This easy Earl Grey Tea Syrup is a homemade simple syrup infused with tea. Perfect for cocktails, baked goods, hot and cold drinks, and more!
Adding infused simple syrups to your home bar will give your cocktails a sophisticated twist.
But it's not just the boozy drinks that are elevated. Everything from a non-alcoholic drink to a stack of pancakes can utilize this Earl Grey syrup.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy recipe
- Only two ingredients
- So many uses!
What is Earl Grey tea?
Earl Grey tea is a flavored black tea traditionally blended with oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange.
The tea's distinctive flavor and aroma come from this bergamot oil infusion. The citrusy flavor of bergamot makes it a perfect tea for infusing in syrup.
Ingredients
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Earl Grey tea - The popular black tea can be used in loose-leaf tea form or tea bags.
Organic cane sugar - When marked organic, pure cane sugar is vegan-friendly (always check labels!) You can substitute the sugar for equal parts honey or maple syrup in its place for completely unrefined sugar options. This will slightly alter the flavor.
Step-by-step instructions
- Add water and organic cane sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then to low heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves into the water. Remove from heat and add tea.
- Allow it to steep for 4-5 minutes, then strain the syrup with a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container or bottle.
Tessa's Tip: A mason jar makes a great storage vessel for homemade simple syrup.
Helpful tips
- Allow the simple syrup to cool completely before sealing the container or bottle and refrigerating.
- Stir the sugar-water mixture often to prevent the sugar from getting too hot.
Serving suggestions
The possibilities for this infused simple syrup are endless. Read the list below for a few ideas to get you started:
- Cocktails - Think Earl Grey Prosecco Cocktail, old fashioned, or a martini! Check out my cocktail recipes for inspiration.
- Coffee
- Hot tea or cold brew tea
- Baked goods
- Ice cream
- Pastries
Infused simple syrups also make great edible gifts! Have a cocktail lover or someone who loves flavored teas and coffee? Gift them this syrup or bundle it with others like hibiscus syrup or cinnamon syrup.
FAQs
By using a higher ratio of sugar to water (2:1), you'll create a thicker simple syrup compared to the standard 1:1 ratio. For example, 1 cup sugar and a half cup of water will result in a thicker consistency than one cup of sugar and one cup of water.
This thicker syrup is ideal for cocktails or recipes where a richer sweetness and a more syrupy consistency are needed. Adjust the ratio as needed to achieve your desired thickness.
Cocktail recipes with simple syrup
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📖 Recipe
Earl Grey Tea Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 ½ teaspoons loose leaf Earl Grey tea or 2 tea bags
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
Instructions
- Add water and organic cane sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves into the water.
- Remove from heat and add tea. Allow tea to steep for 4-5 minutes, then strain the syrup into an airtight container or bottle with a fine mesh strainer. Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing with a lid and storing.
Brynne
So herbaceous! Can't wait to try this in my old fashioned!
Tessa
That would be delicious!