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A hand from out of frame is pouring Earl Grey simple syrup into a small glass jar. There is a container of loose leaf Earl Grey tea in the background and a small mug of tea in the background.

Earl Grey Simple Syrup

This Earl Grey Simple Syrup recipe combines everything you love about your favorite cuppa tea with the liquid sweetening abilities of simple syrup. This means it’s easier than ever to add the bold taste of Earl Grey tea to any beverage you like, from your morning latte to cocktails or mocktails for happy hour.
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Course: Cocktails, Coffee, Drinks, Mocktails, Tea
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: Earl Grey, infusion, simple syrup, sweetener, tea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Lindsey Neumayer

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 g granulated sugar 1 cup
  • 355 g filtered water 1.5 cups
  • 18 g Earl Grey tea loose leaf preferred, 4 TBSP
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, optional

Instructions

  • Pour 355 g of water (1.5 cups) into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat until it’s lightly simmering.
  • Add in 200 g of granulated sugar to the pot (1 cup). Stir it until it dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, add in 18 G of loose leaf earl grey tea.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low so that it’s no longer simmering and allow the mix to infuse for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Once the syrup has reached the flavor you like, remove the pan from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice from half a lemonif you are using it.
  • Strain your cooled syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea leaves. If desired, double strain using cheesecloth.
  • Store your finished syrup in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Use your earl grey simple syrup in any of your favorite beverages to sweeten them and add the flavor of earl grey tea!

Notes

While it might be tempting to let your tea infuse for longer, avoid letting it steep for more than 5 minutes. 
Steeping your tea longer can lead to a bitter flavor. If you want to intensify the flavor, add more loose-leaf tea!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Earl Grey Simple Syrup
Serving Size
 
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
1
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Calcium
 
1
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.01
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.