Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea
This Cherry Earl Grey Milk Tea combines the bright, bergamot-forward notes of Earl Grey with sweet, simmered cherries and creamy milk. A touch of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon round out this cozy beverage—serve it hot for a soothing treat or over ice for a refreshing twist!
Ingredients
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 tsp loose leaf
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk any kind
- 4 –5 fresh cherries pitted and halved
- 1 –2 tsp vanilla syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
- Ice optional, for iced version
Instructions
- Simmer cherries in a small saucepan until softened.
- Steep tea in hot water for 3–5 minutes.
- Add milk and cinnamon to cherries and warm gently.
- Stir in vanilla syrup and mix.
- Pour brewed tea into a mug.
- Strain the milk-cherry mix over tea, pressing to extract juice.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cherry-earl-grey-milk-tea/
Notes
- Feel free to swap vanilla syrup for honey or maple syrup.
- Use coconut or oat milk for a dairy-free version—coconut adds an extra tropical note!
- Leftover cherry-infused milk can be refrigerated and used in coffee or cereal within 24 hours.