Ingredients

  1. Tea: 1 cup boiling water + 2 tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
  2. Milk: 1/4 cup whole milk, half-and-half, or evaporated milk
  3. Sweetener: 1–2 tsp sugar, honey, or to taste
  4. Optional: Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Steep: Pour boiling water over tea bags/leaves. Let it steep for 5–7 minutes
    until very strong.
  2. Sweeten: Remove tea bags/strain leaves. Stir in sweetener while the tea is hot.
  3. Mix: Add milk and stir until combined.
  4. Serve: Drink hot, or pour into a glass with ice for cold milk tea.