Teh tarik (; Jawi: ) is a hot milk tea beverage most commonly found in restaurants, outdoor stalls, mamaks and kopitiams in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Etymology
The expression teh tarik is composed of the Malay words for "tea" (teh) and "pulled" (tarik), and can be translated as "pulled tea". Singapore and Malaysia, which split in 1965, both claim it as a specialty of local cuisine.
An element of showmanship exists in the serving of tarik. The ability to drag a long stream of tea above the heads of the patrons without giving them a shower is an amusing novelty for the locals and tourists alike. Food & Wine called it "the world's most athletic tea ritual".
- Teh halia, tarik flavoured with ginger.
Cultural importance
The drink in Malaysia is seen as a symbol of navigating conflict and as a common drink popular among disparate cultural groups.
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File:Teh Hijau Tarik in Banda Aceh.jpg|Teh hijau tarik in Banda Aceh
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See also
- Thai tea
- Hong Kong-style milk tea
- Bubble tea