Morning Tea with Biscuits

Nothing like a Cup of Milk Tea in the mornings with biscuits when visiting Dambulla.

It should go without saying that milk does not complement all types of tea. Therefore, what kinds of teas are suitable for this purpose? In the past, milk was often used with strong and flavorful teas in an effort to soften the taste a bit or make it more tolerable for drinking. As a result, black tea with milk is a combination that is seen rather often.

The following steps will guide you through the preparation of a typical cup of milk tea:

One serving

Ingredients

1 ounce (or cup) of water

2 teaspoons of black tea leaves  (or 1 teabag)

1 teaspoon of dark brown sugar

a quarter of a cup of half-and-half

First, bring the water to a boil.

Bring the water up to a temperature of 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

In the event that you do not own an electric kettle, after the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat immediately.

The second step is to infuse the tea leaves.

The water will be placed in the cup now. Include either the tea leaves or the tea bag in the mixture.

Allow the tea to steep for three to five minutes, or until it reaches the desired level of strength for you.

Remember that adding milk will result in the tea being watered down. Therefore, in order to get a taste that is more to your liking, you need steep the tea for a little bit longer.

Throw away either the tea leaves or the tea bag after the steeping process is complete.

Step 3: Add Sugar

While the tea is still at a fairly high temperature, stir in the sugar. Because of this, the sugar will dissolve into the water more quickly.

Continuous vigorous stirring is required until the crystals are completely dissolved.

Step 4: Add Milk

After adding the milk, give it a good stir.

Be careful to give it one more stir before you start sipping.