Blissful Five Minute Tea Latte Recipe - Jessica Gavin

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Learn how to create and customize your own hot tea latte beverage made in just five minutes! Enjoy a glass for a moment of bliss or share a cup with others.

Holidays are all about spending quality time with friends and family! One of the best ways to enjoy time together is to grab a hot cup of tea, some treats, and just relax. I’ve got a pleasant five-minute tea latte drink that is just the right solution to help you find a little zen.

This is especially a fun recipe idea when you have guests over so they can create and customize their own hot beverage. I’m going to show you how you can make various recipes and incorporate some tasty toppings to pair along with your tea. Get the kettle fired up and let’s get brewing!

When was the last time you had a tea party? Besides grabbing my favorite stuffed animals and dolls and gathering them around the table as an imaginative kid, it’s been way too long. Let’s get back to the good ole’ days and create a fun grown-up version!

How To Make Tea Lattes

Tea is an excellent alternative to coffee because there are so many flavors to choose from. They are concentrated steeped teas combined with warmed frothy milk for a silky and satisfying beverage. Here are some essential tips to make an amazing tea latte:

Tea Selection

Any tea can be used like loose-leaf, portioned bags, or powders like matcha. For a bolder flavor, strongly flavored teas like chai, mate, rooibos or other black teas are recommended. Chamomile or other herbal teas would be very relaxing, and it’s nice to have a decaf option.

You want to use about two or three times the amount of tea for an 8-ounce glass. I use a ratio of 2 tea bags, ¼ cup water to steep, and ¾ cup milk. If using loose leaf tea, place them in an infuser to reduce the mess.

Steeping

Different types of tea may require various steep times. Herbal teas may need about 5-6 minutes to brew, whereas white, green and black teas can range from 1-5 minutes. Check the directions on the tea variety you purchase for specific times.

Milk

What makes tea lattes even more irresistible is the addition of creamy milk and airy foam. You can use any milk you like; it’s nice to have a dairy-free option available like almond, cashew, soy or coconut milk for guests. I highly recommend a handheld milk frother so you can create the most luscious foam in seconds, right in your glass!

You can take your tea bar to the next level with delicious additions and toppings. Chopped nuts, caramel sauce, honey, liquid stevia, shaved chocolate, cinnamon, cocoa powder, or crystallized ginger are some fun options.

Whether you’re looking for a moment of tranquility, need a little break from the chilly weather, or want to cozy up with your loved ones, make sure to whip up a comforting hot cup of tea!

What teas will you choose to build the perfect latte? Make sure to enjoy Tim Tam biscuits with your tasty beverage!

What Water Temperature Should You Use To Steep Teas?

To optimize the flavor or your tea, it’s helpful to understand what steep temperature to use for different teas. Delicate leaves like white and green tea should be steeped in below boiling water at 170 to 185°F, to prevent burn resulting in bitter notes. Oolong teas need a medium boil at 180 to 190°F. More robust herbal teas like black and herbal can use fully boiled water at 208 to 212°F. A digital thermometer helps to gauge the temperature of the water, or you can keep an eye on how rapidly the bubbles break the surface when it’s being heated to make a prediction. (Source: www.twoleavestea.com)

Blissful Five Minute Tea Latte

Learn how to create and customize your own hot tea latte beverage made in just five minutes! Enjoy a glass for a moment of bliss or share a cup with others! Pin Print SaveSaved! Review 4.80 from 29 votes Prep Time1 minute minCook Time5 minutes minsTotal Time6 minutes mins Servings 4 servingsCourse DrinkCuisine Asian

Ingredients 1x2x3x

• ▢ 8 bags tea
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 3 cups milk
• ▢ sweetener, optional

Instructions

• Boil 1 cup of water.
• Steep 8 tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes, or according to tea instructions. This will yield a concentrated tea for the lattes.
• Warm milk in a medium-sized sauce pan, you want the milk near boiling but not rapidly boiling. If you have a milk frother, you can use it to create foam for the lattes.
• In 4 large mugs, add ¼ cup tea concentrate, ¾ cups milk and foam if available.
• Add sweetener and toppings if desired.

Equipment

• 2-3 qt. Saucepan
• Milk Frother

Notes

• Tea Options: Chai, rooibos, black tea, chamomile, green, loose-leaf or 4 teaspoons matcha powder or your favorite tea variety.
• Milk Substitutes: soy, almond, cashew, coconut or rice milk.
• Sweetener Options: honey, maple syrup, agave, stevia.
• Topping Suggestions: Cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, chocolate shavings, crystallized ginger, caramel, melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 4 servings Calories 111kcal (6%)Carbohydrates 8g (3%)Protein 5g (10%)Fat 5g (8%)Saturated Fat 3g (15%)Cholesterol 18mg (6%)Sodium 81mg (3%)Potassium 241mg (7%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 295IU (6%)Calcium 207mg (21%)Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000-calorie diet. All nutritional information is based on estimated third-party calculations. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.

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