Okay, so I’ve been on this Earl Grey kick lately, you know, that fancy tea with the bergamot? But I wanted to kick it up a notch. So, I thought, why not try making an Earl Grey creme black tea? Sounds pretty wild, right?

First things first, I had to grab some Earl Grey tea. Now, I’m no tea expert, but I knew I wanted that classic, strong black tea base. They say you’re supposed to drink it without milk but what’s the fun in that? I like mine a little creamy.

Getting Started

I boiled some water in my trusty old kettle. I heard somewhere that Earl Grey needs hot water, not just warm, so I made sure it was really bubbling.

• Boil the water: Get that water nice and hot.
• Steep the tea: I dropped a couple of tea bags into my mug. I didn’t measure, just eyeballed it.
• Add the cream: This is where it gets interesting. I poured in some heavy cream. I didn’t have any exact measurements, just added it until it looked right.
• Sweeten it up: I like my tea a bit sweet, so I tossed in a spoonful of sugar. You can use honey or whatever you like, but I had sugar on hand.

I let the tea bags steep for a good few minutes. I like it strong, so I probably left them in longer than I should have. While it was steeping, I poured in the cream. I just kind of guessed the amount. Then I added the sugar, stirred it all up, and waited for it to cool down a bit.

The Taste Test

Finally, it was time to try it out. I took a sip, and man, it was pretty good! The cream made it super smooth, and the sweetness balanced out the strong tea flavor. It was definitely different from my usual cup of tea, but in a good way. It felt like a little treat.

So, there you have it. My little experiment with Earl Grey creme black tea. It was super easy, and honestly, I’m probably going to make it again. If you’re into tea and want to try something a little different, give it a shot. You might just like it!