Description
A luxurious street tea. Hot, strong milk tea topped generously with 'Malai' (the thick layer of clotted cream skimmed from boiled milk).
Restaurants serving Malai Cha
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Black tea(CTC)
- Non-homogenized milk
- Malai(Milk skin)
- Sugar
Instructions
- Boil milk for hours to form a cream skin (Malai).
- Brew strong tea with milk/sugar.
- Pour and top heavily with Malai.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tea bags, Clotted cream
Pairing
Bakar Khani
Trivia
Similar to Indian Chai, but the thickness of the cream skin is a status symbol in Dhaka. The best companion for chatting (Adda).
Eating tips & etiquette
Eat a bit of the thick cream skin with a spoon, then melt the rest into the tea for supreme richness.
Allergen
Dairy