Transparent milk tea achieves its clarity through a specialized process separating flavor extraction and milk component manipulation.
Here's a breakdown:
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Tea Flavor Extraction: The flavor is extracted from loose Assam tea leaves by passing water vapor through them. This method aims to extract the flavor without also extracting the tannins and other pigments that give tea its color.
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"Transparent Milk" Creation: The 'transparent milk' component is manufactured by isolating lactose and milk minerals from regular milk while discarding the white-colored milk fat and protein. The result is a clear liquid that still contains the essence of milk without its opacity.
In essence, the process relies on selectively extracting colorless flavor compounds from tea and re-engineering milk to retain its key flavors while eliminating the components that cause color.
