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Earl Grey Tea Syrup

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Earl Grey Tea Syrup is a fragrant, floral syrup made by steeping Earl Grey tea in a simple sugar syrup. The bergamot flavor shines in just 10 minutes of hands-on work. Use it to make London Fog lattes, sweeten iced tea and lemonade, mix cocktails, or drizzle it over cakes, fruit, and yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 Earl Grey tea bags, or 4 teaspoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea
  • 1 strip lemon peel (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3 to 4 minutes, and the mixture just begins to steam. Do not let it boil.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags (or loose tea in an infuser) and the lemon peel, if using.
  4. Cover and steep for 10 minutes for a balanced flavor, or up to 15 minutes for a stronger tea taste.
  5. Remove the tea bags and lemon peel, gently pressing the bags against the side of the pan to release the liquid. If you used loose tea, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
  7. Cool completely, then pour into a clean jar or bottle, cover, and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Don’t over-steep: Steeping too long makes the tea bitter. Taste at 10 minutes and remove the tea when you like the flavor.
  • Don’t boil the tea: Boiling can make it taste harsh. Take the syrup off the heat before adding it.
  • Choose a good tea: The flavor comes from the tea, so use one you enjoy. Loose-leaf Earl Grey gives the most fragrant syrup.
  • How much to use: Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per drink.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Ways to use it: Add to London Fog lattes, iced tea, lemonade, sparkling water, gin cocktails, or brush it over cakes to keep them moist.
  • Flavor ideas: Replace half the sugar with honey, or add a few lavender buds while steeping.
  • Thicker syrup: Use a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water for a richer syrup that keeps longer.

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Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/earl-grey-tea-syrup/