Dirty Earl Grey Latte (Hot or Iced)

This Dirty Earl Grey Latte is a fragrant, cozy tea latte infused with Earl Grey tea and finished with a shot of bold espresso.

What does "dirty" mean?

In the world of drinks, the term "dirty" means adding something that darkens the drink, typically coffee or espresso. 

For example: Dirty Matcha Latte, or Dirty Chai.

Why you'll love this recipe

This Dirty Earl Grey Latte is where the best of both worlds collide -- floral, citrusy Earl Grey tea and rich, roasted espresso.

If you've ever had a London Fog, think of this as its bolder, moodier cousin.

It's smooth, aromatic, and creamy with just the right caffeine kick to get you through the day.

Tea meets coffee: similar to Matcha Espresso Fusion, this drink is a perfect balance of bergamot-forward Earl Grey and bold espresso.

Not too sweet: naturally floral and lightly sweetened.

Easy to make: skip the coffee shop line and make it at home in minutes.

Elevated yet simple: feels fancy, but uses pantry-friendly ingredients.

Ingredients you'll need

• Earl Grey tea: tea bag or loose leaf
• hot water: for the tea
• Earl Grey syrup: or sub in vanilla syrup or lavender syrup
• milk: dairy or non-dairy alternative
• shot of espresso (about 1 oz): or ¼ C strong brewed coffee

How to make a dirty earl grey latte

For hot:

Steep Earl Grey tea in hot water for 3-5 minutes.

Remove the tea bag or strain out the leaves.

Stir in Earl Grey syrup while warm (or other sweetener).

Heat milk on the stove or froth using a frother until warm and foamy.

Pour the Earl Grey tea into a mug.

Add steamed milk and stir gently. Slowly pour the espresso shot over the top.

For iced:

Brew the Earl Grey tea, add in Earl Grey syrup while warm. Let cool.

To a tall glass, add ice cubes.

Pour in the Earl Grey tea, milk, and finish with a shot of hot espresso.

How to serve

Give the dirty earl grey latte a stir and enjoy immediately.

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