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1. Ok, first measure 6 spoons of BOH tea leaves. I use the plastic spoon. If you don't have one then try 4-5 normal tbsp. Add 330-350ml mineral water.

2. Bring to a simmer. When the tea leaves float on top gently stir with a metal spoon. The leaves sink and will float again. Repeat this 3-4 times.

3. For faster cooling i used ice pack for making ice bath. Ice cubes or normal tap water will be fine. This step is not necessary, if you use cold milk the milk tea will end up warm.

4. Let it cool for 5 minutes.

5. Filter the tea using strainer. Gently press the leaves to squeeze out remaining liquid.

6. The filtered tea extract. Add brown sugar according to your taste. I used 3 spoons or about 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp.

7. Add Dutchlady full cream milk only, never use low fat milk. My glass is 420ml when it reaches on top.

If making this everytime is rather painstaking then you can make ahead a larger batch of boiled black tea and keep it refrigerated for few days. Add sugar and milk separately only when you need to make a cup of milk tea. However the aroma of freshmade tea will fade over time.

If you want faster way you can steep the tea leaves in a French press. Add hot water and wait till all the leaves sink to the bottom. Then press the plunger to extract the tea. This is a less messy way but you won't get full flavor like boiled tea. Still it is good to go without much astringent taste.

*A friendly warning: don't drink this before sleep and don't ask why you are rolling back and forth in bed for few hours. Hihi