Description
Creamy blackberry bliss iced tea latte combines rich espresso with sweet blackberry syrup over chilled milk. Cold summer beverage invites refreshment and delightful flavor exploration for tea enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1.2 liters / 5 cups) water
- 8 Earl Grey tea bags or 4 tbsps loose-leaf tea
- ½ pint (237 ml / 1 cup) fresh blackberries
- ½ cup (100 g / 100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) half-and-half, whole milk, or dairy alternative
- 5 cups (1.2 liters / 5 cups) ice
Instructions
- Maceration: Crush blackberries with granulated sugar in a mixing bowl, coaxing out their luscious juices and transforming the fruit into a vibrant compote.
- Infusion: Submerge tea bags in the blackberry mixture, cascade boiling water (200°F) over the ingredients, and allow the brew to steep for 5 minutes, developing a rich, intense flavor profile.
- Straining and Chilling: Pour the concentrated tea through a fine-mesh sieve into an ice-filled pitcher, gently pressing to extract maximum essence, instantly cooling and slightly diluting the brew.
- Preservation: Secure the blackberry tea in an airtight container and refrigerate, maintaining its robust character for up to one week.
- Serving: Layer tall glasses with fresh ice, cascade the chilled blackberry tea, and crown with cold whole milk or half-and-half, creating a luxurious, layered beverage.
- Garnishing: Artfully scatter a few plump blackberries atop each glass, elevating the drink’s visual appeal and providing a fresh, elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Maximize Fruit Flavor: Thoroughly mash blackberries with sugar to release maximum natural sweetness and extract deeper fruity essence.
- Precise Brewing Temperature: Use water at exactly 200°F to prevent bitter tea extraction and ensure optimal flavor infusion.
- Proper Straining Technique: Gently press berries through fine-mesh sieve to extract maximum flavor without pushing pulp through.
- Storage Tip: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to one week, maintaining fresh taste and preventing flavor degradation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg