Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea
Enjoy a cozy, flavorful Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea, perfect hot or iced. This quick homemade milk tea combines fragrant Earl Grey tea with creamy milk and sweet cherry syrup. Ideal for mornings, afternoons, or summer refreshment.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Earl Grey tea leaves or 1 Earl Grey tea bag
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk dairy, oat, almond, or soy for dairy-free/vegan option
- 2 –3 tbsp cherry syrup adjust to taste
- Ice cubes optional, for iced tea
- Sweetener optional, sugar or honey
- Fresh cherries or mint leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water and steep the Earl Grey tea leaves (or tea bag) for 3–5 minutes.
- Heat or froth milk while tea is brewing. For iced tea, keep milk cold.
- Remove tea leaves or tea bag, pour tea into a cup, and add milk. Stir gently.
- Mix in cherry syrup and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Hot version: Serve immediately in a cozy mug.
- Iced version: Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour tea over ice, and stir.
- Garnish with fresh cherries or mint for a visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Use honey, agave, or maple syrup for natural sweetness.
- Substitute milk with oat, almond, or soy milk for dairy-free or vegan options.
- Cold brew the tea in the fridge for 6–8 hours for a smoother iced tea.
- Add fresh or frozen cherries during brewing for stronger cherry flavor.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract for aroma.
- Froth milk for a café-style experience with hot tea.
- Layer milk and tea for a visually striking iced presentation.