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Jar full of Earl Grey extract.
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Earl Grey Extract

This Earl Grey extract is great for baking, and will enhance the black tea flavor in your recipes, leaving a floral bergamot aftertaste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time21 days
Total Time21 days 5 minutes
Course: Teas and Lattes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 tablespoon
Calories: 35kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Jar or bottle with lid

Ingredients

  • 4 tea bags Earl Grey
  • 1 cup vodka

Instructions

  • Cut open Earl Grey tea bags and add its content to a clean jar.
  • Add vodka.
  • Close the lid, letting it sit for 3 weeks in a cool place, away from sunlight. Give it a shake every other day.
  • After 3 weeks, strain the vodka. Discard Earl Grey.

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Notes

Substitutes:
  • Vodka. If you don't have vodka, rum can be used.
  • Earl Grey. You can use loose Earl Grey tea. Add 4 teaspoons for 1 cup of alcohol.
  • Make it alcohol-free: Substitute vodka with three parts food-grade liquid glycerin and one part water.
 
You can use a paper filter to strain it.
Earl Grey extract doesn’t have an expiration date. Keep it well sealed, and away from direct light or any heat source.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.001mg