Gyokuro Milk Tea - The Complete Recipe

Gyokuro Milk Tea Recipe

Gyokuro Milk Tea Recipe

Nio Teas

Servings

1

Prep Time

3 minutes

Calories

132

Cuisine

Japanese

Category

Drink

Gyokuro milk tea can be a delicious alternative to the classic boba teas made using black tea or matcha. Here, we’re going to show you all the ingredients you need to make a delicious gyokuro milk tea, and towards the end we’ll teach you a little bit about the gyokuro used in the gyokuro milk tea.




Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of Gyokuro Imperial green tea leaves

  • ½ cup Water

  • 1 cup Non-dairy or dairy milk

  • 2 Teaspoons honey (optional)

  • Ice Cubes (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the water until it reaches about 140°F (60°C). Be careful not to let it boil, as boiling water can damage the delicate flavor of Gyokuro tea.

  2. Place the Gyokuro green tea leaves in a teapot or a heat-resistant container. Pour the hot water over the tea leaves and let it steep for about 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. After steeping, strain the tea leaves to remove them from the liquid. You can use a tea strainer or a fine-mesh sieve for this purpose.

  4. If desired, add honey or your preferred sweetener to the tea before you make the gyokuro milk tea. Stir until the sweetener dissolves completely.

  5. In a separate saucepan, heat the milk for your gyokuro milk tea until it is hot but not boiling. You can also heat the milk in the microwave if you prefer.

  6. For a creamier texture in your gyokuro milk tea, you can froth the milk using a milk frother or by vigorously whisking it, but this is optional

  7. Pour the strained Gyokuro tea into a cup, leaving some space at the top. Slowly pour the hot milk into the cup, stirring gently to combine the tea and milk.

  8. If you prefer your gyokuro milk tea chilled, you can add ice cubes to the cup. Stir gently to cool down the tea further and enjoy the refreshing cold version.

  9. The Gyokuro Milk Tea is now ready to be served! Sip and savor the unique flavors of the Gyokuro green tea combined with the creamy richness of the milk.

Benefits of Gyokuro Milk Tea

Gyokuro milk tea is made using gyokuro tea, the finest leaf tea in all of Japan.

This tea is carefully shaded, harvested and processed in order to maximize its content of caffeine, theanine and chlorophyll.

This gives the tea its trademark, sweet and savory flavor and its plethora of health benefits.

Try some out on its own before you make your gyokuro milk tea! It might give you a better understanding of the unique flavors.

If you want to learn more about gyokuro benefits, you can read our article on 👉 Learn More about the Gyokuro Tea Benefits

 

Alternatives to Gyokuro Milk Tea

Looking for other delicious milk tea creations? Here are a few matcha-based and green tea alternatives worth exploring:

Lavender Matcha Latte

The lavender matcha latte is an iconic summer drink! A soothing twist on your classic matcha latte. The floral notes of lavender mellow out the earthy matcha flavor, making it a calming option for afternoon sipping.

Chai Latte

Creamy, spiced, and bold. A chai latte delivers warmth through its blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Curious how it compares to matcha? Find out in our article 👉 Chai vs Matcha: Teatime Turf War is Heating Up.

Genmaicha Bubble Tea

This genmaicha bubble tea is nutty, slightly sweet and combines roasted brown rice tea with chewy tapioca pearls, an unexpected, yet comforting twist on classic bubble tea.

Dirty Matcha

When matcha meets espresso. A dirty matcha is simply made by combining matcha, milk and coffee. Pretty much like a matcha with espresso!

This high-caffeine drink layers the smooth energy of matcha with the bold kick of coffee for a balanced, bitter-sweet boost.

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