Name: Rose Milk Tea Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp black Ceylon tea (I used a finely ground tea, but you can use tea bags as well); 1 C hot water; 1-2 Tbsp rose syrup; 1/2 tsp rose water; 1 C warmed milk (frothed); rose petals (optional)

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This recipe for Rose Milk Tea Latte features strong black tea flavoured with a homemade rose syrup, rose water and steamed milk. It's an aromatic, delicately floral tea that will brighten your mood.

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Why you'll love this recipe

This Rose Milk Tea Latte is floral and fragrant -- definitely for rose lovers.

It's simple to prepare, and uses a homemade rose syrup to sweeten the tea.

This is a black tea-based latte, which is similar to a London Fog/Earl Grey Tea Latte.

Ingredients you'll need

black Ceylon tea: or any black tea that you like; Rooibos tea (caffeine-free) is also great too; you can use tea bags or loose leaf tea
hot water: for brewing the tea
rose syrup: is a simple syrup consisting of water and sugar, infused with rose water/rose petals; I made my own but you can use a store-bought syrup as well
rose water: is an aromatic liquid made by distilling rose petals in water; it's used in Middle Eastern cuisine
milk: or non-dairy alternative of your choice

How to make it

Make the tea by pouring hot water over the tea bags/loose leaf tea. Let it steep for 5 minutes.

Warm up milk (using a microwave or on the stove) and froth using an electric frother.

In a mug, add 1-2 tablespoon rose syrup (to taste), rose water and pour in the hot tea.

Pour in the warmed milk.

Garnish with rose petals (optional) and enjoy immediately.

How to store & reheat

As with any drink, it's best to make the Rose Milk Tea Latte just before you want to enjoy it.

You can brew the tea ahead of time and assemble the drink when you're ready.

FAQs & substitutions

Does this drink contain caffeine?

Yes, black tea does contain caffeine, so this Rose Milk Tea Latte is better enjoyed in the earlier part of the day.

For a caffeine-free version, try substituting the black tea with Rooibos tea, which is a red tea that is naturally caffeine-free.

You can also use hibiscus tea as another caffeine-free alternative.

Do I need to use rose syrup?

If you don't have rose syrup, you can still make this drink.

When brewing the tea, you can add in a little sugar (to dissolve) and then add rose water to it afterward.

If you don't want to sweeten the tea latte, you can omit the syrup altogether.

Can I use a non-dairy alternative?

Yes, you can use an non-dairy alternative such as almond, soy, or oat.

Just a note: some non-dairy milks froth more easily than others, so you'll have to experiment with that.

Other recipes you may like

Be sure to check out these recipes:

Matcha Rose Latte

Lavender Earl Grey Tea Latte/London Fog

Raspberry Rose Compote

Raspberry Rose Lychee "Ispahan" Croissant

Iced Lavender Blueberry Jasmine Tea

Iced Honeycomb Lavender Latte

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