Ingredients
– 1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose-leaf Earl Grey tea
– 1 cup water
– ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
– 4-5 fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or 2 tablespoons cherry syrup)
– 1-2 teaspoons vanilla syrup or vanilla extract (to taste)
– 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
– Ice (if serving iced)
Instructions
1- Simmer the fresh cherries or syrup with about 2 tablespoons water for 3-5 minutes, gently mashing to release the juice.
2- Brew the Earl Grey tea in 1 cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bag or strain the leaves.
3- Pour the milk and the optional cinnamon stick into the saucepan with the simmered cherries, warming it gently until heated through.
4- Stir in the vanilla syrup or extract, tasting as you go to get the sweetness just right.
5- Combine the brewed tea with the cherry-milk mixture, pressing on the cherries for extra flavor, and stir everything well.
6- For iced tea, let it cool a bit before pouring over ice.
7- For hot tea, serve it right away and garnish with a cherry or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.
Last Step:
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🍒 Use store-bought cherry syrup for a quick shortcut without fresh cherries.
🍓 Substitute raspberries or strawberries to vary the fruity flavor.
🌿 Replace cinnamon with nutmeg or cardamom for a unique spice variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering, Brewing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan (if using non-dairy milk)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg