{"id":"teh_tarik_648fb4f5b0","slug":"teh-tarik","title":"Teh Tarik","description":"A creamy, frothy, and iconic Southeast Asian pulled tea made with strong black tea and sweet condensed milk.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500 ml Water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 tbsp Strong black tea dust or loose leaf tea","name":"Black Tea","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dust or loose leaf","notes":"Preferably a strong variety like Ceylon","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 tbsp Sweetened condensed milk","name":"Condensed Milk","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sweetened","notes":"Adjust for sweetness","group":"Creamer","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp Evaporated milk","name":"Evaporated Milk","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"Adds extra creaminess","group":"Creamer","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 pinch Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"To taste; enhances the richness","group":"Creamer","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Bring 500 ml of water to a rolling boil at 100°C (212°F).","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring 500 ml of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the black tea dust to the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the tea is very strong and dark.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the black tea dust","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or a cloth tea sock into a large stainless steel pitcher or heat-resistant container.","group":"Mixing","title":"Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or a cloth tea sock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and a pinch of salt until well combined.","group":"Mixing","title":"Stir in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Hold the pitcher with tea in one hand and an empty pitcher in the other. Pour the tea from a height into the empty container. Repeat this process 4-5 times until the tea is very frothy and has reached a desirable drinking temperature.","group":"The Pull","title":"Hold the pitcher","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"The Pull"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour into glasses and serve immediately while hot and frothy.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Teh Tarik is the 'pulling' (pouring from a height) which creates a smooth, frothy texture and aerates the tea for a better flavor profile. Use strong black tea dust for the most authentic taste.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Malaysian","Singaporean"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Small saucepan","Tea strainer or cloth tea sock","Two large pitchers/mugs for pulling"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":550,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes two standard servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The tea base can be brewed and kept in the fridge, but the frothing must be done fresh before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently and 'pull' again to restore the froth.","reheatingNotes":"Do not boil when reheating as the milk may curdle."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fteh_tarik_648fb4f5b0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=111204a9-7bd3-4fa2-875b-0bd9c49cc1fc","imageAlt":"Teh Tarik — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tea","pulled tea","malaysian","sweet tea","teh tarik","frothy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Teh Tarik","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:23:50.207Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:23:50.207Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_1eabc51509","slug":"coconut-milkshake-nam-maphrao-pan","title":"Coconut Milkshake (Nam Maphrao Pan)","description":"A creamy, refreshing Thai-style blended drink made with the meat and water of a fresh young coconut, sweetened with condensed milk and syrup.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":7,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_1eabc51509%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=94ee36be-9f92-4c6c-8b8f-76cbe1ddb7e8","imageAlt":"Coconut Milkshake (Nam Maphrao Pan) — recipe cover","tags":["coconut","shake","smoothie","thai drink","tropical","refreshing"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"kopi_tubruk_7154f9081a","slug":"kopi-tubruk","title":"Kopi Tubruk","description":"A traditional Indonesian specialty where fine coffee grounds are brewed directly in the glass with boiling water, creating a rich, thick, and potent beverage.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":4,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","paleo","low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkopi_tubruk_7154f9081a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9c2f9d80-ae13-43f4-bc53-362327239c7e","imageAlt":"Kopi Tubruk — recipe cover","tags":["coffee","beverage","indonesian","traditional","caffeine","quick","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":5},{"id":"nuoc_mia_tac_5d46efebbc","slug":"kumquat-sugarcane-juice-nuoc-mia-tac","title":"Kumquat Sugarcane Juice (Nước Mía Tắc)","description":"A refreshing and iconic Vietnamese street drink made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice infused with the bright, citrusy aroma of kumquats, served chilled over ice.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fnuoc_mia_tac_5d46efebbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=eb36c3d9-ebad-4306-8394-321789a4fcdf","imageAlt":"Kumquat Sugarcane Juice (Nước Mía Tắc) — recipe cover","tags":["sugarcane","kumquat","refreshing","vietnamese drink","street food","summer drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4}]}