Refreshing Iced Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

A perfectly balanced, sweet, and floral iced milk tea featuring the robust notes of Earl Grey and a hint of sweet cherry flavor. Ideal for a warm afternoon.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 glasses

Course: Beverage, Drink

Cuisine: Fusion

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Tea Base

2 cups Water
4 bags Earl Grey Tea High quality recommended
1 tablespoon Loose Leaf Black Tea Optional, for stronger base

Sweetener & Flavor

1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
2 tablespoons Cherry Syrup Or cherry extract mixed with simple syrup
1/2 cup Milk Whole milk, oat milk, or preferred creamer

Serving

1 1/2 cups Ice Cubes For serving

Method

Instructions

Steep the Tea: Bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the 4 tea bags and optional loose leaf tea. Cover and steep for exactly 5 minutes for a strong, non-bitter brew.
Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still hot, remove the tea bags/leaves. Immediately stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved. This creates a concentrated tea syrup.
Chill the Base: Allow the sweetened tea base to cool slightly at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a container and refrigerate until completely chilled (at least 30 minutes).
Assemble: Once chilled, divide the cherry syrup evenly between two tall glasses filled almost to the top with ice cubes.
Combine: Pour the chilled Earl Grey tea base equally over the ice in each glass. Top each serving with 1/4 cup of your preferred milk.
Serve: Stir well to combine all layers. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Serve immediately for a refreshing experience.

Notes

For a clearer tea, allow the hot tea to cool to lukewarm before adding milk, rather than pouring directly over ice, which can cause cloudiness. Adding a few fresh or frozen cherries as garnish enhances the presentation.