Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik

The rich, creamy, and invigorating flavors of authentic Malaysian Teh Tarik, a frothy pulled tea that's both comforting and refreshing. This delightful beverage boasts a perfect balance of sweet condensed milk and robust black tea, creating a smooth, satisfying sip.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 20 min Total: 28 min Serves: 2

At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 28 minutes (8 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including water, black tea, sweetened condensed milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, when preparing this recipe, be mindful of potential cross-contamination with gluten. Ensure all utensils, surfaces, and ingredients, especially packaged items like condensed milk or tea bags, are handled in a gluten-free environment and are certified as such to avoid any risk. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, as all the core ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains. Always ensure any specialty milks or sweeteners used are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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4 cups water
4 bags black tea (such as Ceylon or Assam)
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (dairy or coconut-based for vegan) Shop
1/4 cup evaporated milk (dairy or coconut-based for vegan) Shop
2 tbsp sugar (optional, adjust to taste) Shop

Instructions

1 In a medium saucepan, bring the 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, or until a deep, rich color develops. The aroma should be robust and inviting.
2 Carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan, squeezing them gently to extract any remaining liquid. Discard the tea bags. Return the saucepan to low heat.
3 Pour in the 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk and the 1/4 cup of evaporated milk into the steeped tea. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until the milks are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy. If using, stir in the 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved.
4 To achieve the signature frothy texture of Teh Tarik, pour the hot tea mixture back and forth between two heatproof pitchers from a height of about 1-2 feet. Continue this 'pulling' process for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until a thick layer of foam forms on top. This action also helps to cool the tea slightly.
5 Pour the frothy Teh Tarik into two heatproof glasses. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the comforting, sweet, and creamy beverage.

Nutrition (per serving)

279

Calories

Protein

37g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

83mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Let the tea bags steep the full time so the tea is strong enough to stand up to the condensed milk.
Practice the pulling step over the sink with short pours, then raise the pitcher as you get comfortable. The tea is very hot.
Taste before adding the optional sugar. Sweetened condensed milk is already very sweet.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik?

Check water, black tea, sweetened condensed milk before they go into Gluten-Free Malaysian Teh Tarik. When preparing this recipe, be mindful of potential cross-contamination with gluten. Ensure all utensils, surfaces, and ingredients, especially packaged items like condensed milk or tea bags, are handled in a gluten-free environment and are certified as such to avoid any risk. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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