Cherry Vanilla Earl Grey Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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1 Earl Grey tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose leaf)
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup milk (any type)
→ Flavorings
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4-5 fresh cherries, pitted and halved
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1-2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
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1 cinnamon stick (optional)
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Ice (optional for iced version)
# Instructions:
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Simmer cherries with 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan for 3-5 minutes until soft. Mash gently to release juices.
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Bring 1 cup water to boil. Steep Earl Grey tea for 3-5 minutes, then remove tea bag or strain leaves.
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Add milk to cherries in saucepan with optional cinnamon stick. Heat gently while stirring.
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Add vanilla syrup to milk mixture. Pour brewed tea into mug, then strain in milk-cherry mixture, pressing cherries to extract juice. Stir well.
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Serve hot immediately, or let cool and pour over ice for iced version. Optionally garnish with fresh cherry or cinnamon.
# Notes:
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A comforting milk tea combining Earl Grey's citrus notes with sweet cherries and vanilla, can be served hot or iced.