Cheese Tea Has Come to the U.S. — Plus Here’s How to Make It at Home

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Cheese Tea

Cheese tea is not only something that actually exists, it has now come to the U.S. That’s right, if you love cheese AND you love tea, then you’re certainly not alone. But would you be willing to try the two together in one tongue-tingling recipe?

Served at the Little Fluffy Head café in Los Angeles as well as at Happy Lemon which has locations in New York, Boston, and San Francisco, cheese tea (or zhī shì chá as it’s called in Mandarin) originated in the street stalls of Taiwan before finding its way through China to Singapore, Malaysia, and now to North America.

Those in the U.S. who are brave enough to try this unexpected delight (or culinary dare?) can order a range of cheese teas (A.K.A. Fluffy Tea), including ones made with chocolate, matcha, oolong, and jasmine tea or regular ol’ black tea, green tea, or milk tea. From there, baristas will top the beverage with a deep layer of sweet and salty cheese. Um, yum?

Ice cold tea makes the perfect drink base while a layer of rich, creamy cheese sits on top of the tea. Each drink comes with a special sipping lid that allows the cheese topping and tea to mix in your mouth.