Creamy vanilla notes, fragrant bergamot and ripe blackberries give this sparkling tea mocktail a sophisticated afternoon character.
Prep time: 12 minutes
Steep time: 4–5 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 teaspoons Majestic Cream Earl Grey loose-leaf tea
1½ cups freshly boiled water
¾ cup fresh blackberries
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla simple syrup
½ cup sparkling water
Ice
Blackberries and orange-peel twists
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How to Make
Steep the Cream Earl Grey Tea for 4–5 minutes. Strain promptly so the black tea does not become bitter, then refrigerate.
Place half the blackberries in a pitcher with the lemon juice and press gently.
Add the vanilla syrup and chilled tea. Stir until the berry juice creates a soft plum color.
Fill two short glasses with clear ice. Strain in the tea mixture for an elegant presentation.
Add sparkling water and garnish with blackberries and an orange-peel twist to echo the bergamot.
Tea Substitution
Use Decaf Earl Grey for a caffeine-free version or Earl Grey for a brighter, less creamy bergamot profile.
Tea Used in This Recipe
Majestic Cream Earl Grey Tea
