Teh Tarik

Malaysia's unofficial national drink — strong black tea blended with condensed milk and aerated by pulling between two cups in long, frothy arcs until it reaches the ideal temperature and consistency — is consumed at every mamak stall, kopitiam, and office canteen in the country, at all hours. The technique requires years of practice to master and the best examples, served by mamak masters who have pulled teh tarik for three decades, are objects of genuine skill.