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Royal Milk Tea Healthy Drinks Recipes

I first tried Royal Milk Tea on a chilly afternoon, and I swear it felt like a warm hug in a cup. The drink is simple but comforting, a balance between the richness of milk and the depth of black tea. You don’t need to be a tea connoisseur to appreciate it, and trust me, if you can boil water, you can make this. When we talk about healthy drinks recipes, this one tops my list. It’s smooth, soothing, and you get all the cozy vibes without it being heavy or overly sweet. What I love is how flexible it is—you can tweak the milk-to-tea ratio or swap in your favorite sweetener without ruining the magic. Making it at home feels special, almost like you’re treating yourself to a café moment without leaving your kitchen. I’ve found it’s perfect for slow mornings, rainy afternoons, or honestly anytime you need something to sip while pretending you have life figured out. It’s one of those healthy tea recipes that you’ll end up repeating often.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Healthy Drinks, healthy easy recipes, healthy recipes, Healthy Tea Recipes, recipes easy healthy, recipes healthy easy
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 black tea bags (or 2 tsp loose leaf black tea)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1-2 tsp sugar or sweetener (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, bring the water to a gentle boil.
  2. Add the tea bags and let them steep for 3–5 minutes until strong.
  3. Pour in the milk and heat until warm but not boiling.
  4. Stir in sugar or sweetener if using, then remove from heat.
  5. Strain if using loose leaf tea and pour into cups. Serve hot.