We love tea time. It’s a moment that you get to sit down, relax and enjoy the time to yourself. But tea time is even better with sweet, delicious cookies! Whether you enjoy your tea time alone or with company, these little French cookies will be an absolute hit. Make the most delicious tea time snack with this recipe for milk tea macarons by Moriyama Teas!

Recipe milk tea macarons

Ingredients for the shell

105g ground almond powder • 90g granulated sugar • 120g powdered sugar • 90g egg white • 30g milk tea powder

Preparation of the shell

1. Sieve the ground almond powder, powdered sugar and milk tea powder into a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form.
3. Add the powdered mixture to the meringue a third at a time. Fold the mixture until it falls in a thick ribbon from the spatula.
4. Preheat the oven to 150C.
5. Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag with a large round nozzle. 
6. Pipe the macarons onto baking paper in 3cm circles.
7. Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface a few times to release any air bubbles and leave them to rest for 30 mins until the macarons have developed a skin.
8. Bake the macarons for 15 mins.
9. Once baked, transfer the macarons to a wire rack immediately to cool.

Ingredients for the filling

190g unsalted butter • 3 tsp heavy cream • 40g milk tea powder • 15ml water

Preparation of the filling

1. In a large bowl, add butter and whisk until light and fluffy.
2. Mix the milk tea powder with 15ml of boiling water until fully dissolved.
3. Add the milk tea powder mixture and the heavy cream to the butter and whisk until thickened and ready to pipe.
4. Transfer the filling to a piping bag with a round nozzle and pipe on half the macaron shells.
5. Sandwich the shells and they are now ready!

Do you also want a lovely teapot to serve your tea during tea time? Take a look at our collection of stainless steel teapots, cast iron teapots and glass teapots here.