★Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 small piece of fresh ginger (about 1-2 inches)
1-2 teaspoons tea leaves or 1 tea bag (black tea is commonly used)
Honey or sugar, to taste (optional)
★Instructions
- Prepare the Milk and Ginger: Pour the milk into a small saucepan. Peel the ginger and slice it into thin pieces or grate it for a stronger flavor.
- Heat the Milk with Ginger: Add the ginger to the milk and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Be careful not to let the milk boil over.
- Add Tea Leaves: Once the milk starts to simmer, add the tea leaves or tea bag to the saucepan.
- Simmer and Steep: Let the mixture simmer for a few more minutes, about 3-5 minutes, until it turns a rich golden color and is infused with the ginger and tea flavors.
- Strain: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into a cup to remove the ginger pieces and tea leaves.
- Sweeten (Optional): Add honey or sugar to taste if you prefer your tea sweetened.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm ginger milk tea!
