Description
Enjoy the flavors of cherry pie in a refreshing iced tea! This recipe combines black tea, cherry juice, warm spices, and a luscious caramel swirl, topped with a cinnamon-almond foam for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 960 ml water: For brewing the tea base.
- 4 Black Tea Bags: Use a robust variety like English Breakfast.
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks: Infuse a warm spice flavor.
- 1 Vanilla Bean (split) or 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Adds a complex aroma.
- 120 ml Cherry Juice: Provides the ‘cherry pie’ flavor.
- 220g Granulated Sugar: Used for simple syrup and caramel.
- 90ml Water: For simple syrup and caramel.
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg: Complements the cherry and cinnamon.
- 120 ml Plant-Based Butter: For a rich caramel swirl.
- 60 ml Unsweetened Almond Milk: Base for the cinnamon-infused foam.
- ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon: Adds warmth to the foam.
- 30g Toasted Almond Slivers: For a crunchy garnish.
Instructions
- Infuse Tea Base: Simmer water with cinnamon and vanilla for flavor.
- Steep Tea: Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes, then cool.
- Prepare Syrup: Combine sugar and water, heat until dissolved, and cool.
- Combine Flavors: Whisk tea with cherry juice, syrup, and nutmeg; chill.
- Make Caramel: Melt sugar, add butter and water, whisk until smooth.
- Create Foam: Warm almond milk with cinnamon and froth.
- Assemble & Serve: Fill glass with ice, add tea, drizzle caramel, top with foam and almonds.
Notes
For best results, chill the tea mixture for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Making caramel requires patience and careful attention to prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg