For a touch of that classic black tea flavor and a hint of subtle sweetness in your cocktails and lattes, make this delicious earl grey syrup recipe! It has a subtle bitterness and aromatic citrus flavor that tastes amazing in any beverage or even your baked goods!
In a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, and tea.
Turn the stove onto medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar crystals dissolve. Turn off the heat.
Allow the sugar mixture to cool at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to allow the tea to infuse more flavor. If using tea bags, remove them at this time.
Place the narrow funnel into the mason jar. If using loose leaf earl grey tea, add the fine mesh strainer to remove any loose tea. Pour the syrup through the strainer and funnel into the jar.
Use as desired.
Notes
The yield for this Earl Grey simple syrup is about 1.5 cups or 12 ounces. The nutritional facts are based on a 1-ounce serving.Store the leftover syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.Consider adding any of the following to your syrup for more flavor:
1 sliced vanilla bean
1-2 TBS dried lavender
The peel of one lemon or orange (no pith)
Feel free to use any type of earl grey tea, including different varieties like lady grey. For loose leaf tea, you'll need approximately 2 tsp.Older tea leaves will have less flavor. Either let them infuse for longer or use twice as much. Be sure to taste the syrup occasionally to ensure it isn't becoming too bitter.