Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik
The rich, creamy, and invigorating flavors of authentic Malaysian Teh Tarik, a frothy pulled tea that's both comforting and refreshing. This delightful beverage boasts a perfect balance of sweet condensed milk and robust black tea, creating a smooth, satisfying sip.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 28 minutes (8 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including water, black tea, sweetened condensed milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, when preparing this recipe, be mindful of potential cross-contamination with gluten. Ensure all utensils, surfaces, and ingredients, especially packaged items like condensed milk or tea bags, are handled in a gluten-free environment and are certified as such to avoid any risk. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, as all the core ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains. Always ensure any specialty milks or sweeteners used are gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Let the tea bags steep the full time so the tea is strong enough to stand up to the condensed milk.
- Practice the pulling step over the sink with short pours, then raise the pitcher as you get comfortable. The tea is very hot.
- Taste before adding the optional sugar. Sweetened condensed milk is already very sweet.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik take?
Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik takes about 28 minutes: 8 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik?
Check water, black tea, sweetened condensed milk before they go into Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik. When preparing this recipe, be mindful of potential cross-contamination with gluten. Ensure all utensils, surfaces, and ingredients, especially packaged items like condensed milk or tea bags, are handled in a gluten-free environment and are certified as such to avoid any risk. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
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