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    Home » Syrups and Extracts

    Earl Grey Syrup for cocktails and coffee

    Published: May 19, 2023 · Modified: May 28, 2023 by Milk and Pop · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Improve your coffee or cocktail with a splash of flavor using this quick and easy Earl Grey syrup. This simple syrup uses tea bags and takes less than 10 minutes to make.

    Simple syrup, a wooden spoon and two coffees.

    Are you a fan of Earl Grey tea? Imagine taking its flavors and transforming them into an easy-to-make syrup that can be added to your favorite drink.

    The syrup you’re about to make has a delicate balance of floral, citrusy, and slightly sweet notes, making it an amazing addition to both hot and cold beverages.

    Jump to:
    • Why make this syrup
    • Ingredients
    • How to make it
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • Recipes to try using this syrup
    • Storing
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why make this syrup

    • It’s an easy an quick  way to add Earl Grey flavor to beverages;
    • You can keep it in the fridge for weeks after making it;
    • It’s the best way to sweeten drinks that ask for this flavor.

    Simple syrups are better for drinks, but for baking, or flavoring recipes like waffles or pancakes, an extract might be the right choice. If you’re looking for the second, I have a foolproof recipe that will give you a flavorful Earl Grey extract in 2 weeks.

    Ingredients

    Simple syrups need to be like the name says: simple. This recipe only takes 3 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to put together.

    Water. You can use filtered or tap water for this recipe.

    Sugar. Use caster or granulated white sugar.

    You can substitute regular sugar for brown sugar. It will give this syrup a very subtle caramel flavor. Use the same amount.

    Earl Grey. We’re using tea bags for this recipe to make things easier. If using leaves, add ½ tablespoon of loose Earl Grey leaves for each tea bag.

    Ingredients of Earl Grey syrup recipe: tea bags, water and sugar, and an empty bottle.

    How to make it

    This simple syrup will take you less than 10 minutes to make.

    Boiling water with a wooden spoon full of bubbles

    Heat water on the stove or microwave. As soon as it boils, remove from heat.

    Mixture of water and sugar.

    Add sugar, and mix until it has dissolved into the hot water.

    Tea bags inside how water and sugar mixture.

    Steep the bags of Earl Grey into the mixture for 4 minutes.

    Tea bags being squished with a wooden spoon

    Squeeze lightly the tea bags when removing Earl Grey.

    Let it cool before storing in a jar, bottle or container with a lid.

    Cool syrup inside bottle, ready to be stored.

    Expert Tips

    Don’t let the Earl Grey steep for longer than 6 minutes. Steeping for longer periods makes it taste bitter and astringent. In this recipe, instead of risking a bitter taste, we’re adding more Earl Grey for a stronger flavor.

    If using a stove to boil the water, you can boil a little extra than what's needed, and then just measure 1 cup.

    Boiling water using a microwave will take from 1 and a half to 3 minutes, depending on the potency of the microwave you’re using. But be careful when using this method: to avoid burns, place a wooden spoon or chopstick in contact with water.

    FAQ

    Does Earl Grey Syrup have caffeine?

    Yes. Earl Grey syrup is made with Earl Grey, which is a mixture of black tea and bergamot oil. Unless you’re making it using a decaf version of Earl Grey, it will have caffeine. 

    Can I use loose Earl Grey tea?

    Yes. Use a sieve to strain the syrup after 5 minutes if using loose tea leaves.

    Can I make this syrup in advance?

    Yes. This recipe keeps refrigerated for up to a month, and can be made in advance.

    Recipes to try using this syrup

    This is a liquid simple syrup made for beverages, perfect to use for sweetening coffees, cocktails, lattes, and even lemonades! Here are some suggestions for you:

    • 2bottles of Earl Grey Milk Tea.
      Earl Grey Milk Tea
    • three glasses of coffee lemonade decorated with lemons and orange slices, filled with ice, coffee beans and ice on the background,
      Coffee Lemonade (Sweet and Refreshing)
    • A glass of iced london fog over ice.
      Iced London Fog (Earl Grey Tea Latte)
    • 2 cups of blood orange lemonade, with blood orange slices garnishing
      Blood Orange Lemonade (Winter Lemonade)

    Storing

    After cooled, pour syrup into a bottle, jar or container with a lid. Keep refrigerated. 

    Keeping this syrup refrigerated extends its life for up to a month. If it loses its crystal appearance, looking cloudy, it has most likely gone bad and should be discarded.

    bottle of Earl Grey syrup, with wooden spoon in the background.

    Ready to embark on a journey of elevated flavors? Get creative, experiment, and let the delightful flavors of Earl Grey syrup transport you to a world full of taste.

    If you liked this recipe, click on the stars below and let me know!

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    Bottle of Earl Grey syrup

    Earl Grey Syrup

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    Improve your coffee or cocktail with a splash of flavor using this quick and easy Earl Grey syrup. This simple syrup uses tea bags and takes less than 10 minutes to make.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 21 tablespoon
    Calories 37 kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Jar or bottle with lid

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 4 bags earl grey tea

    Instructions
     

    • Heat water on the stove or microwave. As soon as it boils, remove from heat.
    • Add sugar. Mix until it has dissolved into the hot water.
    • Steep 4 Earl Grey bags into the sugar mixture for 4 minutes.
    • Squeeze lightly the tea bags when removing them.
    • Let syrup cool before storing in a jar, bottle or container with a lid.

    Notes

    Keep this syrup refrigerated. It lasts for up to a month. If syrup becomes cloudy, discard.
    This is a liquid simple syrup made for beverages.
     
    Tips:
    If using loose Earl Grey tea, substitute each bag for ½ tablespoon of loose leaves.
    Don’t steep Earl Grey for longer than 6 minutes, or you might get a bitter, astringent taste in the syrup.
    Boiling the amount of water asked in this recipe using a microwave will take from 1 to 1 and a half minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 9gFat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 0.4mgIron: 0.005mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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