Refreshing Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

A delightful fusion of robust Earl Grey tea, sweet cherry flavor, and creamy milk, perfect for a cool and refreshing beverage.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Beverage, Drink

Cuisine: Fusion

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Tea Base

2 cups Water
2 bags High-quality Earl Grey Tea
1 tablespoon Sugar (adjust to taste) Or sweetener of choice

Flavor & Milk

1/4 cup Cherry Syrup (e.g., Torani or homemade) Adjust for sweetness preference
1/2 cup Milk Whole milk, almond, or oat work well
1 cup Ice cubes

Garnish (Optional)

4 Fresh or Maraschino Cherries For topping

Method

Instructions

Brew the Tea: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the 2 Earl Grey tea bags for 5 minutes. Do not over-steep to avoid bitterness.
Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still hot, stir in the tablespoon of sugar until fully dissolved. Remove the tea bags.
Chill: Allow the brewed tea to cool slightly, then transfer it to the refrigerator or pour over half of the ice cubes to achieve a quick chill.
Assemble the Milk Tea: In two tall glasses, add the cherry syrup, dividing evenly between them.
Combine: Fill both glasses completely with the remaining ice cubes. Pour the chilled Earl Grey tea over the ice, filling each glass about 3/4 full.
Finish: Gently layer the milk on top of the tea mixture. Stir gently before drinking to combine flavors. Garnish with cherries if desired.

Notes

For a stronger tea flavor, increase the tea bags to three. If using fresh cherries, muddle a few at the bottom of the serving glass before adding syrup for extra depth.