Earl Grey With Cream Homemade Recipe

One of the most popular ways to enjoy a strong black tea is with a splash of cream. It is actually one of the favorite English tea traditions to add tea to Earl Grey tea. Nowadays, Earl Grey with cream is enjoyed hot or cold, using technics such as cold brew.

What is Earl Grey with Cream?

The Earl Grey Cream you can find in store is, most of the time, a mix of chemical flavors that gives a creamy taste. At home, you can make your own delicious and healthy version without any synthetic flavors using Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea, vanilla extract and cream or milk.

Our Earl Grey with Cream Recipe

For this recipe, you have a few: you can make an Earl Grey with cream hot or cold, and you can also exchange some ingredients to your taste.

The ingredients you will need:

• Loose Leaf Earl Grey tea
• Milk or cream
• Vanilla extract
• Ice

Make it hot : Creamy Earl Grey Tea

1. To make hot Earl Grey with cream, start by brewing a strong loose leaf Earl Grey tea.
2. Brew 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup of boiling water (about 100 °C or 212 °F). Let it steep for 3–5 minutes.
3. While the tea is steeping, warm your milk or cream. You can do this on the stove or in the microwave.
4. Once the tea is ready, strain the leaves and pour the tea into your cup.
5. Add a splash of warm milk or cream to the tea.
6. Add a few drops of vanilla extract to taste.
7. Stir well and enjoy your hot Earl Grey with cream!

Make it Iced : Cold Brew Earl Grey with Cream

To make iced Earl Grey tea with cream, we recommend doing a cold brew tea.

1. Start by putting 3 to 5 spoons of loose Earl Grey tea in a pitcher and add cold water. Use about 1 cup of water per teaspoon of tea.
2. Leave it in the fridge for about 4 hours or overnight for a stronger brew.
3. Once the tea has steeped, strain the leaves out.
4. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the cold-brewed Earl Grey tea over the ice.
5. Add a splash of cold milk or cream.
6. Add a few drops of vanilla extract to taste.
7. Stir well and enjoy your iced Earl Grey with cream!

Earl Grey with Cream is a delightful twist on a classic tea that can be enjoyed hot or cold. By making it at home, you can control the quality of ingredients and avoid synthetic flavors, resulting in a healthier and more satisfying drink. 

Whether you're sipping it on a cold winter morning or enjoying a refreshing iced version on a hot summer day, this recipe allows you to customize your tea to your preference. So, gather your loose leaf Earl Grey tea, milk or cream, and vanilla extract, and enjoy this timeless beverage with a creamy touch.