A powdered composition which can be produced by spray drying and which can be used as the base of an instant milk tea powder is provided. The powdered composition comprises: 25 35% of di /tri saccharides other than lactose 3 20% of lactose 2 15% milk protein other than processed soluble caseinate 35 50% fat and 3 7% emulsifier. A process for producing the powdered composition by spray drying a dispersion of the ingredients in water is also provided. An instant milk tea powder is also provided which comprises 15 to 90% of the powdered composition 2 to 15% of tea solids 0 to 70% of monosaccharides or disaccharides in addition to those present in the powdered composition and 0 to 4% of anti caking agents and/or hydrocolloids and/or flavours and/or high intensity sweeteners.
