Earl Grey Cherry Drink (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 tsp of loose leaves
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1 cup of water
→ Mix-ins
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Half a cup of milk (any kind works)
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Four to five fresh cherries, pitted and cut in half
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One or two teaspoons of vanilla syrup
→ Optional Additions
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One stick of cinnamon
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Ice cubes (if you want it chilled)
# Instructions:
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Put the cherries in a small pan, add 2 tablespoons of water, and let them simmer for around 3 to 5 minutes. Gently mash after softening.
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Pour hot water over the tea bag or loose leaves and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the leaves or tea bag after brewing.
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Heat the milk in a pan along with the soft cherries. Add the cinnamon stick if you'd like. Stir every so often while warming.
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Mix in the vanilla syrup to the milk and cherry combo. Adjust to your preferred sweetness level.
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Take a mug, pour in the brewed tea, and strain the milk mixture into it, pressing the cherries to get all the juice out. Stir everything together thoroughly.
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Serve it right away while it’s warm, or let it cool and add ice for a cold version. Add a cherry or a cinnamon stick on top for a fancier look, if you want.
# Notes:
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You can enjoy it either hot or iced.
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Any milk variety will work perfectly.
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The sweetness is flexible, adjust to your taste.
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Decorating with cherries or cinnamon is optional.