drink. This theatrical preparation emerged from Indian-Muslim tea vendors in Malaya during the early 20th century. The skill of "pulling" tea has evolved into a performance art, with competitions held throughout Malaysia and Singapore.

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