Iced Earl Grey Latte
Creamy, cool, sweet & slightly floral–an iced earl grey latte is the perfect little pick-me-up. Made with just earl grey tea, sugar and milk! It’s easy to make at home and a fraction of the cost of buying out.
Earl Grey lattes were my first introduction to tea lattes, and I’ve loved them ever since. I used to order a blended iced version from a local vegan spot near my work, and it quickly became a favorite. But when I started ordering iced Earl Grey lattes elsewhere, they were often watery and lacking flavor. So I set out to recreate that same bold, creamy drink at home—and it turns out, all it takes is one simple little step. Let’s make it!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold, real Earl Grey flavor – no more watery tea lattes. My method brings out the full citrusy, bergamot flavor of the tea.
- Simple to make at home – just a few ingredients (tea, sugar and milk).
- Perfectly creamy and refreshing – the balance of strong tea and milk is just what we want in an iced earl grey latte.
- Better than coffee shop versions – skip the disappointment and make a consistently delicious iced Earl Grey latte at home, exactly how you want it.
- Easy to customize – adjust the sweetness, milk, or tea strength to suit your taste.
- Make it ahead – so its ready when you are
More Earl Grey Recipes to try
If you love Earl Grey as much as I do, I have a few other recipes you might enjoy:
Earl Grey Scones – soft, buttery, and perfect with a cup of tea
Earl Grey Milk Tea – If you prefer something richer and sweeter, you might like this one, its made in a boba shop style with sweetened condensed milk.
Hot London Fog Latte – warm, comforting, and lightly sweet
Earl Grey Syrup – great for adding to drinks, desserts, or even cocktails
Earl Grey Popsicles – a fun, refreshing way to enjoy your earl grey latte in popsicle form!
Ingredient notes
Earl grey tea bags – or loose leaf tea (just double up on the amount of tea you would normally use per 1 cup of hot water).
Sugar – I like the flavor of just regular granulated sugar best with earl grey. But you can use brown sugar if you would like.
Milk – 2% milk is my go-to for tea lattes, it adds just enough creaminess without overpowering the tea flavor.
Vanilla (optional) – vanilla is a delightful addition to anything earl grey but its not required!
How to make an iced earl grey latte
Start by boiling water and placing tea bags into a pot.
Steep the tea for 5 minutes and remove the tea bags, be sure to gently press the tea bags against the side of the pot to release as much flavor as possible.
Stir in the sugar and place the pot over medium heat. If adding vanilla, add it here.
Bring to a boil, then let the mixture cook for about 10 minutes. This helps remove some of the excess water, slightly thicken the mixture, creating a tea concentrate. It’s the same method I use to make amazing chai lattes at home.
Now transfer the tea mixture to a storage jar or bottle you plan to use for storing in the fridge.
It’s best if you can allow the tea concentrate to cool fully before making an iced drink but if you can’t wait (I get it!) mix the milk and tea mixture first to cool it down so your drink doesn’t become watery from melting ice.
To make a latte, simply combine the concentrate, milk and ice in a glass and enjoy!
Iced Earl Grey Latte
This iced Earl Grey latte is made with a simple tea concentrate, giving it a bold, balanced flavor that won’t get watered down over ice. It’s smooth, lightly floral, and perfectly creamy — just like a café-style iced latte, but made with tea.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Concentrate:
- 4 earl grey tea bags
- 2 cups boiled water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Latte:
- 1/2 cup earl grey concentrate
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup milk, depending on preference
- ice
Instructions
Concentrate:
- Steep tea bags in boiled water for 5 minutes. It’s helpful to just brew in the pot you plan to cook the concentrate in.
- Stir in sugar + vanilla and place over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to a simmer and cool for an addition 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to glass jar or bottle and allow to cool before making a latte if possible. The mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Latte:
1. Combine milk and earl grey concentrate, add ice and enjoy!
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