Tea has been a staple drink for centuries. It is consumed in various settings: at work, at home, when receiving guests, during discussions.
This drink perfectly quenches thirst in the heat and warms in the cold. It is not surprising that there are many ways to prepare it.
Each country has its own traditions of brewing tea. When we hear “tea with milk,” we most often imagine English tea. And indeed, this recipe appeared in England in the 17th century.
The preparation of this drink began with filling the vessel one-third full with warm milk, and then adding hot tea. According to one version, this was done to protect the fine porcelain from damage. This method of preparing tea quickly became popular and has survived to this day.
What kind of tea is consumed with milk
Almost any tea can be drunk with milk, it all depends on your taste preferences and imagination. The most famous combination is black (or red according to Chinese classification) tea with milk. According to its taste characteristics, shu puer goes well with milk. It can be brewed with milk or simply added to the finished drink. Milk is also added to green tea.
However, milk tea fans are attracted not only by its taste, they are sure that such tea is good for the body. But is it true? Let's figure it out.
Tea with milk: benefits and harms
What are the benefits of tea with milk?
The composition of this drink has a beneficial effect on the body, as it contains iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins C, PP, group B and many others. Tea with milk is useful for edema, as it has a diuretic effect. It serves as a preventive measure against kidney stones. Tea with milk has a positive effect on the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Can I drink tea with milk in the evening?
It is believed that milk softens the effects of caffeine contained in tea, so this drink can be consumed at any time without fear of insomnia.
Tea with milk is easily digestible, has nutritional properties, and accelerates metabolic processes. Therefore, this drink is often used as a fasting day. It contains proteins and fats, and often replaces a snack in some diets.
Harm of tea with milk
However, tea with milk may not be beneficial for everyone. For example, it is contraindicated for people with lactose intolerance. In addition, this drink will not benefit people with iron deficiency anemia, as it does not promote iron absorption.
With high blood pressure, it is important to pay attention to the strength of the tea infusion - it is better to brew weak black (or red according to the Chinese classification) or green tea. And with low blood pressure, it is better to drink black tea.
Tea with milk is completely contraindicated in acute pancreatic disease. In case of gallstone disease, this drink should be completely excluded from the diet.
However, when drinking tea with milk, you should be guided by how you feel.
Do you drink tea with milk when losing weight?
Tea with milk, prepared in certain ways, can be used during diets. Fasting days on tea with milk will help not only to get rid of excess weight, but also to maintain it at a normal level. Tea with milk accelerates metabolic processes in the body and removes excess fluid. And since it has nutritional properties, it does not cause a feeling of hunger.
For fasting days on tea with milk, it is best to use green tea, as it has a large amount of antioxidants. And milk should be low in fat.
Milk Tea Recipes
English tea with milk
Ingredients required:
- black tea - 1 teaspoon for each cup + 1 teaspoon for the teapot
- milk and sugar - to taste
Cooking process:
- Warm the kettle with boiling water, then drain the water.
- Add the tea, pour boiling water over it and quickly pour out the tea leaves. This will help rinse the tea and prepare it for brewing.
- Brew the tea with boiling water a second time and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
- Pour warm milk into the warmed cups, one third or one quarter full – to taste.
- Add tea. Enjoy your tea party!
Green tea with milk
Method 1: Ingredients required:
- 1 liter of milk, 1.5-2.5% fat
- 1 tablespoon green tea
Cooking process:
- Pour 1 liter of milk (ideally 2.5% fat) into a saucepan. If you use this drink on fasting days, take milk with 1.5% fat.
- Bring the milk to a boil and turn off the heat.
- Add a tablespoon of green tea and stir.
- Remove the pan from the stove and leave it covered for 20 minutes.
- When the drink is infused, the milk will acquire the color of baked milk.
- Carefully strain the liquid through cheesecloth.
Method 2: Ingredients required:
- 1 teaspoon green tea
- 150 ml hot water
- 150 ml hot milk
Cooking process:
- Brew the tea in a teapot or thick-walled mug. Use about 1 teaspoon of tea per half a mug of water. The water temperature should be below boiling, about 90°.
- Let the tea brew for 3-5 minutes, then pour the same amount of hot milk into the mug and stir.
- Enjoy your tea party!
Masala tea
This recipe is designed for two mugs. It is better to use whole spices and grind them yourself in a mortar or coffee grinder.
Ingredients required:
- Ginger - root about 2 cm.
- Cinnamon sticks – 2 pcs.
- Cardamom in boxes – 4 pcs.
- Black peppercorns – 6 grains.
- Nutmeg - 0.5 teaspoon
- Carnations – 3 pieces
- Anise - 1 star
- A glass of water
- Sugar – 4 tablespoons
- Tea (red Chinese) – 2-3 teaspoons (in the vegan version rooibos – 3-4 teaspoons)
- Sugar – 4 tablespoons
Cooking process:
- Heat the spices over a flame in a saucepan for 15-20 seconds until they begin to smell.
- Pour hot water over and bring to a boil.
- Boil the spices for 30 seconds.
- Add tea and simmer the tea and spice mixture for another 20-30 seconds.
- Pour in milk and bring to a boil.
- Add sugar 10 seconds before boiling.
- When the milk boils, cook the whole mixture for another 30 seconds, then stir well, turn off the heat, cover with a lid.
Masala is ready! You can pour it into cups and enjoy. Masala tea warms and invigorates perfectly. Enjoy your tea!
Earlier we wrote about how to properly combine products with each other.
