Cheese…and tea? Yup. It may sound like an unnecessary combination, but this beverage has a very unique and captivating flavor.
Cheese tea is a concoction made out of iced brewed matcha, black, or oolong tea topped with a frothy layer of milk, whipped cream, salt, and cream cheese.
It was born somewhere around 2010 in the Taiwanese night markets. In the beginning, the creators of the tea used a blend of powdered cheeses, whipped cream, and milk to achieve a frothy cream cheese topping.
The crowds absolutely loved it, and soon enough, cheese tea spread to China’s Guangdong province where it became all the rage. Over time, tea masters decided to switch to fresh cream cheese instead of the powdered version to give it an amazing flavor.
In case you’re wondering, cheese tea tastes kind of like dessert, but it has strong savory undertones that give it a unique spin. The top layer is reminiscent of a delicate cheesecake-flavored coat of whipped cream that sits on top of a nice cup of cold brew.