Description
Blackberry Bliss Iced Tea Latte offers a refreshing summer fusion of fruity and floral notes. Rich black tea meets sweet blackberry syrup, creating a cool, sophisticated beverage that invites pure relaxation and delightful indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits/Berries:
- ½ pint (237 milliliters) fresh blackberries, approximately 1 cup
Tea Ingredients:
- 8 Earl Grey tea bags or 4 tablespoons loose-leaf tea
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) water
Sweeteners and Dairy:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) half-and-half, whole milk, or dairy alternative
Ice:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) ice
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash ripe blackberries with granulated sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, releasing their vibrant juices and natural sweetness.
- Submerge tea bags into the blackberry mixture, then carefully pour hot water (around 200°F or 93°C) over the ingredients, allowing the flavors to infuse deeply for precisely 5 minutes.
- Carefully strain the concentrated blackberry tea through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract maximum flavor, directly into a pitcher filled with ice cubes to rapidly chill and slightly dilute the intense brew.
- Transfer the prepared blackberry tea latte to the refrigerator, where it can be preserved in an airtight container for up to one week, maintaining its rich, refreshing flavor profile.
- When ready to serve, fill tall glasses with additional ice, pour the chilled blackberry tea, and generously top with cold whole milk or creamy half-and-half (about 2 to 3 fluid ounces or 60 to 90 milliliters per serving).
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing each glass with a few fresh, plump blackberries, creating a visually stunning and deliciously inviting beverage.
Notes
- Homemade blackberry tea concentrate delivers intense fruity flavor without artificial syrups.
- Cold brewing method preserves delicate berry and tea notes better than traditional hot steeping techniques.
- Fresh blackberries create natural sweetness, reducing need for additional sugar or sweeteners.
- Straining through fine mesh ensures smooth texture without seed fragments or pulp residue.
- Versatile recipe allows dairy or non-dairy milk options for personalized latte experience.
- Refrigeration extends drink’s freshness, making batch preparation convenient for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg