Milk Black Tea

Milk Black Tea – Flavored Yunnan Red Tea with Creamy Aroma

Smooth Chinese Black Tea with Natural Milk Flavoring
Velvety • Warming • Comforting

A soft and creamy black tea—rich, smooth, and easy to love.

This Milk Black Tea is made from Yunnan Dian Hong (滇红) red tea and gently enhanced with natural milk flavor, similar in method to Milk Oolong, but with the deeper body and warmth of black tea. The result is a rich, malty tea with a creamy-sweet aroma, smooth texture, and a comforting finish—with no added dairy or sugar.

It’s a great choice for those who love milk tea flavor without additives, or want a black tea that’s soft, aromatic, and mellow. Ideal for mornings, afternoon breaks, or as a cozy dessert tea.

Why You’ll Love Milk Black Tea

• Smooth Yunnan red tea base with natural creamy aroma
• Flavored using the same method as Milk Oolong
• Rich yet mellow with no bitterness or acidity
• Dairy-free and unsweetened – vegan-friendly
• Easy to brew and delicious hot or iced

Tasting Notes

• Steamed milk, caramel, and golden malt
• Creamy texture with light vanilla notes
• Deep warmth with a rounded finish
• Hints of cocoa and soft floral sweetness

Tea Profile

• Type: Flavored Black Tea (Red Tea, 红茶)
• Base Tea: Yunnan Dian Hong – golden-tipped red tea
• Flavoring: Natural milk flavor (food-safe, dairy-free)
• Origin: Yunnan Province, China
• Craftsmanship: Flavored after oxidation for smooth integration
• Appearance: Twisted black leaves with golden buds; reddish-amber liquor
• Collected: 2025

Processing

Like Rose and Lychee Black Teas, this tea is flavored post-production, not scented during withering. The natural milk essence is added with care to complement the tea’s natural malty richness—resulting in a smooth, balanced, and consistently aromatic cup.

Health Benefits

• Gently energizing—great for a morning or midday boost
• Smooth and soothing—no acidity or harshness
• Caffeine with comfort—a coffee alternative with warmth
• Naturally free of dairy, sweeteners, or additives

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 90–95°C / 194–203°F
• Rinse: Optional quick rinse (3–5 sec)
• Infusions:
• 1st: 25–30 sec
• 2nd: 30–40 sec
• 3rd–6th: Increase steep time gradually
• Tip: Use porcelain or clay to highlight the creamy depth

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Steep time: 2.5–3 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Excellent both hot and iced

Clarifying Note on Flavoring

This tea is flavored, not scented. Like Milk Oolong, Rose Black, and Lychee Black, the flavor is gently added after production using natural, food-safe aroma, with no artificial additives or dairy.