Ms. Lê Thị Ánh Trinh
A refreshing, subtly sweet glass of aloe vera milk tea with chewy aloe vera pieces is quite popular during the summer or on hot days. With just a few readily available ingredients, you can easily make a delicious cup yourself. Learn how to make authentic milk tea with aloe vera topping at home with GC Food in this article!
1. Ingredients for making aloe vera milk tea
To make a perfect cup of homemade milk tea that's fragrant, creamy, and refreshing, you just need to prepare the following basic ingredients:
Oolong/Black Tea: 100g (choose a variety with a strong aroma)
Milk Powder: 150g
Granulated Sugar: 120g (can be substituted with rock sugar if you prefer a lighter taste)
Rock Sugar: 150g
Iodized Salt: 1 - 2 teaspoons (enhances the tea's flavor)
Ice cubes: Just enough
Fresh aloe vera: 2 branches (choose the kind with white, crisp flesh)
Lemon: 1 slice
Filtered water: 3.9 liters
Pandan leaves: 3 leaves
2. How to make tasty, crispy aloe vera jelly without the slime
2.1. Step 1: Peel and dice the aloe vera
Using a sharp knife, peel off the green outer layer and cut the white flesh into small, diced pieces. Remember to wear gloves to avoid getting the residue on your hands, which can cause itching.
2.2. Step 2: Soak in salt and lemon water
Pour enough water into a basin to fully submerge the aloe vera.
Squeeze a lemon and add 2 tablespoons of salt to the water.
Soak the aloe vera for about 15 minutes to remove the slime and reduce bitterness.
2.3. Step 3: Rinse thoroughly
Rinse the aloe vera with water until the aloe vera is no longer slimy.
If it is still slimy, gently mix the aloe vera with a small amount of granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes, then rinse again to clean it thoroughly.
2.4. Step 4: Blanch briefly
Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil.
Quickly blanch the freshly washed aloe vera for about 1 - 2 minutes.
Then, immediately remove it and soak it in a bowl of ice water.
2.5. Step 5: Soak in rock sugar (optional)
Boil 3 liters of water with pandan leaves and rock sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. When the water starts to boil, remove the pandan leaves immediately to avoid bitterness.
Turn off the heat, add the blanched aloe vera to the pot, and stir gently so that the aloe vera absorbs the sugar.
Wait for the aloe vera to cool, then put it in the refrigerator to make it crisper and cooler.
If you don't have enough time to make the jelly yourself, you can buy packaged aloe vera from GC Food.
3. How to make creamy aloe vera milk tea
3.1. Step 1: Cook the tea water
Boil 1 liter of filtered water.
Put the tea in a tea bag/strainer to minimize tea leaves from mixing into the water.
When the water starts to boil, add the tea to the pot.
Note: Brew or steep tea over low heat; for black tea, simmer for 5 minutes, while oolong tea only needs 1 minute.
3.2. Step 2: Cook the milk tea
Slowly add 150g of milk powder to the warm tea, stirring well.
Add 120g of sugar and a pinch of salt to balance the flavor, then whisk until dissolved.
3.3. Step 3: Assemble and enjoy
Choose a glass and add an appropriate amount of aloe vera jelly.
Pour in the chilled milk tea.
Add a few ice cubes and stir well.
Decorate with some basil seeds or chia seeds (if desired) for a healthier feel.
This recipe is suggested by the GC Food team - a supplier of aloe vera that meets food safety and hygiene standards.
G.C Food Joint Stock Company (GC Food) is a pioneering enterprise in harnessing the value of Vietnam's natural aloe vera and coconut plants. With the mission of "Creating a happy world through providing a happy food chain," GC Food is committed to delivering products that meet international standards, are environmentally friendly, and beneficial to consumer health.
Learn more in the About GC Food section.
Aloe vera milk tea is an effective and delicious cooling drink. Thanks to a simple recipe and fresh aloe vera from GC Food, you can easily make yourself a refreshing and nutritious cup of milk tea at home.
This article was compiled by the GC Food Team - Experts in natural ingredients.
