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    Home » Recipes » 5 Ingredients Or Less » Iced English Tea Latte

    Iced English Tea Latte

    Published: Jul 29, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    Sipping on an iced English tea latte is sure to hit the spot on a hot summer day! Incredibly easy to make with just two ingredients, you can enjoy this luscious coffee shop quality beverage at home any time you want and for a fraction of the cost!

    Light brown liquid pouring into a glass containing ice cubes

    Hot days call for a refreshing cold drink.

    You could certainly swing by your favorite coffee shop to pick up an iced caffeinated drink...

    ...like an iced English tea latte...

    ...and pay a few dollars for it...

    ...and have it served a plastic disposable cup, no less.

    Why do that when you can make your own refreshing luscious drink, served in a real glass, and for a fraction of the cost, without actually leaving home? This iced English tea latte

    Only Two Ingredients

    Since this is called a latte, that means there has to be milk. The other ingredient is tea bags. Milk and tea...that's the bare minimum this drink needs...and that's just TWO ingredients! You could add sweetener if you'd like, but I find that milk is sweet enough on its own so that I don't add any. That being said, even if you do add sweetener, that would still only be three ingredients.

    The difference between this tea and any other regular tea is that the tea bags are steeped in hot milk instead of hot water. Steeping in milk makes the tea richer and creamier. Chill it and serve it over ice and you've got one luscious drink.

    All you need to do is heat the milk in a pot on the stove until it's hot and then pour it over a couple of tea bags in a measuring glass. Then you let it steep for 10 minutes.

    Ten minutes may seem like a long time, but the tea takes longer to steep in milk than it does in water, and you also want a really nice deep tea flavor. After 10 minutes, you'll also have a beautiful rich tea color which, I think, only adds to its deliciousness!

    Two tea bags in a measuring cup, white milk being poured into the measuring cup, brown tea

    After the steeping is done, it's time to remove and discard the tea bags, then let the tea cool down a bit before transferring it to the fridge. To prevent a skin from forming on the tea, I like to cover the measuring cup with a towel, which also absorbs any condensation that might drip back into the tea. Once the tea has cooled down enough, I loosely cover the measuring cup with plastic wrap and transfer it to the fridge to get all nice and cold.

    What Milk and Tea Should You Use?

    I use regular full-fat dairy milk. I like the flavor of it, and the creaminess gives a nice body and richness to the tea.

    That being said, you can really use whatever milk you want. If you are dairy-free, use a nut milk like almond milk, or soy, coconut, or oat milk. Except for coconut milk, I find that most nut, soy, and oat milks to be thinner, much like if you were to use a lower fat dairy milk.

    Black tea is my tea of choice for this recipe, but you can also try using other teas...just make sure you are use tea bags and not loose tea. I'm not sure how this recipe would work with herbal teas as I'm not sure about the herbal milk flavor combination...but if you give it a try, please let me know how it works out in the comments below!

    Make A Bottle's Worth

    The recipe explains how to make a single serving, but really, you can multiply the servings and have a bottle of cold English tea latte ready and waiting in the fridge! This is definitely worth doing if you want enough to serve to a few people at once, or if you just want to be able to enjoy the tea at a moment's notice.

    Light brown tea latte being poured into a glass bottle

    I simply multiply the recipe by 2 or 3 times, use a larger measuring cup for holding all the milk and tea bags, and follow the same steps for steeping, cooling, and chilling. Then I just transfer the finished product to a bottle or sealable jar and store it in the fridge!

    Light brown tea being poured into a clear glass

    This recipe is a cold adaptation of my Yummy Cuppa English Tea Latte...which is definitely another recipe to bookmark for when temperatures start to get chilly again and a hot drink is preferable! If you're looking for other refreshing drinks to enjoy in the hot weather, check out Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cube Latte, Iced Matcha Tea Latte, or Crazy Easy Triple Layer Iced Coffee. If you aren't in the mood for tea or coffee, there are also Fresh Fruit Sparklers!

    Skip the trip to the coffee shop and save yourself some money by making this refreshing iced English tea latte at home. You won't feel like you're missing anything by not going, and you'll be surprised at how easy and delicious it is. Also, it will be all the more enjoyable as you sip it from a real glass and not a plastic cup. 😉

    ~ Lisa.

    Iced English Tea Latte

    Sipping on an iced English tea latte is sure to hit the spot on a hot summer day! Incredibly easy to make with just two ingredients, you can enjoy this luscious coffee shop quality beverage at home any time you want and for a fraction of the cost!
    4.85 from 13 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Western
    Keyword: iced tea, tea latte
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Steep: 10 minutes
    Makes: 1 serving
    Author: Lisa from A Day in the Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups whole milk (or milk of your choice)
    • 2 black tea bags
    • Sweetener of choice (optional)

    Equipment

    • 2-Cup Measuring Cup
    • 1-Quart Measuring Cup
    • 1-Quart Glass Bottle
    • Stainless Steel Straws

    Instructions

    • Place the two tea bags in a measuring cup large enough to contain the milk.
    • In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when you see steam; do not allow the milk to boil.
    • Pour the hot milk over the tea bags in the measuring cup and let steep for 10 minutes.
    • Gently stir the tea bags and squeeze slightly before removing from the milk.
    • If adding sweetener to your tea, add it at this point and stir to dissolve.
    • Loosely the measuring cup with a towel and let cool for about 30 minutes.
    • Loosely cover measuring cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tea until cold.
    • Pour over ice in a glass to serve.

    If Making A Bottle's Worth:

    • Once the tea has cooled down sufficiently in the fridge, pour the tea into a bottle and store in the fridge until ready to use.

    Notes

    • I use whole dairy milk, but you can also use lower fat milk.
    • Try this with non-dairy milk, such as coconut, almond or soy milks.
    • If you want to add sweetener to your tea, add it to the tea after you remove the tea bags, while the milk is still hot. Stir well to dissolve
    • Between removing the tea bags and storing the tea in the fridge, cover the tea with a cloth to prevent a skin from forming on the tea as it is cooling.
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @dayinthekitchen or tag #adayinthekitchen!

    A glass drinking mug filled with light brown liquid and ice cubes, the words iced English tea latte on the bottom

    **This recipe was June 18th, 2018 and republished on July 29th, 2020 with recipe updates, and new photos and writing.


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    1. An Englishman

      January 22, 2023 at 6:07 am

      I have to ask - why is the word “English” attached to this blasphemy?

      Reply
    2. Emily

      May 23, 2022 at 6:52 am

      Could you do this with earl gray?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 23, 2022 at 10:06 pm

        Absolutely, Emily! You can use whatever teas are your favorites.

        Reply
    3. sunnysusan

      November 17, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      The recipe is absolutely delicious! It's outstanding when combined with fruity herbal teas. My latest experiment used oat milk and a little honey, as well as BlackBerry vanilla tea and Earl Grey, and I found it to be pure heaven!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 17, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        Thanks, Susan! I'm so glad you liked it and have found ways to play with the flavors!

        Reply
    4. Ari

      December 24, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Do you happen to know how long the latte would stay good in the fridge? Does that depend on the type of milk used?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 24, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        I'm not sure if the type of milk would depend on how long it lasts, but I have kept a bottle in the fridge for about 5 days and it was good. I would not keep it for more than a week. Hope that helps, Ari!

        Reply
    5. Ole

      August 30, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe!!! But please remember to NEVER set anything warm into a fridge, it needs a minimum of room temperature before setting it to the fridge, or your can spoil anything else you have in there!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 01, 2020 at 7:40 am

        Yes, absolutely, Ole. Thanks for the tip!

        Reply
    6. Lindy

      August 20, 2020 at 12:33 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this recipe! I've used fruity herbal teas mixed with a black tea and its top notch. I just tried it with oat milk and a little honey, with BlackBerry vanilla tea and earl grey and it is heaven!!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 20, 2020 at 8:26 am

        Mixing black tea with fruity herbal teas sounds delightful, Lindy! I'm going to have to try that myself! Thanks for sharing your idea!

        Reply
    7. Ben and Tris

      July 14, 2020 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      Very good, 10/10, top marks, would do it again if possible, thanks for the tutorial

      Reply
    8. Lena

      May 13, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Can I add any type of milk?

      Reply
      • Guest3564

        May 13, 2020 at 10:43 pm

        Can I add low-fat milk?

        Reply
        • Lisa

          May 13, 2020 at 10:45 pm

          Yes.

          Reply
      • Lisa

        May 13, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        Yes, this will work with other milks.

        Reply
    9. Anna V Solomon

      April 22, 2020 at 10:02 am

      How long should I leave it in the fridge to chill for?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 22, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        I would let it chill for at least an hour to get it nice and cold.

        Reply
    10. Mark

      October 12, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Saves me a lot of money and test so AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 12, 2019 at 9:28 pm

        I'm so glad you like it, Mark, and saving money is a great thing!

        Reply
    11. MDIVADOMESTICA

      June 29, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      Simply refreshing! You are corrrect, those daily trips to the cafe can add up & making this at home is a fraction of that cost. Amazing!

      Reply
    12. Elaine

      June 27, 2018 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Delicious with almond milk, too! So simple, but so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 27, 2018 at 2:29 pm

        Oh yes! It would taste good with any nut milk, I think!

        Reply

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