Description
A delightful Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea combining the floral bergamot notes of Earl Grey with the sweet tartness of fresh cherries and creamy milk, enhanced with vanilla syrup and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect served hot or iced for a refreshing and comforting beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 tsp loose leaf Earl Grey tea
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Cherry Milk Mixture
- 4-5 fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup milk (any type: dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
- 1-2 tsp vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
To Serve
- Ice (optional for iced version)
- Fresh cherry or sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: In a small saucepan, add the fresh cherries and about 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until the cherries soften and release their juices. Gently mash the cherries to extract more flavor.
- Brew Tea: While the cherries simmer, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Steep the Earl Grey tea bag or loose leaf tea for 5 minutes for full flavor. Remove the tea bag or strain the leaves.
- Heat Milk Mixture: Pour the milk into the saucepan with the softened cherries and heat gently, stirring occasionally until warmed through. Add the cinnamon stick if using to infuse a subtle spice.
- Add Sweetness: Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla syrup into the milk and cherry mixture, adjusting sweetness to your liking.
- Combine Tea and Milk Mixture: Pour the brewed Earl Grey tea into a mug, then strain the warm milk and cherry mixture into the mug, pressing on the cherries to release all juices. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: For iced tea, allow the mixture to cool slightly and pour over ice in a glass. For hot tea, serve immediately. Garnish with a fresh cherry or sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cherries with frozen cherries if fresh are out of season; thaw them first.
- Adjust vanilla syrup according to sweetness preference or use honey/maple syrup as alternatives.
- Use any milk type to suit dietary needs such as almond, oat, or dairy milk.
- For a stronger cherry flavor, simmer cherries a bit longer or add cherry syrup.
- The optional cinnamon stick adds warmth but can be omitted if spice is not preferred.
- Serve with or without ice based on your preference for hot or cold beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
