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Creamy Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

Creamy Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

A luxurious and fragrant milk tea combining the floral notes of Earl Grey tea with the sweet, tart essence of fresh cherries, finished with a creamy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage, Dessert Drink
Cuisine: Cafe-Style, Fusion
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 Earl Grey Tea Bags Use high-quality bags for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh or Frozen Cherries Pitted
Sweetener & Creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Or substitute with whole milk for a lighter version
  • 2-3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Serving
  • Ice Cubes

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the cherry syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the pitted cherries and 1 tablespoon of the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and release their juices, forming a light syrup. Lightly mash some cherries with a spoon.
  2. Steep the tea: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the Earl Grey tea bags, and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
  3. Combine and sweeten: Strain the cherry mixture into the brewed Earl Grey tea, discarding the solids. Stir in the remaining sugar (adjusting to taste) and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
  4. Chill the tea base: Allow the cherry-tea mixture to cool slightly, then chill completely in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or until very cold.
  5. Assemble the milk tea: Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes. Divide the chilled cherry Earl Grey tea mixture evenly between the two glasses.
  6. Finish with cream: Slowly pour half of the heavy cream over the top of each glass. Do not stir immediately; allow the cream to swirl naturally for a layered effect before serving.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the Earl Grey tea bags in a dry pan for 30 seconds before steeping. If you prefer a richer cherry flavor, blend the simmered cherries into a puree before adding them to the tea.