Earl Grey's bergamot oil comes from Calabrian citrus that only grows on Italy's southern tip—synthetic versions taste like soap.
Earl Grey Tea Powder Latte
Elevate your tea time with our delightful Earl Grey Tea Powder Latte! This innovative take on classic Earl Grey combines fragrant bergamot and rich black tea, finely ground into a convenient powder for effortless brewing. Just mix with steamed milk and a touch of sweetener for a creamy, aromatic treat that’s perfect any time of day!
Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This British-Italian caffeine collision was born in 1980s London when homesick Italian baristas discovered Earl Grey's bergamot oil—the same citrus essence used in Calabrian limoncello—and realized they could froth it like proper cappuccino milk, creating a tea-coffee hybrid that would make both Starbucks executives and Yorkshire tea purists simultaneously weep and applaud.
Regional Twist
In Edinburgh's New Town, they replace regular milk with Highland cream and add a pinch of shortbread crumbs, turning this simple Earl Grey powder latte into a proper Scottish afternoon indulgence.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) earl grey tea powder
- milk (to taste)
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 1 cup (237 ml) hot water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Whisk 1 teaspoon of Earl Grey tea powder with 1 cup of hot water until fully dissolved.
- 2
Add milk of your choice to taste and whisk until frothy.
- 3
Serve hot and enjoy the bergamot aroma and flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat water to 185-190°F rather than boiling (212°F) because bergamot oil in Earl Grey becomes bitter and astringent at higher temperatures, masking the delicate citrus notes.technique185-190°F
- ✓Create a slurry by whisking tea powder with 2-3 tablespoons of hot water first, then gradually add remaining water to prevent clumping from tea tannins binding too quickly.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Steam or heat milk to 150-160°F for optimal froth stability because milk proteins denature at this temperature range, creating microfoam that holds for 3-5 minutes.timing150-160°F
- ✓Use whole milk or oat milk with 3-4% fat content because fat molecules stabilize foam bubbles and complement bergamot's citrus oils without curdling.ingredient3-4% fat content
- ✓Whisk in figure-8 motions for 30-45 seconds to incorporate air efficiently and create uniform microfoam with bubbles smaller than 0.5mm diameter.equipment30-45 seconds
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Prep
5
min
Cook
5
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Earl Grey's bergamot oil comes from Calabrian citrus that only grows on Italy's southern tip—synthetic versions taste like soap.
Earl Grey Tea Powder Latte
Elevate your tea time with our delightful Earl Grey Tea Powder Latte! This innovative take on classic Earl Grey combines fragrant bergamot and rich black tea, finely ground into a convenient powder for effortless brewing. Just mix with steamed milk and a touch of sweetener for a creamy, aromatic treat that’s perfect any time of day!
The Story
This British-Italian caffeine collision was born in 1980s London when homesick Italian baristas discovered Earl Grey's bergamot oil—the same citrus essence used in Calabrian limoncello—and realized they could froth it like proper cappuccino milk, creating a tea-coffee hybrid that would make both Starbucks executives and Yorkshire tea purists simultaneously weep and applaud.
Regional Twist
In Edinburgh's New Town, they replace regular milk with Highland cream and add a pinch of shortbread crumbs, turning this simple Earl Grey powder latte into a proper Scottish afternoon indulgence.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) earl grey tea powder
- milk (to taste)
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 1 cup (237 ml) hot water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Whisk 1 teaspoon of Earl Grey tea powder with 1 cup of hot water until fully dissolved.
- 2
Add milk of your choice to taste and whisk until frothy.
- 3
Serve hot and enjoy the bergamot aroma and flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat water to 185-190°F rather than boiling (212°F) because bergamot oil in Earl Grey becomes bitter and astringent at higher temperatures, masking the delicate citrus notes.technique185-190°F
- ✓Create a slurry by whisking tea powder with 2-3 tablespoons of hot water first, then gradually add remaining water to prevent clumping from tea tannins binding too quickly.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Steam or heat milk to 150-160°F for optimal froth stability because milk proteins denature at this temperature range, creating microfoam that holds for 3-5 minutes.timing150-160°F
- ✓Use whole milk or oat milk with 3-4% fat content because fat molecules stabilize foam bubbles and complement bergamot's citrus oils without curdling.ingredient3-4% fat content
- ✓Whisk in figure-8 motions for 30-45 seconds to incorporate air efficiently and create uniform microfoam with bubbles smaller than 0.5mm diameter.equipment30-45 seconds