Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea
A cozy blend of Earl Grey tea and sweet cherries, perfect for a delightful afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves or 2 tea bags
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, to taste)
- Ice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the cherries: Start by pitting and halving the sweet cherries.
- Boil the water: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil.
- Infuse the tea: Remove the boiling water from heat and add the Earl Grey tea leaves or bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cherries: Add halved cherries and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Sweeten it up: Taste and add sugar or sweetener, adjusting to preference.
- Strain the mixture: Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a heatproof jug.
- Mix in the milk: Stir in your chosen milk or milk alternative.
- Serve it up: Enjoy warm or serve over ice, garnished with reserved cherry halves.
Notes
Can be served warm or over ice. Add mint or lavender for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Earl Grey, Cherry, Milk Tea, Beverage, Cozy Drink
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