This recipe for refreshing Sparkling Earl Grey Iced Tea, features Earl grey black tea ice cubes with effervescent bubbles. Iced tea cubes means no watered-down flavor as it melts. This drink is light, subtly sweet, and perfect for sipping on warm afternoons.
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Why you'll love this recipe
No dilution from regular ice: similar to making coffee ice spheres, tea ice cubes means just pure, concentrated Earl Grey tea flavor.
Refreshing: and effortlessly elevated with a splash of carbonated water.
Customizable sweetness: use honey, lavender syrup, simple syrup or leave it unsweetened.
Fun way to enjoy tea: a delicious and sparkling way to enjoy tea that's not a tea latte, or cold brew tea.
Ingredients you'll need
- iced tea cubes: using Earl Grey tea; prepared ahead of time and frozen
- sparkling/carbonated water: plain or lightly citrus flavored -- grapefruit or orange is nice
- simple syrup, lavender syrup, or honey, or alternative sweetener: to your taste
Optional garnish:
- lemon slices, lavender sprig, edible flowers
How to make sparkling earl grey tea
Prepare the iced tea cubes ahead of time and keep frozen.
Assemble:
In a tall glass, add a generous handful of prepared tea ice cubes.
Top off with sparkling water.
Add in sweetener, if desired, and stir gently.
Garnish with a lemon slice or lavender if desired.
Flavor variations
Add a twist of citrus: try adding fresh grapefruit, yuzu, or orange zest for a brighter flavor.
Creamy version: add a splash of oat or dairy milk for a sparkling London Fog vibe, or add in Calpico for a slightly tangy-creamy variation.
Floral notes: add a few dried lavender buds, or rose petals to the tea while steeping for extra aroma.
Add fruit: pair the sparkling tea with fruit such as strawberry or blueberry.
Experiment with a different tea: try adding sparkling to to different combinations such as jasmine green tea, or matcha yuzu.
Expert tips
You can also make a batch of tea ice cubes ahead of time and store them in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer -- that way, they're ready for you to use at any time.
Tea ice cubes can be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
Re-steep: the tea bags once to make a second batch of ice tea cubes with lighter flavor.
Brewed Earl Grey tea will keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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Iced Sparkling Earl Grey Tea
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Ingredients
- Earl Grey iced tea cubes frozen (best prepared ahead of time)
- 1 C sparkling water plain or lightly citrus flavored: grapefruit or orange is nice
- ½-1 teaspoon simple syrup or honey, to your taste
Optional garnish:
- lemon slices
- lavender sprig
- edible flowers
Instructions
- In a tall glass, add a generous handful of prepared iced tea cubes.
- Top off with sparkling water.
- Add in sweetener, if desired, and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice or lavender if desired.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
What a beautiful way to enjoy a glass of refreshing iced tea! And I definitely love the suggested twist to use some lavender; it's one of my favourite pairings with Earl Grey tea.
Michelle
Thanks Ben! Lavender is also one of my favorite pairings with Earl Grey! 😀
Raymund | angsarap.net
Such a genius idea, Michelle! I’m loving the concept of using tea ice cubes, no more watered-down iced tea, and Earl Grey is such a classy, aromatic base. The bubbles give it that little sparkle (literally and flavour-wise), and now I’m seriously craving one with a twist of grapefruit or a splash of Calpico.
Michelle
Thanks Raymund! And that's funny you mention Calpico, because I just had some with it -- so good! 😀
Healthy World Cuisine
Love that you froze the tea in ice cube trays. Such a great idea and super fun for summer sipping.
Michelle
Thanks Bobbi! Definitely keeps the iced tea cool and refreshing, all summer long! 🙂