Cherry Vanilla Earl Grey Tea Recipe
A cozy and aromatic Cherry Vanilla Earl Grey Tea combines the classic bergamot flavor of Earl Grey with fresh cherries and creamy vanilla for a delightful twist. This comforting beverage is perfect for tea lovers seeking a warm, fruity, and mildly sweet drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tea
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose leaf Earl Grey tea
- 1 cup water
Cherry Vanilla Mixture
- 4–5 fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup milk (any type)
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the halved cherries with 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the cherries soften, then gently mash to release the juices.
- Brew Earl Grey Tea: Boil 1 cup of water in a kettle or pot. Steep the Earl Grey tea bag or loose leaf tea for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag or strain the leaves.
- Heat Milk and Cinnamon: Add the milk and optional cinnamon stick to the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- Add Vanilla Syrup: Stir the vanilla syrup into the warmed milk and cherry mixture until well combined.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the brewed Earl Grey tea into a mug and strain in the milk-cherry mixture, pressing down on the cherries to extract more flavor and juice. Serve immediately while hot, or allow to cool and serve over ice if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cherries with frozen cherries if fresh are unavailable — just thaw them before use.
- Use any type of milk according to preference, such as dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup to taste or use vanilla extract as a substitute (reduce quantity accordingly).
- If you prefer a stronger cherry flavor, mash the cherries more thoroughly or add an extra cherry.
- The optional cinnamon stick can be omitted or replaced with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- This tea is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours and reheated gently.
