Cozy Blueberry Milk Tea Recipe for Perfect Nights In
This cozy blueberry milk tea is a warm, comforting drink made with simple ingredients like blueberries, milk, and black tea. It’s perfect for quiet evenings and feels like a hug in a mug.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup milk (any kind, whole milk or oat milk recommended)
- 1 black tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose leaf black tea
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Simmer the blueberries: Add the blueberries and 2 tablespoons of water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Mash gently with a spoon and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick and jammy.
- Add the milk and tea: Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil). Add the tea bag and steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Sweeten and flavor: Remove the tea bag and squeeze out excess liquid. Stir in sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust to taste.
- Strain and serve: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a mug and pour the milk tea through it. Press on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
- Optional – Froth the milk: Use a milk frother to create foam on top of the drink.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy warm.
Notes
Do not overcook the blueberries (3-4 minutes is ideal). Heat milk over medium-low heat to avoid scorching. Steep tea to your liking (2-5 minutes). Use a fine-mesh strainer to avoid gritty skins. Can be made iced by cooling and pouring over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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