Strawberry Earl Grey Milk Tea (Printer-friendly)
Floral Earl Grey tea blends with sweet strawberry syrup and creamy milk for a refreshing British-Asian fusion beverage.
# What you'll need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 2 Earl Grey tea bags
02 - 1 cup boiling water
→ Strawberry Syrup
03 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 2 tbsp water
→ Milk Tea
06 - 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy alternative
07 - Ice cubes, optional for serving
→ Garnish
08 - Sliced fresh strawberries
09 - Fresh mint leaves
# Method:
01 - Steep Earl Grey tea bags in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow tea to cool slightly.
02 - Combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring and mashing strawberries until thick syrup forms, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, strain if desired, and let cool.
03 - Pour brewed Earl Grey tea into a jug or large glass. Add prepared strawberry syrup and stir thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - Pour milk into the tea mixture and stir again. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding additional syrup or sugar if needed.
05 - Pour over ice cubes if serving cold. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves.
06 - Serve hot or iced and enjoy while fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The floral Earl Grey and sweet strawberries create a flavor combination you wont find at any coffee shop
- It comes together in just 15 minutes but tastes like something much more elaborate
02 -
- Adding milk to hot tea will cause it to curdle, so let that Earl Grey cool for a few minutes first
- The strawberry syrup thickens as it cools, so don't panic if it seems thin right off the stove
03 -
- Macerate the strawberries with sugar for 15 minutes before cooking to draw out more natural juice
- A drop of orange blossom water in the syrup elevates the floral notes to something truly special