Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

We’ve been taking some inspiration from the hot summer days and have been testing different iced tea recipes. Now is the perfect time for this recipe because it is cherry season! Grab some cherries and join us in this Cherry Earl Grey indulgence.

Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Approximately 6 servings

Cherry Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 C. Water
• 1 C. Sugar (If you prefer a less sweet drink, you can use 1/2 C. instead)
• 1 1/2 to 2 C. Pitted Cherries, Roughly Chopped
• 1/4 tsp. Vanilla Extract*
• 1/8 tsp. Almond Extract*

*Optional

Instructions:

1. Add water, sugar, and cherries into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high until simmering. Cook for around 15 minutes, stir occasionally. When the mixture is ready, it will have a dark red hue and a thick, syrup-like consistency.
2. When finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
3. Strain the mixture to remove the cherry pulp. Discard pulp. Set strained syrup to one side to cool.

(Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks if not used immediately.)

Earl Grey Milk Tea

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp. Earl Grey Tea, heaped
• 2 C. Water
• 1/2 C. Milk
• Whole Cherries with stems, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Boil water. Add Earl Grey tea leaves to an empty tea pot. When the water has boiled, pour over tea leaves. Steep for 5 minutes.
2. Using a fine mesh sieve, strain tea into an ice filled 1qt pitcher. Discard used tea leaves. 
3. Add 1/2 cup of milk to iced tea. Set prepared Earl Grey milk tea to one side.

 

How to Build a Glass of Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea

1. Fill a glass of your choice with ice.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of cherry syrup over ice.
3. Fill remainder of cup with Earl Grey milk tea.
4. Top with a cherry or two and enjoy.

 

This also makes a great cocktail which pairs well with cherry liquor or even sherry. 

Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea Cocktail

1 Serving

Prep Time: 3 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 fluid oz. Earl Grey Milk Tea
• 1 1/2 fluid oz. Cherry Liquor (We used Bailey’s Chocolate Cherry Liquor)
• 3/4 fluid oz. Cherry Syrup
• Whole cherries with stems, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Add ingredients to a container with ice. Cover top and give it a good shake. Strain into a glass.
2. Add a splash of cherry syrup and garnish with cherries.
3. Enjoy.

 

Tips

- Prepare/measure all ingredients to make recipe execution process smoother.

- Sweeten to your liking, if you prefer a less sweet drink then use less sugar. I wouldn’t recommend any less than a 1/2 C. to maintain syrup like consistency.