This banana bread tea latte is a dessert-inspired drink made with black tea, milk and homemade banana bread syrup. It is smooth, sweet and full of warm banana, vanilla and spice flavours. Enjoy hot or iced.
Easy Banana Bread Tea Latte
A banana bread tea latte is a fun twist on the viral banana bread latte made with coffee or espresso. This is the tea version!
Instead of espresso, this tea version uses strong black tea combined with milk and banana bread syrup to create a drink that is lighter, smoother and just as indulgent.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made for tea lovers: It’s a tea-based twist on a viral latte
- No artificial banana flavours: Made with real banana bread syrup (homemade!)
- Easy to customize: Adjust the sweetness, make it dairy-free and enjoy it hot or iced.
Ingredient Notes
- Black Tea: A strong breakfast style black tea works best.
- Water: Use freshly boiled water to properly steep the tea.
- Banana Bread Syrup: This recipe uses homemade banana bread syrup for the best flavour. Get the simple recipe on the blog here.
- Milk: Dairy or oat milk will create a creamier latte, but any milk can be used.
- Ice & Cold Foam: These items are for the iced version only. Omit if making a hot latte.
What Makes This Taste Like Banana Bread?
Banana bread flavour comes from a the homemade syrup that has a combination of ripe banana notes and warmth from cinnamon and vanilla.
While there aren’t many teas that naturally taste like banana bread, using a homemade syrup is the easiest way to recreate that dessert-like flavour in a latte.
Iced Banana Bread Tea Latte Recipe
Ingredient measurements and full directions are in the printable recipe card below.
STEP 1: STEEP THE TEA
In a teapot or mug, steep black tea in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. Strain the loose tea leaves of remove tea bags after steeping.
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE (ICED VERSION)
In a glass filled with ice, add the homemade banana bread syrup, steeped black tea and milk. Stir gently to combine. Adjust the amount of banana bread syrup to taste.
STEP 3: ADD TOPPING
Top the iced latte with cold foam for a creamy finish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with thin banana slices (optional).
How to Make It Hot
To make a hot version of this latte, steep the black tea in a mug. Then, stir in the banana bread syrup. Heat and froth milk and pour it over the tea, serving immediately. You can garnish the hot latte with a sprinkle of cinnamon and banana slices as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a banana bread tea latte taste like?
It tastes like creamy black tea with sweet banana, vanilla and warm baked flavours.
Can I make this without banana bread syrup?
The syrup is what gives this latte its signature flavour. This tea latte won’t have the same banana bread taste without the homemade syrup.
Is this drink caffeinated?
Yes. It contains caffeine from black tea, but less than a coffee-based banana bread latte.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes. Use a dairy-free milk option like oat milk or soy milk.
More Tea Latte Recipes to Try
If you like this banana bread tea latte, you might also enjoy:
Banana Bread Tea Latte
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea or 2 tea bags
- ½ cup water freshly boiled
- 1-2 tablespoons banana bread syrup
- ¼ cup milk
- Ice and cold foam for iced version only
Instructions
- In a teapot or mug, steep black tea in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. Strain the loose tea leaves of remove tea bags after steeping.
- In a glass filled with ice, add the banana bread syrup, steeped black tea and milk. Stir gently to combine. Adjust the amount of banana bread syrup to taste.
- Top the iced latte with cold foam. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with thin banana slices (optional).