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Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

A creamy, floral milk tea infused with Earl Grey and sweet cherry syrup for a refined café-style drink at home.
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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
  

Tea Base
  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 2 cups water hot
Cherry Syrup
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
Milk Tea Assembly
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup ice cubes optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Tea kettle
  • Strainer
  • Glass mugs

Method
 

  1. Simmer cherries, sugar, and water in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Mash gently and strain to create cherry syrup.
  2. Brew Earl Grey tea in hot water for 3–5 minutes, then remove tea bags.
  3. Stir cherry syrup into the brewed tea to taste.
  4. Add milk and mix gently until well combined.
  5. Serve warm or pour over ice for an iced version.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and milk ratio to taste. Works well with plant-based milk.