Iced Vanilla Earl Grey Cream Tea

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Iced Vanilla Earl Grey Cream Tea: an iced tea with a sweet vanilla cream. Serve it iced. Makes 2 glasses in about 29 minutes.

Prep 9 min

Cook 5 min

Flavor Vanilla

Serve Iced

Cooling 15 min

Total 29 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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1.0 tbsp (6.0 g)Earl Grey black tea
1.0 cup (230.0 ml)filtered water
¾ tsp (4.0 g)vanilla bean paste
¾ cup (190.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups (180.0 g)ice cubes
2 ½ tbsp (35.0 ml)pasteurized heavy cream

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Instructions

Steep Earl Grey black tea in the water using 175°F / 80°C for green, jasmine or white tea or 200°F / 93°C for black, oolong or rooibos (matcha: whisk). Strain tea leaves; do not leave them in the drink.
Stir in vanilla bean paste while the infusion is warm enough to dissolve it, then rapidly chill in a shallow covered jug.
Divide ice between two glasses and pour the tea and cold milk over it.
Whisk vanilla into the cream, divide over the glasses, and serve immediately.

Tips

Steeping green and white tea in boiling water can make the drink bitter; adjust for the product used.
If fruit curd or acidic fruit syrup is present, blend it thoroughly or serve immediately to minimize dairy curdling.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
Good with cookies, cakes, and pastries.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make iced vanilla earl grey cream tea?

Plan on 9 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store iced vanilla earl grey cream tea?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make iced vanilla earl grey cream tea ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.75 tsp vanilla bean paste (4 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Iced Vanilla Earl Grey Cream Tea: an iced tea with a sweet vanilla cream. Serve it iced. Makes 2 glasses in about 29 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

126 Calories / serving

9.5g Fat

6.5g Carbs

3.5g Protein

6.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~252 cal · 19g fat · 13g carbs · 7g protein · 13g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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