Recipes from the Microground Tea Lab

Microground Ice Tea

To make iced tea from our line of tea powders, follow these simple steps:

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoons of tea powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) of cold filtered water
  • Ice cubes
  • Sweetener (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Dissolve the Tea Powder: Place the tea powder in a bowl or shaker bottle. Add a small amount of cold water (about 2-3 tablespoons) and whisk until the powder is fully dissolved and forms a smooth paste.
  2. Mix with Cold Water: Add the remaining cold water to the dissolved tea mixture. Stir or shake well to combine.
  3. Add Ice: Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour and Serve: Pour the tea over the ice cubes. Add sweetener if desired and stir well.

Hong Kong Milk Tea

Ingredients (1 serving):

  • 2 tablespoons of Yunnan Gold Rush black tea powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk or coconut cream or powdered cream/milk alternative made into a thick cream
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk or 1 tablespoon cane sugar or sweetener of your choice


Instructions:

  1. Brew the tea: Combine the black tea powder and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a brief boil and remove from heat and let the tea steep for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the milk mixture: Mix the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk or sweetener in a cup.
  3. Combine and serve: Pour the brewed tea into the milk mixture, stirring or whisking well to combine. Serve hot, or let cool in refrigerator and pour over ice for an iced boba tea.

London Fog Latte

Ingredients (1 serving):

  • 1-2 teaspoons London Fog Early Grey tea powder
  • 3⁄4 cup boiling water
  • 1⁄2 cup milk (any type)
  • Sweetener of choice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Brew the Tea: Mix the Earl Grey tea powder with the boiling water and let it steep for 3 minutes. Stir or whisk until well-dissolved.
  2. Froth the Milk: While the tea is steeping, heat the milk in a saucepan or microwave until warm, but not boiling. Froth the milk using a handheld frother, electric frother, or by vigorously whisking it until it becomes frothy and has a light foam.
  3. Combine Tea and Sweetener until fully dissolved (optional)
  4. Assemble the Latte: Pour the brewed tea into a mug. Gently pour the frothed milk over the tea, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Once all the milk is poured in, scoop the foam on top.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Dust with a little London Fog Early Grey tea powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamon, or dried lavender flowers.

Hojicha Latte

Ingredients (1 serving):

  • 1-2 teaspoons London Fog Early Grey tea powder
  • 3⁄4 cup boiling water
  • 1⁄2 cup milk (any type)
  • Sweetener of choice (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Brew the Tea: Mix the Earl Grey tea powder with the boiling water and let it steep for 3 minutes. Stir or whisk until well-dissolved.
  2. Froth the Milk: While the tea is steeping, heat the milk in a saucepan or microwave until warm, but not boiling. Froth the milk using a handheld frother, electric frother, or by vigorously whisking it until it becomes frothy and has a light foam.
  3. Combine Tea and Sweetener until fully dissolved (optional)
  4. Assemble the Latte: Pour the brewed tea into a mug. Gently pour the frothed milk over the tea, using a spoon to hold back the foam. Once all the milk is poured in, scoop the foam on top.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Dust with a little London Fog Early Grey tea powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamon, or dried lavender flowers.

Dirty Micro Matcha

  • Brew a shot of espresso, or 6 oz of dark roast coffee.
  • Make 6-8 ounces of Micro Matcha with filtered water.
  • Mix together and add a steamed frothed milk.
  • Serve hot, sweetened or iced, and get creative!