Teh Tarik
Malaysia's national drink: strong black tea mixed with sweetened condensed milk, poured repeatedly between two cups from height to create a frothy texture. Served hot.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- strong black tea
- sweetened condensed milk (Dairy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- condensed milk contains dairy (cow's milk and sugar)
- some vendors add evaporated milk in addition to condensed milk
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionCondensed milk is the defining ingredient. Significant dairy content.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in teh tarik.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in teh tarik.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in teh tarik.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in teh tarik.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in teh tarik.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in teh tarik.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in teh tarik.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in teh tarik.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Condensed milk is the defining ingredient. Significant dairy content. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in teh tarik. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in teh tarik. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in teh tarik. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in teh tarik. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in teh tarik. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in teh tarik. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in teh tarik. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in teh tarik. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian. |
Key risk: Teh tarik appears to be a simple tea but is heavily dairy-laden due to the condensed milk that defines its flavor. The frothy texture comes from the high-pour technique, not from cream, but the dairy content is still significant. There is no standard non-dairy version.
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