Milk tea

Beverages vary based on the amount of each of these key ingredients, the method of preparation, and the inclusion of other ingredients (varying from sugar or honey to salt or cardamom)[1] Milk tea is the default type of tea in India and Pakistan and referred to as chai.

The milk tea industry is likely to continue to grow due to its rising popularity in the global market.

The sugar that balances the milk and tea from the cultural beverage is leading to a larger consumption among people daily.

Milk has been historically regarded as a prominent beverage among nomadic communities, symbolizing their cultural identity.

[6] As nomadic populations migrated southward, the consumption of milk gradually permeated the Central Plains region, and history records that when Emperor Dezong of Tang made tea, he added "crispy", which is processed and fermented milk, and found it to be delicious.

In the pastoral regions of China, such as the Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Tibet, nomadic communities follow the process of initially crushing the tea leaves and subsequently infusing them in boiling water.

Salt is also used for long term storage as the horde face long-distance travel and extreme weather conditions.

Milk teas are generally high in sugar, fats and carbohydrates, increasing the risk of obesity when consumed regularly.

[22][23] A study has found that regular milk tea consumption may cause symptoms of addiction in adolescents.