Earl Grey Cherry Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Tea
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1 cup water
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1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose leaves
→ Extras
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4-5 cherries, pitted and split in two
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Any kind of milk, ½ cup
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1-2 teaspoons of vanilla-flavored syrup
→ Optional Bits
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1 stick of cinnamon
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Ice cubes, if preparing a chilled drink
# Instructions:
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Cook the cherries with 2 tablespoons of water for a few minutes, using low heat. Mash gently once they soften.
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Let the tea steep in freshly boiled water for about 3-5 minutes. Take out the bag or strain after.
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Slowly warm up the milk together with the softened cherries. Add the cinnamon stick if you'd like. Stir once in a while.
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Mix in as much vanilla syrup as you'd like to the milk and cherry mix.
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Pour the brewed tea into your cup, then strain in the milk and cherry mixture. Press the cherries to release their juices while straining, and mix thoroughly.
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Sip it warm or pour over ice for a refreshing cold drink. Optionally, you can fancy it up with a cherry or cinnamon stick for garnish.
# Notes:
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Serve hot or chilled with ice
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Fits any milk preference
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Adjust the sweetness however you want
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Top with a cherry or cinnamon to dress it up