Brrrr!! It’s so cold outside. We’re froze ta det! And what better way to warm yourself up than a cup of Taiwanese coconut milk tea? It’s slightly sweet, a bit fragrant, and a lot cozy.
Truly though, we’ve been having some stormy weather for the past few weeks and it just won’t let up. Honestly, we had to lighten my hands in the pictures because they were so purple from the cold. So I am keeping warm (and trying to keep the light & power bill down) with this tea/milk hybrid and loving it!
I first tried coconut milk tea at the Formosa Tea House in St. John’s. Nicole had been to their restaurant in Charlottetown, PEI, before they relocated. So when we made a trip to St. John’s this summer, she made sure we went there for food. Which, by the way, is really cheap fantastic vegetarian fare, if case anyone is interested. When we got home we researched how to make the tea ourselves but couldn’t find anything except Taiwanese bubble tea, which is served cold. So when Nicole went to St. Johns’ before Christmas this past year, she stopped in for food again and asked what was in the tea.
Turns out, it’s pretty simple! Just powdered coconut milk, green tea, sugar, and cream! I had never heard of powdered coconut milk to be honest, so I didn’t think we would be able to find it to recreate the drink. Fortunately, they carry it at the international foods section of Dominion. And once I saw it there, I saw it everywhere! I didn’t even know it existed, but there it was at Bulk Barn, and the dry goods section of Winners. How had I never seen this stuff before? Anyhow, that was a nice surprise. If you can’t find it in your area, just substitute some steamed coconut milk and reduce the water.
We worked out the proportions until it was just the right combo of sweetness and creaminess, cause Nicole wasn’t brave enough to ask for that. Also, we used honey, but she told us sugar, so feel free to use regular sugar if you like. And if you are vegan, omit the cream, use regular sugar and use full fat coconut milk to make the tea. Recipe below is for one regular sized mug…try it out and let us know what you think!!
Taiwanese Coconut Milk Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup just boiled water cooled slightly (80 degrees)
- 2 tbsp powdered coconut milk
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 tbsp whipping cream 35%
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Steep tea bag in the slightly cooled boiling water for 2-4 minutes.
- Stir in the powdered coconut milk and honey until dissolved. Add the whipping cream and stir again.
The recipe is credited to Nicole and Katherine – The former owner of SaltwaterDaughter.com.
