Strawberry Earl Grey Milk Tea (Printable)

Fragrant Earl Grey meets sweet strawberries in this creamy, refreshing milk tea. Enjoy hot or iced.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 2 Earl Grey tea bags
02 - 1 cup boiling water

→ Strawberry Syrup

03 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 2 tbsp water

→ Milk Tea Assembly

06 - 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy alternative
07 - Ice cubes (optional)

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Sliced fresh strawberries
09 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Steep Earl Grey tea bags in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Remove bags and allow tea to cool slightly.
02 - Combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring and mashing strawberries until thick syrup forms, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, strain if desired, and cool.
03 - Pour brewed Earl Grey tea and prepared strawberry syrup into a mixing jug. Stir thoroughly to incorporate flavors.
04 - Pour milk into the tea mixture and stir well. Adjust sweetness by adding additional syrup or sugar to taste preference.
05 - Pour over ice cubes if serving iced. Decorate with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The floral perfume of Earl Grey makes strawberries taste even brighter and more alive
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but feels like something from a fancy tea house
  • Perfect for those undecided moments when you want something both refreshing and comforting
02 -
  • Hot milk tea absorbs the strawberry flavor more deeply than iced versions, so consider letting it steep for an extra minute if serving warm
  • The strawberry syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it easy to whip up this drink on busy weekday mornings
  • Over-steeping Earl Grey can make it bitter, so set a timer rather than guessing
03 -
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract to the strawberry syrup for a creamier, more rounded flavor profile
  • Use coconut milk for a tropical twist that pairs surprisingly well with the bergamot notes

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