Homemade Rich Oolong Milk Tea Syrup
Homemade Rich Oolong Milk Tea Syrup
Cafe-Quality! How to Easily Enjoy Delicious Oolong Milk Tea at Home All Week with Homemade Syrup
Hello everyone! Do you love milk tea, especially a rich and deep Oolong Milk Tea? I’m truly passionate about milk tea. π I started making it myself because buying it felt too expensive, and guess what? It tastes exactly like the Oolong Milk Tea from specialty tea shops! Once you make this syrup, all you need to do is grab it from the fridge and pour in some milk for an instant, wonderful Oolong Milk Tea. It’s super simple and delicious! With this easy recipe, you can enjoy milk tea at home that rivals your favorite cafe.
Essential Ingredients- 40g high-quality Oolong tea leaves (or 4-5 tea bags)
- 250ml Brown sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin, decide on the amount of Oolong tea you’ll be using. The key to this recipe is adjusting the sugar and water based on the tea’s concentration. We’ll proceed with instructions based on using 40g of Oolong tea leaves.
Step 2
Boil the water. Prepare about 10 times the amount of water compared to your Oolong tea leaves. For example, if using 40g of tea leaves, boil 400ml of water. It’s okay to boil a little extra water as some will evaporate.
Step 3
Prepare a pot or heat-resistant vessel for brewing the tea. While the water is heating, place the measured Oolong tea leaves into the pot or teapot. If you’re using tea bags, carefully cut them open and add only the tea leaves.
Step 4
Steep the tea strongly. Once the water is at a rolling boil, pour it over the Oolong tea leaves. Cover with a lid and let it steep for about 15 minutes to extract the fullest flavor. You should notice a rich, fragrant aroma developing.
Step 5
Strain the brewed tea thoroughly. Use a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to ensure no tea leaves or sediment remain, yielding a clear tea liquid. This step is important for a smooth syrup.
Step 6
Measure the volume of the tea liquid. After steeping for 15 minutes, some water will have evaporated, so the volume will be less than what you started with. I measured about 300ml in my test. Keep this measurement in mind, or measure it accurately, as it’s crucial for the next step. It’s a good idea to keep the strained tea in the pot.
Step 7
Prepare the sugar. Measure out an equal volume of brown sugar as the volume of your strained tea liquid. For instance, if you have 300ml of tea liquid, prepare 300ml (using a measuring cup) of brown sugar. Brown sugar adds a deeper, richer caramel note.
Step 8
Boil the tea liquid and sugar together. Add the prepared brown sugar to the tea liquid in the pot and stir well to combine. Now, simmer this mixture over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes to create the syrup. The cooking time might vary slightly depending on the heat intensity and pot size, so you might need to simmer it for an additional 10 minutes, checking the consistency.
Step 9
Check for the right syrup consistency. You’re looking for a consistency similar to pancake syrup β not too thin like water, and not too thick like honey, but somewhere in between with a pleasant flow. When you lift a spoon, it should flow off smoothly. Turn off the heat as soon as you reach this consistency.
Step 10
Store the finished syrup. Once the hot syrup has cooled down slightly (but is still warm), pour it into a sterilized glass jar or an airtight container. Seal tightly and store it in the refrigerator. Congratulations, your delicious Oolong Milk Tea syrup is ready!
Step 11
Enjoy anytime, easily! Whenever you crave Oolong Milk Tea, simply take out the homemade syrup from the fridge and mix it with milk. You can now enjoy fresh and delicious Oolong Milk Tea at home without visiting a cafe.
Step 12
Tips for enjoying! Add 1-2 tablespoons of the Oolong Milk Tea syrup to a cup, fill it with ice, and then pour in fresh milk. Stir well and enjoy. For a different twist, you can also add condensed milk or tapioca pearls (boba) according to your preference!
