Floating Cloud Jasmine Milk Tea

Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Cloud-Like Foam

A floral-sweet iced tea base crowned with velvety whipped foam—inspired by Chinese tea artistry.

Ingredients

For the Jasmine Milk Tea Base (makes 2 servings)

• 2 tbsp jasmine green tea leaves (loose-leaf preferred)

• 2 tbsp sugar (or coconut sugar for caramel notes)

• 300ml whole milk (or oat milk for vegan option)

For the "Floating Cloud" Topping

• 60ml cold heavy cream (≥30% fat)

• 20g cloud powder (or 15g milk powder + 5g cornstarch)

• 10g sugar syrup (adjust to taste)

• 1x 8g cream charger (Nitrous oxide)

Optional Garnishes

• Crushed pistachios / edible flowers / caramel drizzle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Craft the Jasmine Milk Tea Base (5 mins active + overnight chilling)

① Caramelize the Tea & Sugar

• In a small saucepan, combine tea leaves and sugar over low heat.

• Stir constantly for 2-3 mins until sugar melts and tea darkens (Maillard reaction releases nutty aromas).

② Infuse the Milk

• Gradually pour in milk, stirring to dissolve caramelized sugar.

• Heat until steaming (∼80°C/175°F)—do not boil to preserve floral notes.

• Strain through a fine sieve, pressing tea leaves to extract flavor. Chill overnight for depth.

2. Whip the Cloud Topping (3 mins + 30-min chill)

① Mix Base Ingredients

• In a cream whipper, combine cold cream, cloud powder, and sugar syrup.

• Use a mini whisk or chopsticks to fully dissolve powders (no lumps!).

② Charge & Aerate

• Secure lid, install 8g cream charger, and purge gas immediately.

• Hold whipper upside-down and shake 10-15 times like a cocktail shaker.

• Refrigerate for 30 mins to stabilize foam.

3. Assemble with Flair

① Layer

• Fill a glass ¾ full with iced jasmine milk tea.

• Invert whipper and shake twice before dispensing foam in slow spirals.

② Garnish

• Top with crushed rose petals or gold leaf for Instagram-worthy elegance.

Key Techniques Explained

• Maillard + Milk Steeping: Deepens flavor without bitterness vs. simple steeping.

• Cream Charger Physics: Nitrous oxide creates smaller bubbles for longer-lasting foam.

• Chilling Matters: Overnight tea melds flavors; 30-min foam chill ensures stiffness.

Pro Tip: For clearer layers, gently pour foam over the back of a spoon.

Serving Suggestion: Pair with matcha financiers or lychee jelly.