Earl grey iced tea is an invigorating way to enjoy one of the most popular tea blends in the world. It is aromatic, bold and flavourful with notes of bergamot citrus. Serve this iced tea sweetened or unsweetened.
Earl Grey Tea
Earl grey is a black tea that is known for its distinctive flavour. It is traditionally made with black tea flavoured with bergamot citrus oil.
The flavour is bold and fragrant with floral and citrus notes. It can be enjoyed on its own, hot or iced, or with milk, sweetener and lemon.
Earl grey is also a popular tea to use in tea infused recipes like cookies, cakes, panna cotta and scones.
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- It is incredibly simple to make with minimal ingredients
- You can customize it with your choice and amount of sweetener
- Delicious and refreshing way to enjoy your favourite earl grey tea
Ingredient Notes
- Earl Grey: Loose leaf or tea bags. Find my earl grey tea recommendations here.
- Water: Steep the tea with freshly boiled water to properly extract the flavours.
- Sweetener: Sugar, honey, simple syrup or maple syrup can be used. Sweetener is optional.
- Ice
- Optional: Orange wedge or zest twist, for garnish
Easy Earl Grey Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredient measurements and full directions are in the printable recipe card below.
Steep earl grey tea (loose leaf or tea bags) in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. Cover while steeping to prevent the essential oils from escaping.
Strain the loose earl grey or remove the tea bags after steeping. If using, add your sweetener of choice and stir until dissolved.
Allow the tea cool then cover and set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the chilled earl grey tea. Garnish with an orange wedge or zest twist, if desired. Enjoy!
More Earl Grey Drink Recipes
Earl Grey Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons earl grey tea, loose leaf or 2 earl grey tea bags
- ¾ cup water freshly boiled
- 2 teaspoons sweetener of choice optional
- ice
- orange wedge or zest twist for garnish
Instructions
- Steep earl grey tea (loose leaf or tea bags) in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. Cover while steeping to prevent the essential oils from escaping.
- Strain the loose earl grey or remove the tea bags after steeping. If using, add your sweetener of choice and stir until dissolved.
- Allow the tea cool then cover and set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the chilled earl grey tea. Garnish with an orange wedge or zest twist, if desired. Enjoy!
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