1-First Step: Prepare the Base In a saucepan, bring ¾ cup water to a boil and add 3 tea bags, then reduce the heat to low. Make sure the tea bags are fully submerged to extract the flavors evenly, which takes just about one minute.

2-Second Step: Add the Milk Cook the mixture for one minute before adding 1 cup whole milk. Stir gently and continue cooking until the milk tea is steaming but not boiling, which should take about one to two minutes to blend the flavors perfectly.

3-Third Step: Finish and Season Remove the tea bags from the saucepan, then add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream if you’re using it, along with your chosen sweetener and a small pinch of salt. Stir everything together until well combined, creating a harmonious blend of tastes.

4-Fourth Step: Serve It Up Pour the mixture into a cup and enjoy it while hot. For iced milk tea, let it cool first or chill it in the fridge for several hours before adding ice cubes to avoid dilution, as per the recipe’s advice. The total preparation time is minimal: prep time is 1 minute and cook time is 2 minutes, giving you a quick homemade experience.