Fancy a cup of tea on a hot day? Why not make your tea into a cold and refreshing iced tea latte! It’s super quick and very simple to make, all you need is tea, milk, and ice. In this post, we will share with you the easiest recipe for an iced tea latte – one of our favourite drinks to make at home. We’ll also share some tips and tricks to make it even better. It’s so simple, delicious, and refreshing that you’ll want to make it every day!
What is an iced tea latte?
An iced tea latte is a cold drink made with brewed tea, milk, and ice. It’s similar to an iced coffee latte, but with tea instead of coffee. You can use any kind of tea you like, such as black, green, herbal, or flavoured. Plus, you can customise it with different sweeteners and toppings, such as honey, vanilla, cinnamon, or even whipped cream!
Why should you try an iced tea latte:
There are many reasons why you should try an iced tea latte. Here are some of them:
- It’s a great way to enjoy tea on a hot day. If you love tea but don’t want to drink it hot when it’s warm outside, an iced tea latte is the perfect solution. It will cool you down and quench your thirst!
- It’s a healthier alternative to sugary drinks. Unlike soda, juice, or energy drinks, an iced tea latte has less sugar and calories. It also has antioxidants and other benefits from the tea leaves. I find it a great way to get an energy boost without the crash like you do with coffee.
- It’s a fun and creative drink to make at home. You can experiment with different types of tea, milk, and flavours to create your own unique iced tea latte. You can also impress your friends and family with your homemade drink.
What you’ll need:
Making an iced tea latte at home is very easy and quick. You’ll only need a few ingredients and tools. Most things are just household items, however, if you are using loose leaf tea you will need some sort of strainer. If you don’t have a tea strainer, check out our post on How To Strain Tea Without a Strainer: 7 Easy Methods. Otherwise, here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea of your choice (I used black tea for a strong flavour)
- 100 ml of hot water
- Sugar to taste
- A glass filled with ice
- Some cold milk
- A teapot or a kettle
- A strainer or a filter
How to make an iced tea latte:
Making an iced tea latte is super quick and easy. It’s like riding a bike: once you learn how to do it, you’ll be making iced tea latte’s for the rest of your life. Once you have the basics down, you can experiment with different flavors and tea’s (more on that later). Here are the basic steps to follow when making an iced tea latte:
- Add 2 heaped teaspoons of your desired loose leaf tea to a mug, infuser or tea pot. (Alternatively, add 1-2 tea bags if you do not have loose leaf).
- Pour 100-150ml of hot water over the tea leaves and steep for 5 minutes. This is how we create the tea concentrate, much like making a coffee latte with an espresso shot. The longer you steep the tea, the stronger the flavour will be.
- Strain the tea or remove the tea bags and stir in a sweetener of choice, if preferred (We like to use maple syrup). If you do not own an infuser or teapot, you can use something as simple as a sieve or plate to block the tea leaves when straining. Find out more alternatives here.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the tea over them.
- Top it up with some cold milk and stir well.
- Enjoy your iced tea latte!
Tips and tricks:
Now you have the basics down, you can try experiment with different ingredients and flavors to give it a personal touch. Here is a list of some tips, tricks, and suggestions that you could try:
- Use good quality loose leaf tea for the best flavour and aroma. You can also use tea bags if you prefer, but loose leaf tea gives you more control over the strength and taste of your drink. We recommend a tea like Butter Brew, to give it a caramel and vanilla hint!
- Use filtered or bottled water when brewing the tea. Tap water may have impurities or chlorine that can affect the flavour of your drink.
- Use any kind of milk you like, such as cow’s milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. You can also use cream or half-and-half for a richer and creamier drink.
- Adjust the sweetness of your drink according to your preference. You can use white sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or any other sweetener you like. You can also skip the sweetener altogether if you want a less sweet drink. Find out The Best Sweeteners for Tea: How to Find Your Sweet Spot.
- Add some flavourings or toppings to your drink for extra fun and variety. You can use vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, cardamom pods, ginger slices, lemon slices, mint leaves, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, caramel sauce, or anything else you like!
- Pour the milk in first, before the tea concentrate. Sometimes when you do it in this order, you can get some really nice patterns! Some people also prefer it this way, leaving it un-stirred to give it a different taste and experience.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned how to make a simple and refreshing iced tea latte at home. It’s one of our favourite drinks to make as it’s so quick, easy, and delicious. Plus, it’s super refreshing so you can enjoy it in the summer. Once you start making them, you’ll want to make it every day!
If you try this recipe, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!
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