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Creamy Japanese royal milk tea in a cozy mug on a white kitchen counter

Japanese Royal Milk Tea Recipe

This Japanese Royal Milk Tea recipe is the ultimate cozy comfort drink. Made with rich black tea and creamy milk, it’s smooth, fragrant, and perfectly balanced—ready in just 5 minutes. A café-quality beverage you can enjoy anytime right from your kitchen.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 130kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For warming the milk gently without boiling
  • 1 Tea infuser or strainer To steep loose leaf tea smoothly
  • 1 Ceramic or glass mug Retains heat and enhances presentation
  • 1 Small whisk Optional, helps mix evenly if adding powders

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water Hot or boiling
  • 1 bag or tsp Strong black tea (Earl Grey or Assam) Steep for 3–4 minutes
  • 1 cup Whole milk Can substitute oat or soy milk
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream or half and half Optional, for extra creaminess
  • 1–2 teaspoon Honey or sugar Adjust to taste
  • Vanilla extract Optional, a few drops for added aroma

Instructions

  • Boil water and steep black tea for 3–4 minutes.
  • Warm milk and cream gently without boiling.
  • Combine brewed tea and warm milk. Stir well.
  • Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
  • Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 230mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.2mg