Milk Tea Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Put milk and sugar in a pan and heat.
2. 2
   When the milk comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and add the tea bags.
3. 3
   Simmer to extract the tea flavor for about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Then just simmer the mixture slowly, stirring so that it doesn't get burned on the bottom, slowly so that the tea fragrance doesn't dissipated, and preventing a skin from forming on the top.
5. 5
   Don't leave the pot unattended and stir for about 1.5 hours until it is reduced to about 200 ml.
6. 6
   When the jam has reduced and thickened, strain it through a tea strainer or similar to remove any surface skin or lumps.
7. 7
   Pour into a sterilized jar and its done.
8. 8
   I used 3 bags of Earl Grey tea this time.
9. 9
   I think this is best made with a strong fragrant tea.
10. 10
    Put the milk and sugar in a large heatproof bowl and microwave for 2 minutes at 700W.
11. 11
    Add the tea bags, and roll the bowl around for about 5 minutes to extract the tea flavor.
12. 12
    Microwave with the tea bags still in the bowl for another 9 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove the surface skin.
14. 14
    Squeeze out the tea bags to extract their flavor and take out.
15. 15
    Microwave for 3 minutes at 700 W to finish.
16. 16
    This will result in a smooth, silky jam.