Milk tea is a popular beverage in India, enjoyed by people of all ages.
While cow’s milk is the most common type of milk used to make this tea, there are other options available for those who want or need to avoid dairy.
And in this blog post, I will share with you my personal favorite when it comes to substituting milk in Indian tea.
Let’s check it out.
What’s the best milk substitute for Indian tea?
In my experience, the best milk substitute for Indian tea is coconut milk.
You can use canned coconut milk as well with a 1:1 substitution ratio, or adjust it based on your own preferences.
Coconut milk is one of the healthiest foods.
Many people like it because they are dieting, working out, or are just health-conscious.
Coconut milk is healthy for your heart.
It also does not have lactose in it, so it can be used as a substitute for cow’s milk.
Many restaurants are now using coconut milk instead of cow’s milk for vegan dishes.
Even Starbucks has begun to use coconut milk as well, so, you can try it out yourself now.
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Is Indian milk tea good for health?
Yes, Indian milk tea is good for you.
It can help your heart, blood sugar levels, stomach, and more. (source)
What type of milk is used to make milk tea?
Milk tea is made with whole milk.
This makes it extra sweet and lightens the tea more than other types of milk.
You should use whole or oat milk as a base.
From there, you can experiment based on what type of taste, texture, and dietary needs you are looking for.
Is it OK to drink milk tea every day?
Yes, it is okay to drink milk tea every day.
But make sure you do not drink too much.
And only take the recommendation from a doctor about how much you should drink. (source)
Does milk tea make you fat?
It depends.
If you drink a milk tea with tapioca pearls once a day, for one month, without changing your diet or exercising, then it might make you gain 3-4.5 pounds (1.3 to 2 kilograms). (source)
How do I start a milk tea business?
You need to find a recipe that will work in your area.
You need the customer to be happy with what they buy.
Know your market, and love your staff…register it as a business.
Why is masala chai so popular?
Masala Chai is popular because it has a lot of health benefits.
When you make Masala Chai, you put spices in it like ginger and cinnamon.
This gives the tea a lot of health benefits.
Is chai Chinese or Indian?
It first came to India from China.
It is worth noting that chai dates back some 5000 – 9000 years ago and was created for use in Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine that uses spices and herbs for healing purposes.
What is the difference between chai and masala chai?
There is no difference between chai and masala chai.
Chai means tea so it is just called ‘tea’.
Masala refers to spices in Indian cuisine, so it is called ‘spiced tea’.
What is chai tea called in India?
The word chai means “tea” in Hindi.
Masala chai is a milky, sweet, spiced-filled black tea preparation that originated in India and is popular today in many other countries in South Asia and the diaspora. (source)
Why saying chai tea is wrong?
Americans call the drink “chai tea” but this is wrong.
The word for tea in Hindi is chai.
So, if you want to not use two words (chai and tea) then just say “chai”.
Is chai an Indian word?
Yes, the word “chai” is Hindi for “tea”.
Tea is from China.
The Hindi word means a mixture of spices that are steeped into a tea-like drink.
Recipes for chai vary across continents, towns, families, and cultures.
Why is milk tea so addictive?
Milk tea has a lot of sugar in it.
When you drink the milk tea, the sugar will dissolve quickly and go into your body.
Your brain may think that this is a drug and it will start to release dopamine.
This is what makes people addicted to milk tea.
Conclusion
In my experience, the best milk substitute for Indian tea is coconut milk.
You can use canned coconut milk as well with a 1:1 substitution ratio, or adjust it based on your own preferences.
The taste of this simple switch will be something that you and your family won’t want to go back from.
Have you tried swapping out cow’s milk in favor of an alternative yet?
Let me know the results.