Growing up all we ever used was milk powder, you got the best results by putting the milk powder in the mug, pouring a bit of hot tea (brewed separately in a pot) onto the powder to dissolve it, then adding the rest of the hot tea. Although not sure how that works with a tea bag. Personally I refuse to add a teabag to milk (liquid or reconstituted from powder)
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Mittens_meow@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
My milk powder isnât dissolving in my tea. Whatâs its problem? (Donât use liquid milk, not worth it for only 2 cups of tea a week)
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I hear Big Powder Milk is cutting itâs product with flour /s
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Flour is too expensive. Itâd probably be melamine
Fuck I hope we donât have to worry more about fake food due to shortages or cost cutting measures. Like, itâs already long been happening with honey but it would really suck if we had to deal with something genuinely dangerous like the melamine.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I just had a thought - maltodextrin is added to milk powder to help dissolvability etc. so maybe check whether thatâs included in yours. You might need one that has more of it (though it is a filler agent and can spike blood sugar)
Pilk@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Do you have one of those little cheap battery powered milk frothers? Theyâre great at mixing powders into liquids. $1.75 at IKEA or $2.25 at Kmart.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Thatâs a good idea or Mittens could by a tiny whisk.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I do this more for cocoa or other drink powders that tend to clump/not dissolve easily. Mostly cocoa powder when mixing it with soy milk before microwaving.
But first I put the powder in the bottom of the mug. (If using any sugar add that and stir it through, taking the chance to crush out any lumps between the back of the spoon and the side of the mug. The rough granules both help to break lumps up mechanically and also the dispersion/dissolvability helps the liquid permeate the dry powder.) Then add a small amount of the hot water/milk/liquid and stir it into a thick smooth paste, continuing to crush out any lumps. Keep adding small amounts and stirring until itâs thin and smooth, then add the rest of the hot water/milk/liquid.
Maybe if you do that first then chuck the teabag in it might still steep like normal. (I add the milk immediately and leave the teabag in because Iâm not waiting around to forget about the tea.)
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Will test !!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Justkittenâs suggestion of making the brewed tea first and then mixing hot tea into the milk powder is probably better. I just always try to do things in one cup/bowl/pot at any cost because I hate dishes
tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Sounds like itâs time to wean yourself off milk and start drinking your tea black
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Itâs so bitter though
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Long life/UHT milk is good for six months even after opening and doesnât need to be refrigerated. And is much nicer in a cuppa. Could be a better option?
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Okay idk about you but I would absolutely not drink UHT milk six weeks after opening, let alone six months⌠Iâm 100% sure it goes bad once the sealâs been brokenâŚ??!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨4⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Yeah, I use UHT soy milk and keep extras in the cupboard but it does need to go in the fridge after opening and should be used within a certain number or days.
A better idea would be the little single serve cups of milk/creamer (unless waste is a concern)