Homemade Earl Grey Milk Tea: Enjoy Cafe-Quality with the Golden Ratio
Easy Homemade Royal Earl Grey Milk Tea Recipe (Golden Ratio for Cafe-Worthy Taste)
As the weather cools, it’s the season for a fragrant cup of milk tea! If you enjoy the rich flavors of black tea but want to avoid coffee’s caffeine, why not make it at home? The unique bergamot aroma of Earl Grey combined with creamy milk is always delightful. In the summer, serving it iced with plenty of ice cubes makes it incredibly refreshing and invigorating. With simple ingredients and an even simpler process, mastering the golden ratio means you’ll never need to visit a cafe for your milk tea fix again!
Ingredients
- Earl Grey tea leaves, 2g (or 1 tea bag)
- Fresh milk, 120ml
- Ice cubes (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, if you’re using loose tea leaves, prepare a tea infuser or strainer. If you’re using a tea bag, you can skip this step.
Step 2
Measure out exactly 2g of Earl Grey tea leaves and place them into your tea infuser. You can adjust the amount of tea leaves to your preference for stronger or milder flavor.
Step 3
To extract a rich flavor, pour about 60ml of hot water over the tea leaves. Let it steep for a few minutes until the liquid turns a deep, rich color. Steeping for 2-3 minutes is recommended for optimal flavor.
Step 4
Once the tea has steeped sufficiently, carefully remove the tea infuser. Next, fill your serving cup generously with ice cubes. Pour the freshly brewed, concentrated Earl Grey tea over the ice. The ice will chill the tea perfectly.
Step 5
Now, slowly pour in the 120ml of fresh milk. Watch as the milk swirls and mixes with the tea for a beautiful layered effect!
Step 6
Voila! Just like that, in about 5 minutes, your delicious homemade Earl Grey Milk Tea is ready. Feel free to adjust the tea steeping time for a stronger brew or modify the milk quantity to create your perfect cup. Enjoy!
