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Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

A fruity, floral homemade milk tea made with Earl Grey, fresh cherries, and creamy milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea
  • 4-5 tea bags Earl Grey tea or 2 tbsp loose leaf
  • 1 cup cherries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar or honey adjust to taste
  • 1-1.5 cups milk any type
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 0.5 cup tapioca pearls optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Simmer cherries, water, and sugar until soft and syrupy.
  2. Steep Earl Grey tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine cherry syrup with brewed Earl Grey.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Add tapioca pearls to glasses if using.
  6. Serve over ice or warm.

Notes

Adjust cherry sweetness based on season; frozen cherries work perfectly.