Tea Latte Recipe and the Importance of Hot Beverages in Life

Flashback Summer: Tea Latte Recipe and the Importance of Hot Beverages in Life - Eurasia Cafe

Perhaps some of you are not quite as passionate about tea as Mr. Suzuki up there (why don't I have a room specifically devoted to drinking tea?!), but I think as the cold weather comes around even the most Larry the Cable Guy-esque of Americans could concede that hot beverages have a place in everyone's heart.

Since living in Egypt and Sudan where tea is had more often than water, I have learned the power of a hot beverage in bringing people together to enjoy life.  Tea requires preparation (if you'd like to do it right!) in getting the tea ready, warming the water, etc.  It isn't something you can do fast.  If you've ever tried to drink hot tea quickly, you know that the result is unhappiness and a burnt tongue.  Drinking tea forces you to take a pause and enjoy life slowly.

And what better time to pause and enjoy life but in fall?  The leaves change colors so quickly, and if you don't take the time to enjoy them, you'll miss them altogether!  Perhaps you can take time this week to make a tea latte with the recipe below, sit outside in a scarf and mittens, and sip and chat with a loved one and just enjoy how pretty the world is right now.

Flashback Summer: Tea Latte Recipe and the Importance of Hot Beverages in Life - Eurasia Cafe

Flashback Summer: Tea Latte Recipe and the Importance of Hot Beverages in Life - Eurasia Cafe, social justice

Tea Latte Recipe
I credit my discovery of the drink to Eurasia Cafe, the company whose delicious tea I am also using for this recipe!  This fantastic company not only produces amazing tea and coffee products, but the box explains the good they're doing with their products: "Handpicked quality teas are sourced directly from gardens that guarantee livable wages and better opportunities for farmers and their families."  As well, the company gives their profits back to social justice causes in 44 countries and territories.  These causes include sex trafficking prevention and rehabilitation, education, addressing poverty & spiritual emptiness, helping refugees, and healthcare for those with HIV/AIDS.  Check out their site to learn more and take part in their awesome business!

Flashback Summer: Tea Latte Recipe and the Importance of Hot Beverages in Life - Eurasia Cafe, social justice

Ingredients:
1 tea bag (I recommend a berry or floral tea.  I'm using Eurasia Cafe's Jasmine Green tea.)
vanilla flavor syrup
hot milk
hot water

Directions: 
- Put the tea bag in the mug, and add just enough hot water to give the tea something to steep in.
- As the tea steeps, heat up the milk.  (If you're doing this on the stove, the secret is to never stop stirring so the milk won't burn!)
- Add 2-3 pumps of vanilla flavor syrup to the tea-steeping water (for a 12 oz cup).
- Lastly, add the hot milk, stir, and enjoy!

You can also use an espresso machine to heat and froth the milk!


Flashback Summer: Tea Latte Recipe and the Importance of Hot Beverages in Life - Eurasia Cafe, social justice

Eurasia Cafe has not collaborated with me on this, and I spent my own money for their tea.  I truly love the company and all they do, so I wanted to share about this company with you guys!

6 comments

  1. Marvelously lovely post and quote to kick it off with. It's almost hard to believe that it's time to retire the ice(d) tea for another season again. This summer really flew past at the speed of light!

    ♥ Jessica

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  2. i'm a tea person ...sadly no green tea, i might get some strange allergic reactions from it once in a while ...

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  3. Tea?
    Yes, please.
    Any day, almost at any time of day. :)
    Once autumn comes, and days get colder - tea is the way to go.

    Marija

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  4. Mmm, tea lattes! I am a huge fan of tea as well, and drink a cup of some variety of spiced chai with milk and sugar nearly every morning. I wouldn't have thought to try a green or berry tea with milk! My other favorite combination for a tea latte is chamomile sweetened with honey.... that one will put you to sleep in a hurry at then end of a long day!

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    1. Oooo, chamomile with honey sounds fantastic! I'm going to have to get some of that....

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  5. I am a dedicated tea drinker, and every day I have my green tea latte! Of the teas, jasmine green tea is my absolute favorite. I can't imagine a day without tea. Thanks for this most charming post. It looks like you have a treasure in the Eurasia Cafe. When my daughter spent time studying in Turkey (she studied in Cairo too!), she brought back a glass tea set for me - it is an authentic experience to drink tea from a small Turkish tea glass. :)

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