Oolong Tea Latte

An oolong tea latte is made with a semi-oxidized tea, brown sugar syrup and milk. It is rich, toasty and creamy with a caramelized sweetness. Prepare this tea latte hot or iced.

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Prep Time 4

Total Time 4

Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oolong tea, loose leaf or 2 tea bags
½ cup hot water just under boiling ~ 90°C/194°F
1-2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup
¼ cup milk
ice cubes if making an iced latte

Instructions

FOR HOT OOLONG TEA LATTE:

In a mug, add oolong tea (loose leaf or tea bags) and hot water. Cover and let the oolong tea steep for 4 minutes.
Strain or remove oolong tea bags after steeping. Add brown sugar syrup and stir.
Heat and froth milk until it almost doubles in volume. Top the mug of oolong tea with the milk froth. Enjoy!

FOR ICED OOLONG TEA LATTE:

Steep the oolong tea in hot water for 4 minutes, covered. Strain or remove the tea bags after steeping.
In a glass, add 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar syrup (adjust the amount based on your preference). Drizzle some of the syrup on the inside of the glass, too.
Fill the glass with ice. Pour the oolong tea then milk. Stir to combine before enjoying. If desired, top the glass with whipped cream or cold foam.

Notes

*Get the recipe for the homemade brown sugar syrup here. You can adjust the amount of syrup to taste.

Course Tea Latte

Cuisine Chinese