Dud Patti (Milk Tea)

Instead of adding milk to tea brewed with water, this method steeps the tea leaves directly in hot milk.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 2 heaping teaspoons loose tea leaves
Dud Patti (Milk Tea)

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Equipment

  • 1 medium/small pan (must be at least 5 inches deep)
  • Strainer

Procedure

  1. Pour in the milk into the pan. Let it simmer on medium-low heat.
  2. When it is nearly boiling, add the tea.
  3. Stir it a little with a spatula to allow it to brew before it boils over.
  4. Take it off the heat when it boils over and pour it into a cup through a strainer.
  5. Sweeten it with sugar and enjoy!

Notes, tips, and variations

  • You can get loose tea from any Pakistani and/or Indian store. Some brands are Tapal Danedar, and Lipton.