Description
Refreshing iced English tea latte blends classic British tea charm with creamy smoothness. Silky layers of chilled Earl Grey, milk, and gentle sweetness create a luxurious summer sip that transports you to a quaint London cafe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Tea Ingredients:
- 2 black tea bags
Milk Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups whole milk (or milk of your choice)
Optional Ingredients:
- Sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Select premium black tea bags and a spacious measuring cup that can accommodate the milk volume.
- Carefully position the tea bags inside the measuring cup, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Utilize a small saucepan to warm the milk, maintaining a gentle low heat and stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Watch for delicate steam wisps, which signal the milk’s optimal temperature; immediately remove from heat to prevent boiling.
- Gently cascade the heated milk over the tea bags, submerging them completely within the measuring cup.
- Allow the tea to permeate the milk for precisely 10 minutes, enabling a robust flavor infusion.
- Delicately manipulate the tea bags within the milk, subtly squeezing to extract any remaining essence before discarding.
- For those desiring additional sweetness, incorporate your preferred sweetener, stirring until fully dissolved and evenly distributed.
- Drape a lightweight towel over the measuring cup, permitting the tea mixture to gradually cool at ambient temperature.
- After approximately 30 minutes, transfer the mixture to the refrigerator, covering with plastic wrap to maintain freshness.
- When ready to serve, select a tall glass filled with ice cubes and gracefully pour the chilled tea latte.
- For extended storage, transfer the cooled tea latte into a sealed bottle, preserving it in the refrigerator until consumption.
Notes
- Steeping tea directly in milk creates a rich, creamy flavor that infuses every sip with deep, smooth tea essence.
- Gentle heating prevents milk from scorching, ensuring a silky smooth texture without bitter undertones.
- Low-temperature milk steaming helps extract maximum tea flavor while maintaining a delicate, balanced taste profile.
- Cooling at room temperature before refrigerating prevents unwanted milk skin and preserves the latte’s luxurious consistency.
- Storing in a sealed bottle extends freshness, allowing you to enjoy this refreshing beverage throughout the week.
- Optional sweeteners can be added during the steeping process for a personalized, tailored drink experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 24mg