What is instant milk tea powder?

At Two Quacks, we focus on making PREMIUM craft ground teas for the base of our milk tea blends. Check out our page on craft ground tea.

As for the regular instant milk tea powder goes -- it is a convenient, pre-mixed product that allows you to quickly and easily prepare milk tea by simply adding hot water or milk. This powder typically contains a blend of tea extract, milk or non-dairy creamer, sugar, and flavoring agents. It is designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional milk tea without the need for brewing tea leaves or mixing multiple ingredients.

Key Components of Instant Milk Tea Powder

1. Tea Extract: Derived from black tea, green tea, or other tea varieties. It provides the essential tea flavor.

2. Milk or Non-Dairy Creamer: Instant milk tea powders often contain powdered milk or non-dairy creamers like coconut milk powder, almond milk powder, or soy milk powder to create a creamy texture.

3. Sweeteners: Sugar, honey powder, or artificial sweeteners are added to provide the desired level of sweetness.

4. Flavoring Agents: These can include natural or artificial flavors to enhance the taste, such as vanilla, caramel, taro, matcha, or fruit flavors.

5. Stabilizers and Emulsifiers: Ingredients like lecithin or maltodextrin are often included to ensure a smooth consistency when mixed with water or milk.