Oolong Espresso Shots For Bold Milk Tea

In Tea-spresso part 2, our scientist and Q grader, @marcnmarquez, tests oolong in a standard espresso basket. The shot comes out concentrated with a rich tea body. It mixes smoothly with milk for café-style drinks. After the pull, the same leaves still have more to give, so we steep them again for a clean cup. Fast, simple, repeatable.

What You Will See In The Video

  • Oolong loaded and tamped in the portafilter
  • A short, concentrated extraction made on an espresso machine
  • A second use of the same grounds for a brewed tea
  • The extract blended into a milk tea

Why This Works

  • Pressure boosts extraction speed
  • Fine grind and compact puck increase contact
  • Oolong’s rolled leaves open quickly under heat and water flow

Easy Ways To Use The Extract

  • Iced milk tea
  • Tea latte with simple syrup
  • Layered tea tonic with sparkling water