The history and culture of milk tea

The history of milk tea can be traced back to the middle of17th century. The British began to grow tea in India and brought back the drinking habit of adding milk and sugar. Later, this beverage spread to Hongkong and Taiwan Province Province, and gradually developed into a special beverage by adding local condiments. MilkTea was originally called "milk tea", and later it was called milk tea.

In Chinese mainland, the development of milk tea began at the end of1980s, which was mainly influenced by the culture of Taiwan and Hong Kong. At that time, milk tea was mainly black tea, plus milk and sugar. Later, with constant innovation and changes, the taste of milk tea gradually became rich and varied, including adding fruit juice, pudding, pearls, coconut milk and so on. It has become one of the most popular drinks for young people.

Milk tea culture has gradually formed, extending from the "night market culture" in Taiwan Province Province, which represents milk tea culture, forming a relaxed and leisurely lifestyle. Milk tea culture in different regions is also different. For example, milk tea in Taiwan Province province tends to be rich in flavor, while milk tea in Hong Kong tends to be sweet. No matter what taste it is, milk tea has become a way of emotional sustenance and relaxation for modern people.