When choosing tea for milk tea, it's important to select varieties with a strong fragrance that won't be overpowered by the milk. Additionally, the tea should not be too bitter and should blend harmoniously with the creamy taste of milk.

The Three Best Types of Tea for Making Milk Tea and Recommended Varieties:

Black Tea:

Fermented black teas possess a unique aroma that perfectly complements the sweetness of milk tea, enriching its flavor and creating a smooth, full-bodied experience.

Assam Black Tea: This Indian tea is known for its rich, malty fragrance, making it ideal for a strong, robust milk tea.

Ceylon Black Tea: Hailing from Sri Lanka, Ceylon black tea features a fresh, fruity aroma that suits a more refreshing milk tea.

Chinese Black Tea:

• Yunnan Black Tea (Dian Hong or 滇紅): This black tea is perfect for those who enjoy a richer taste.
• Lapsang Souchong (Zhengshan Xiaozhong or 正山小種): Known for its sweet and mellow flavor, Lapsang Souchong is another great option.
• Keemun (Qimen or 祁門) Black Tea: If you prefer a highly aromatic tea, Keemun is an excellent choice.

Oolong Tea:

Oolong tea ferments between green and black tea, offering a unique fragrance and flavor. When brewed into milk tea, oolong provides a rich, complex taste with a sweet aftertaste, perfectly blending its fresh aroma with the milk's smoothness, creating an unforgettable experience.

Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe or 大紅袍): One of China's top ten famous teas, Da Hong Pao boasts a unique, rich, and long-lasting rock-essence floral fragrance.

Tie Guan Yin (or 鐵觀音): This tea has a light orchid fragrance that is refreshing and enduring.

Duck Shit Aroma (Ya Shi Xiang or 鴨屎香): Despite its unusual name, this Phoenix Dan Cong tea is revered for its strong and lasting fragrance, earning it the title of "perfume of tea."

Flower Tea:

Flower teas are made by blending tea leaves with flower petals, creating a delightful combination of flavors and aromas.

Jasmine Green Tea (or 茉莉花綠茶): When used as a base for milk tea, jasmine green tea imparts a delicate orchid fragrance without losing the lasting creaminess of the milk tea. The result is a sweet, refreshing taste with a silky smooth entrance and a lingering aroma. Jasmine green tea is an excellent base, combining the freshness of jasmine with the vibrant and smooth characteristics of green tea, making it perfect for various types of milk tea.

Not Sure Which Tea You Prefer?

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