Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of a Blackberry Tea Iced Tea Latte, a perfect fusion of rich earl grey tea and luscious blackberries. This iced latte is not only a thirst-quencher but also a sophisticated twist on traditional iced tea. Its creamy texture combined with the natural sweetness of blackberries makes it ideal for summer picnics, brunches, or a cozy afternoon treat. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this beverage highlights the delightful contrast between tart and sweet flavors, making it an essential addition to your warm-weather drink repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pint fresh blackberries (about 1 cup)
- 8 bags earl grey tea (or 4 tablespoons loose-leaf tea)
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or alternative sweetener)
- 1/2 cup half and half (or dairy alternative)
- 5 cups ice
Instructions
- Boil 5 cups of water in a saucepan.
- In a large bowl, combine blackberries and sugar; crush until jam-like.
- Add tea bags or loose-leaf tea to the bowl and pour boiling water over it. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Fill a large pitcher with 5 cups of ice.
- Strain the steeped tea over the ice using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- To serve, pour the iced tea into glasses over more ice, add cream or milk as desired, and garnish with fresh blackberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg