Description
A cozy, sweet, and creamy cherry vanilla tea latte made with strong black tea, cherry syrup, vanilla, and frothed milk—perfect for relaxing mornings or an indulgent afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1 cup brewed black tea (strongly brewed)
1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 tablespoons cherry syrup or cherry preserves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Fresh cherries or cherry bits (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew the black tea strong and pour it into a small saucepan.
- Add the cherry syrup or cherry preserves and vanilla extract to the tea. Stir and heat gently over medium-low heat until warm, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate small pot, warm the milk until steaming but not boiling. Froth the milk using a milk frother or whisk vigorously until foamy.
- Pour the warm cherry vanilla tea into your favorite mug.
- Slowly add the frothed milk on top, stirring gently to combine.
- Sweeten with honey if desired, and top with whipped cream and fresh cherries for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
Use almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
Substitute cherry syrup with cherry jam or preserves for a thicker, fruitier flavor.
To make it iced, chill brewed tea and milk separately and combine over ice with cherry syrup and vanilla.
Add a splash of cream or coconut cream for extra richness.
For a caffeine-free option, substitute black tea with rooibos or herbal tea.
Store in refrigerator up to 24 hours; reheat gently and re-froth milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing and Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
