June 3rd marks my blogiversary! To celebrate, I wanted to create a fun tea latte that you can easily recreate at home and cheers to The Cup of Life tea blog. For my birthday last year I celebrated by sharing my Birthday Cake Scones recipe. So, when I was brainstorming ideas for my 11th year blogging about tea I thought back to that delicious scone creation and how I could replicate it as a tea latte instead. Introducing the Birthday Cake Tea Latte. A rich black tea combined with warm vanilla for cake batter flavour and topped with airy whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. This recipe will explain how you can make an iced or hot version, too.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Made with loose leaf black tea or tea bags, the recipe is super simple
- It is a sweet treat that can be made in just minutes
- You don’t have to wait in a long line at a cafe for this drink
- Caffeinated, creamy birthday cake in a cup (or glass)
- Perfect for many occasions…not just birthdays or blog anniversaries!
Behind the Birthday Cake Latte Recipe
Usually when you find birthday cake lattes in cafes they are made with coffee and even a birthday cake flavoured syrup. This version is made with tea instead and you don’t need any fancy coffee syrups either!
– Black Tea
This black tea latte recipe is best with a pure tea like Assam, Ceylon or even Orange Pekoe tea bags! Don’t use a flavoured black tea or a black tea blend as it may interfere with the birthday cake essences. Steep either of the approved black teas in freshly boiled water (100°C/212°F).
– Sugar
Birthday cake should be sweet, so don’t forget sugar! Granulated sugar is recommended. But, you can adjust the amount to your liking.
– Vanilla Extract + Almond Extract
A classic birthday cake flavour is vanilla, so this ingredient is important! Pure vanilla extract is usually preferred, but imitation vanilla extract works in this latte. A small amount of almond extract can help mimic the cake batter flavour. However, it is optional, especially if there are nut allergy concerns.
– Milk
You can use any milk that you prefer. I like 2% dairy milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
– Whipped Cream
Top this hot or iced tea latte with store bought or homemade whipped cream.
– Sprinkles
Rainbow sprinkles are a must. In addition to vanilla, you can’t have birthday cake flavoured treats without the rainbow sprinkles. The more colours, the better!
More Fun Tea Latte Recipes:
- Brown Sugar Black Tea Latte
- Peanut Butter Hojicha Latte
- Earl Grey Matcha Latte
- Smoky Maple Black Tea Latte
How to Make a Birthday Cake Tea Latte
This recipe makes 1 eight ounce cup/glass.
Here is what you will need:
2 teaspoons black tea or 1 tea bag
½ cup water, freshly boiled
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¼ cup milk
Whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Directions:
In a teapot, add the black tea (loose leaf or tea bags) and freshly boiled water. Cover and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
Strain tea leaves or remove tea bags. Add vanilla, almond extract (if using) and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
FOR ICED BIRTHDAY CAKE TEA LATTE:
In a glass with ice, pour the tea and add milk.
Top glass with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!
FOR HOT BIRTHDAY CAKE TEA LATTE:
Heat milk and steam, if desired.
Add the tea and warm/steamed milk to a mug. Top the mug with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!
SUGGESTION:
Serving this latte to someone for their birthday? Don’t forget to add a birthday candle on top of the whipped cream!
Birthday Cake Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons black tea or 1 tea bag
- ½ cup water freshly boiled
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- ¼ cup milk
- Whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- 1. In a mug or teapot, add the black tea (loose leaf or tea bags) and freshly boiled water. Cover and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
- 2. Strain tea leaves or remove tea bags. Add vanilla extract, almond extract (if using) and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
FOR ICED BIRTHDAY CAKE TEA LATTE:
- 1. In a glass with ice, pour the tea and add milk.
- 2. Top the glass with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Enjoy!
FOR HOT BIRTHDAY CAKE TEA LATTE:
- 1. Heat milk and steam, if desired.
- 2. Add the tea and warm/steamed milk to a mug. Top the mug with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Enjoy!
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Celebrate your next birthday with this tea latte. Don’t forget the birthday cake scones, too!
Happy Blog Birthday! I only recently found your blog. Always interested in getting to know anyone in the tea world, I love your blog. I have been writing a newsletter for 17 years, since I was co-owner in a full service tea salon. Life changed, circumstances changes, things evolve, as did our business and our newsletter. Tranquil Moments now incorporates not only tea but the rest of our goddess lives. Keep up the good work. I lift my teacup to you.
Hi Linda, so happy to connect with you! Thank you for the kind words. Cheers!
Wow this sounds so delicious ! Thanks for sharing. I will have to give this recipe a try. Happy Blogiversary!
Thanks Brooke! Enjoy 🙂
Happy 11 Blogiversary! What a great milestone and here’s to many more! I’m going to make this now!