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Okinawa Milk Tea

Indulge in Homemade Okinawa Milk Tea Bliss Today

Experience the delightful flavors of Okinawa Milk Tea, a creamy, sweetened drink made with black tea and kokuto sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 7 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 teaspoons Black Tea Leaves (Assam) For a bold flavor
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with oat or soy milk for vegan
For Sweetness
  • 1 cup Okinawa Brown Sugar (Kokuto) Distinct caramel flavor, or substitute with coconut palm sugar
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Tapioca Pearls For a bubble tea experience
  • to taste Flavored Syrups Try vanilla or hazelnut for a twist

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Kettle
  • Mixing Glass
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Okinawa Milk Tea
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of kokuto sugar with 1/2 cup of water. Heat over medium-high until it begins to boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves and thickens. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  2. Bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle or pot. Add 4 teaspoons of loose-leaf Assam tea and steep for 3-5 minutes. After steeping, strain out the tea leaves and let the brewed tea cool slightly.
  3. Pour the warm brewed Assam tea into a large mixing glass or bowl. Slowly add in 1 cup of whole milk while stirring gently. Then, pour in the cooled brown sugar syrup, adjusting based on your desired sweetness level. Mix well until the tea is rich and creamy.
  4. To serve your Okinawa Milk Tea, pour it over a glass filled with ice for a chilled drink or enjoy it warm. Add cooked tapioca pearls for texture if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the kokuto syrup is completely cool before adding it to the tea for better flavor integration and texture. Experiment with steeping times for best results.

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