One thing I miss about Hongkong is the authentic milk tea which you can buy anywhere in the city. This delicious drink is really a must-try once you set your feet in the Fragrant Harbour of Asia. Its fragrant aroma, distinct taste and smooth, creamy texture will definitely make you crave for it more and more (like what happened to me lol).
Milk tea is already part of Hongkong’s cuisine and culture. Like what Bernice Chan, a senior writer of South China Morning Post, has said–“Milk tea is uniquely Hongkong.” Indeed. The Asia’s World City is undeniably famous not only because of its sprawling skyscrapers, huge business hubs and the magical Disneyland, but also because of MILK TEA.
Hmmm, sorry, coffeeholics, you have to admit that milk tea is getting more attention now than ever before. Thanks to Hongkongers and the milk tea lovers out there (I’m raising my hand as well!) It’s the number one competitor of coffee in Asia, I guess. Nevertheless, milk tea is still as popular as Jackie Chan, the international superstar who happens to be a Hongkonger himself.
Ah………. missing Hongkong so much and craving for milk tea hahhahha. Anyway, this shall pass. I mean the craving. Why? Because I am going to make my own version of Hongkong milk tea soon. Thanks to this great site . I have finally found the simple recipe of my favorite drink (uh oh caramel macchiato, please don’t be jealous haha). To all my readers and followers, please do check it and you’ll be happy to know that wherever you are at the moment, you can actually make your own milk tea. Nice, isn’t it?
Enough of the cravings. I have to sleep soon, so I will have the energy tomorrow to do household chores, to run some errands, and yeah, to make my very first Hongkong style MILK TEA. I will update you about the success or (fail) of my first attempt soon. Please stay tuned.
P.S. The above photo was taken by yours truly. If you want to use it in your website or blog, kindly put some credits. Thanks!
xoxo
JL
J. Lorenzin 
Great to meet you!
I’m sure I tried delicious milk tea in India back in 1985, when I spent a month there whilst solo-backpacking around the world for 12 months.
Many thanks for stopping by my Travel and Photography blog.
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Same here!
Welcome and thank you as well for your nice comment here on my blog. 😊
I really like milk tea especially the one from HK. Have you been to HK before? Such a nice metropolis. 👍
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Just in the airport for a few hours, but should go back for a stay.
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Ohh their airport is also nice. You should really visit it when you have free time 👍 It has lots to offer. Been there for three years.
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Are you working in HK?
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My husband is working there atm. I am now here in Europe.
I have to correct my sentence: I lived there for three years . Sorry for my mistake.
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I’ve never had it outside of this country, but I do enjoy jasmine milk tea. There’s an Asian tea shop in my city, but I haven’t had any in a short while since my giving birth has put me on house arrest. Ugh! I can’t wait to go get some now lol.
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Ohh, where are you atm? My love for milk tea just started last year, when I was pregnant haha. My husband told me not to drink coffee because of the caffeine. Hahaa actually, milk tea also has caffeine content. Anyway, our baby is healthy, so no worries. 😊
Hope you’ll get a yummy and creamy milk tea soon.
Regards,
JL
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So, is milk tea made with standard whole milk? Or is it made with evaporated or condensed milk?
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Hi. It is recommended to use evaporated milk, but they say it’s tastier with condensed milk. Your choice 😊
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Thank you so much for your sharing. Delighted to have someone who shares my love for milk tea and can’t wait to the result of your attempt! Both evaporated milk and condensed milk are used sometimes, depending on personal preference.
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It’s my pleasure, Joyce. 😊 Thank you as well for your nice comment. I really appreciate it. Actually, I already tried making it, but unfortunately, I still have no enough to write my blog entry about it hehe.
And oh, I prefer evaporated milk, not too sweet compared to condensed milk. 😊
Best regards,
JL
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