Description
This refreshing Iced English Tea Latte combines the robust flavor of black tea with creamy whole milk, creating a smooth and chilled beverage perfect for warm days or any time you want a sweet, milky tea treat. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, this latte offers a delightful balance between bold tea and rich creaminess, with optional sweetener to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Tea and Milk
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (or milk of your choice)
- 2 black tea bags
Optional
- Sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea Bags: Place the two black tea bags in a measuring cup large enough to hold the milk and tea infusion.
- Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Remove from heat as soon as you start to see steam; do not let it boil.
- Steep the Tea: Pour the hot milk over the tea bags in the measuring cup, allowing the milk to steep the tea for 10 minutes to extract rich flavors.
- Remove Tea Bags: Stir the tea bags gently and squeeze them slightly to release remaining flavor before removing them from the milk.
- Add Sweetener: If you prefer a sweetened latte, add your chosen sweetener now and stir well to dissolve completely.
- Cool the Tea Mixture: Loosely cover the measuring cup with a towel to allow the tea to cool for about 30 minutes, which helps prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
- Refrigerate: Cover the measuring cup loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the tea is thoroughly chilled.
- Serve Over Ice: When ready to serve, pour the chilled tea latte over ice in a glass for a refreshing drink.
- Make a Bottle’s Worth (Optional): After cooling, transfer the tea latte into a bottle and store in the fridge, making it convenient to enjoy later.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; alternatively, substitute with almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Steeping the tea in hot milk rather than water enhances flavor and creaminess.
- Do not boil milk to avoid a burnt taste; heating until steaming is sufficient.
- Loosely covering while cooling prevents skin formation on the surface of the milk tea.
- Sweetener is optional; try honey, sugar, or flavored syrups according to your preference.
- Store leftover tea latte in the fridge and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: English
