The Ultimate Genmaicha Milk Tea Recipe

Name: Genmaicha Milk Tea Recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 6 g of Genmaicha Tea Leaves; 120 ml milk of choice; 120 ml water; 3 tsp Sugar (or Honey); Ice (optional)

January 26, 2023

Have you ever wanted to make a delicious Genmaicha Milk Tea at home? You’ve come to the right place! 🧑‍🍳

In this article, we are going to share our ultimate recipe with all you need for the perfect genmaicha milk tea and the steps to follow in order to bring it to life.

We’ll also be talking a little bit about what genmaicha tea is and why its a tea you may enjoy even without the milk!

Let’s get started.🥛🍃

Genmaicha Milk Tea Recipe

Arthur Gautier

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Cuisine

Japanese

Author:

Arthur Gautier

Servings

Prep Time

7 minutes

Calories

Genmaicha milk tea is a popular Japanese tea beverage that combines the nutty and earthy flavors of genmaicha tea with the creamy sweetness of milk. This is something you may find at trendy cafes and tea shops around the world, but today we’re going to learn how you can make it at home for a fraction of the price!

Ingredients

6 g of Genmaicha Tea Leaves
120 ml milk of choice
120 ml water
3 tsp Sugar (or Honey)
Ice (optional)

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Directions

Prepare the Genmaicha tea

Boil water to around 180-190°F (82-88°C)
Add 6 g of Genmaicha Tea Leaves leaves in a teapot
Let the tea steep for 1 minute. Feel free to steep more for stronger taste.
Pour the tea through a strainer into a cup or a glass.

Preparing the Milk for the Japanese genmaicha milk tea

If you are using cow's milk, heat the milk in a pot over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. If you are using a non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, heat it in a pot over medium heat or in a microwave-safe container for about a minute or until hot.
Once the milk is heated, use the frother or steam wand to froth the milk until it has doubled in volume and has a creamy texture.

Assembling the genmaicha milk tea

Pour the brewed tea into a cup or a glass.
Add the milk
Add sweetener to taste.
Genmaicha milk tea is ready to serve.

Recipe Note

This genmaicha milk tea recipe provides a guide to making a delicious and traditional Japanese genmaicha milk tea that combines the nutty and earthy flavors of genmaicha tea with the creamy sweetness of milk.

The recipe is simple and easy to follow, and it can be adjusted to personal taste by playing with the steeping time, temperature, milk ratio and sweetener.

You can also play with variations of the genmaicha with milk recipe by trying different types of milk or sweeteners, or by adding additional flavors such as vanilla or caramel.

Overall, the genmaicha milk tea is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, that's why it's a perfect beverage for any time of the day.

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