The fats in the milk will help create a creamier and smoother tasting milk tea vs if you were to use skimmed milk. You can also try using almond milk or oat milk for the same creaminess and texture! We also recommend using almond or oat milk instead of whole milk. You can also dilute the milk in water or use skimmed milk to make the base of the caramel milk tea – and even the froth. Drain the ice-cold water, re-add almost all of the syrup to the boba and keep just a bit of it aside for the caramel froth!

Milk tea contains a lot of sugar, which the body can use as fuel, but avoid drinking too much of it, as extremely high levels of sugar can lead to health issues, like diabetes or obesity. Stress Relief Whereas tea contributes antioxidants, milk provides Vitamin D, protein, and calcium. These nutrients are crucial for body strength, as they keep the skin and bones healthy.Coconut shaving: Some people enjoy adding coconut shavings to their milk tea, giving it a subtle tropical and sweet flavor. Whipped cream: If you don’t want a salted caramel whipped cream or foam, you can go for plain or other flavors, like pumpkin spice, vanilla, coffee, or anything you like.

Salted Caramel Sauce/Syrup:You can use pre-made salted caramel sauce or syrup. There are many bottles available in supermarkets, like Ghirardelli or Torani. You can also make your own from scratch, using sugar, butter, cream, and salt. The amount depends on your preferences. The brown sugar will also help amplify the last few sips of the drink and may even stabilize the tea flavor if you plan to use tea cubes instead of ice cubes. Chocolate SyrupDon’t want to improve an already perfect drink? Then just delicately dust the top with brown sugar to add a tad more sweetness but a whole lot of presentation!

Once the brown sugar has melted, add butter and let it melt into the caramelized sugar. Once combined, add the cream or milk then season with salt. You can also use salted butter instead. Make Caramel Milk To make your cup of tea, boil a cup of water. In a mug or cup, place your tea bag (or leaves). Pour the boiled water into the cup and let the tea steep for three to five minutes. Set aside while steeping. Cook the Boba Pearls and Syrup This is a classic garnish that will add richness, presentation, and a whole lot of flavor. Caramel milk tea with chocolate syrup is a match made in heaven and we can’t recommend this garnish enough! In a separate saucepan, add half a cup of brown sugar and 1 and ½ cup of water, and bring the mixture to a simmer or until the brown sugar has dissolved. This will create the boba syrup that we will use as a base for our caramel milk tea and the boba pearls too!Start by brewing your cup of tea. The earlier you do so, the better as the tea has to be cool before combining it with the rest of the ingredients. Caramel milk tea may seem like a daunting recipe to attempt at home but is extremely simple once you have the right technique and ingredients at hand.

markmywordz. Just because something is safe for human consumption doesn’t make it good to have. The jury is out about stevia and depending on what science you want to believe in you will “blindly” follow it to the exclusion of all the other data. I’m likely an exception, but I don’t add anything to oatmeal other than flax or chia seeds, sometimes a bit of fruit (not on fast days) where I will have a boiled egg on the side. As I read once –“only someone of Scottish heritage can eat unsweetened oatmeal!” Like other bubble/boba beverages, this drink is made in separate components that you can mix as per your liking to create a homemade version of caramel milk tea. As we watch trends over decades and generations, we see a mixing of the salty and the sweet – especially in the States,” says Dr Alan Hirsch, founder and neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. “When we study cravings, the No 1 craving is for chocolate. The second is for salt, so it makes sense for companies to mix the two. By mixing savoury and sweet, you’re appealing to more people, and you’re appealing to a more diverse crowd.”

A Go-To Recipe For Caramel Milk Tea

However, you will still have to create the caramel base using brown sugar as that is the best way to get that classic flavor. This beverage is made two ways: one with boba and one without. While you can have this drink without boba, we highly recommend that you try it with tapioca pearls for that classic coffee-house flavor. Brew your tea by steeping a tea bag or leaves in a cup full of hot water. This will take three to five minutes then set aside to cool. Cook the Boba Pearls and Syrup Ice:Like boba pearls, ice is optional. It’s good for keeping your milk tea cold but don’t add too much or the drink will dilute over time. If you are using a premade salted caramel sauce or syrup, you may skip this step. If not, melt brown sugar in a pan.