How long does it take for milk to dissolve in tea?

Milk doesn't actually dissolve in tea. It suspends in the tea, forming a mixture.

Here's why:

* Milk is a colloid: Milk contains tiny particles of fat and protein that are too large to truly dissolve in the tea.

* The process: When you add milk to tea, the fat and protein particles disperse throughout the tea, creating a cloudy appearance. The particles remain suspended, not fully dissolved.

The time it takes for the milk to appear to "dissolve" depends on:

* Temperature: Hotter tea allows the milk to disperse more quickly.

* Amount of milk: More milk takes longer to mix evenly.

* Type of tea: Certain teas have different tannins that can affect the mixing process.

Generally, it takes a few seconds to a minute for the milk to appear evenly dispersed in the tea.