What You Need to Know
English Breakfast Tea's flavor and aroma are affected by optimal brewing temperature and time. The addition of milk and sugar can balance out the bitterness and enhance the sweetness of the tea, as the casein in milk binds to tannins and the sugar balances the bitterness.
Steps
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Hong Kong-style Milk Tea (Hong Kong): Uses evaporated milk and straining through silk stocking for ultra-smooth texture
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Masala Chai (India): Adapted with spices and extended simmering time
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Boston Tea Latte (United States): Modern espresso machine preparation creates microfoam texture
The Science
Primary Reaction
Extraction of tannins and caffeine from black tea leaves