Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Cherry Vanilla Earl Grey Tea, a delightful fusion of aromatic Earl Grey tea, sweet cherries, and creamy vanilla. This recipe is perfect for cozy evenings or refreshing iced drinks on sunny days. The subtle warmth of cinnamon enhances the flavor profile, making each sip a unique experience. With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy this versatile beverage hot or cold. Plus, it’s customizable; adjust the sweetness to your liking with vanilla syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose leaf)
- 1 cup water
- 4–5 fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
- 1/2 cup milk (any type)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer pitted and halved cherries with 2 tablespoons of water over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Boil 1 cup of water and steep the Earl Grey tea for 3-5 minutes before removing the tea bag or straining loose leaves.
- Add milk and optional cinnamon stick to the cherries; stir gently over low heat until combined.
- Stir in vanilla syrup and strain the cherry-milk mixture into the brewed tea.
- Serve hot or allow to cool before pouring over ice for an iced version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg