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Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea: A Cozy Creamy Delight

Indulge in this Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea, a cozy drink that blends citrusy Earl Grey with sweet cherries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 2 bags Earl Grey Tea Opt for high-quality for best results.
  • 1 cup Water Fresh, filtered water is ideal.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup Milk Use dairy, almond, or oat milk based on dietary preference.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries Use ripe Bing cherries or frozen if fresh are unavailable.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Vanilla Syrup Adjust according to your personal taste.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Optional, enhances flavor.
  • Ice For serving if making the iced version.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • kettle
  • cup or teapot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cherries: In a small saucepan, combine pitted and halved fresh cherries with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat over low for about 3-5 minutes until the cherries soften and begin to break down.
  2. Brew Tea: Bring 1 cup of fresh, filtered water to a boil in a kettle. Pour the hot water over your Earl Grey tea and steep for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Combine Cherry Mixture: Pour in 1 cup of warmed milk into the saucepan with the cooked cherries. Gently heat and stir to combine.
  4. Sweeten Mixture: Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla syrup into the milk and cherry mixture.
  5. Serve: Pour brewed Earl Grey tea into a mug, then strain the creamy cherry mixture over the tea and enjoy hot or iced.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store any leftover Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. You can freeze the cherry syrup separately in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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