What's a good substitute for Thai tea in making Tarik Tea?

Question: I can't find Thai Tea in all the supermarkets (even in specialty ones). Are there any other kinds of tea that could substitute for it? I bought some black tea but I haven't tried it yet...

Answer: Actually Teh Tarik is Malay or Singaporean. Use Indian black teas (Assam or Darjeeling). It's just "pulled" or aerated tea. The technique is what makes this particular tea special. This tea is special in that it is prepared using a unique technique. The tea is poured from a hand held high into a container held in a hand below. The tea is poured back and forth in this manner to create a thick froth. It is believed that this method mixes the tea with the condensed milk more thoroughly than other methods. It is also believed that this action cools down the tea to an optimum temperature for consumption.

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