Get ready to enjoy a creamy, frothy treat with my Sea Salt Cream Milk Tea recipe! I crafted this easy-to-make drink to bring the cafe favorite right to your home, where you can customize the tea base and save time and money! This delightful beverage combines a rich sea salt cream topping with homemade milk tea, making every sip a delicious escape into your favorite boba shop experience. Dive into this recipe and treat yourself to a refreshing twist on a classic drink!
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Why I Love This Recipe
If you’re a fan of those fancy sea salt cream-topped teas from Asian-style cafes and boba shops, then my Sea Salt Cream Milk Tea is perfect for you! I crafted this recipe to bring that café experience right into your kitchen without any fuss or special equipment. It’s like enjoying your favorite café drink, but at a fraction of the price!
What really sets this drink apart is the Sea Salt Cream—rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. It’s just as delightful as what you’d get out and pairs beautifully with my Homemade Milk Tea. This recipe is ideal for anyone craving a sweet, creamy tea with a touch of indulgent foam just like in my Sea Salt Foam Iced Green Tea!
Plus, you can prep both the sea salt cream and milk tea in advance, so you’re just a quick assembly away from a delicious treat whenever you want. So if you are ready to elevate your tea game, brew in and enjoy a touch of café magic right at home!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tea – black loose leaf tea is my recommendation to make authentic tasting milk tea. Can use tea bags as a replacement, but for the best brew tea, use loose leaf tea.
- Water – use water heated to 210F to steep tea the black tea.
- Milk – can also use your choice of milk or milk alternative.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Ice – standard ice cubes.
- Heavy Cream – heavy cream or double cream known in other parts of the world. Used as the base of the sea salt cream.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Sea Salt – standard sea salt is best as it easily dissolves in the cream.
- Vanilla Extract – concentrated flavors of Vanilla found in baking section of grocery stores. Helps give the salted cream a touch of flavor.
Additional Add In
Enhance your milk tea by adding some Boba to your drink. Easily found at most Chinese grocery stores, these ready-made boba pearls can be boiled in water and added to the bottom of your cup..
🍵 Tea Note
For the best results, Prepare Your Tea in Advance by brewing it and allowing it to Chill in the Refrigerator for 4-6 Hours until thoroughly cold. This method preserves the tea’s rich flavors without dilution from ice.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or frother on high speed until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 2-3 minutes.
🌀 Mixing Pro Tip
The foam is ready once you lift the mixer and notice Peaks Formed in the mixture. This visual cue indicates the perfect consistency for achieving a smooth and creamy foam texture.
Step 2 Brew your chosen black loose leaf black tea for 5 minutes with hot water. For detailed instructions, see our Tea Brew Guide. Pour the brewed tea into a cup and stir in sweetener until dissolved. Add ice and milk, then mix well.
🍵 Steeping Pro Tip
For the best brew of black tea, my recommended steeping time is 5 Minutes using water heated to 210F.
Step 3 Spoon the cream on top of the milk tea and serve.
🥤 Serving Pro Tip
Sip your milk tea and savor the cream topping Without Mixing them together. By doing so, you’ll fully appreciate the delightful layers of flavor in every sip.
Recipe Variations
You can take the Sea Salt Cream from this recipe and transform it into a delightful twist on your favorite beverages. If you are looking for a hot variation, simply omit the ice used in the milk tea. For a rich, caffeinated treat, try it on top of your favorite brew of coffee to make my Taiwanese Sea Salt Coffee! If you’re a fan of matcha, spoon the Sea Salt Cream over a Hot Matcha Latte for a delicious Sea Salt Matcha Latte variation!
Alternatively, use the base Homemade Milk Tea and pair it with my Cheese Foam Cap to create my Cheese Foam Milk Tea for an extra layer of creamy indulgence. Each variation adds a unique, luxurious touch to your drinks, making them perfect for any time you crave something special!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of tea for this recipe?
Yes, you can us other tea bases like oolong, green, or jasmine, but for the best flavor, I recommend using a robust loose leaf black tea.
What’s the best way to froth the sea salt cream?
I recommend using a frother for quick and easy results. If you don’t have a frother, a hand mixer will also do the job effectively.
Can I use pre-made milk tea for this recipe?
While you can use pre-made milk tea, making it from scratch will give you the freshest flavor and allow you to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Storage Tips
Once the sea salt cream is spooned on top of the milk tea, I recommended drinking it right away. If there are leftovers of the sea salt cream, transfer it into an airtight container and refrigerate to maintain its quality for 5-7 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Sea Salt Cream Milk Tea
Ingredients
Tea
- 2 tsp Black Loose Leaf Tea
- 10 oz Hot Water
- 2 tbsp Milk can also use half n half
- 2 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1 Cup Ice
Sea Salt Cream
- 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1/2 tsp Sweetener
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine heavy cream, sweetener, sea salt, and a splash of vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Use a frother or a hand mixer and beat on high until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 30-45 seconds.
- Brew your chosen black tea and stir in sweetener until dissolved. Add ice and milk, then mix well to combine.
- Spoon the cream mixture on top of the milk tea and serve without mixing it into the tea.
