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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 (For Cocktails and Mocktails)

Lindsey Neumayer
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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Cocktails, Coffee, Drinks, Mocktails, Tea
Cuisine American, British
Servings 12 ounces
Calories 64 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan
  • 1 fine mesh sieve
  • 1 spatula or spoon silicone preferred
  • 1 kitchen scale or measuring cups
  • 1 heat proof measuring glass for straining the syrup
  • 1 airtight storage container

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 tbsp 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 TBSP 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

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 17gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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Keyword: Earl Grey, infusion, simple syrup, sweetener, tea