Description
The Vanilla Rose Tea Latte is a soothing, aromatic beverage infused with the subtle floral essence of rose and the warmth of real vanilla. Perfect for a calm morning or an afternoon treat, this beautiful drink is a luxurious café-style experience you can enjoy at home—hot or iced.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon loose leaf black tea or 1 black tea bag
- 1/2 teaspoon dried food-grade rose petals (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative (e.g., oat, almond, or coconut)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp sweetener
- Optional: rose syrup for stronger floral flavor
- Ice (if serving iced)
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water to a simmer. Add tea and rose petals. Steep for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug or glass.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the milk and whisk in vanilla syrup until frothy.
- Pour the frothed milk over the rose-infused tea.
- For iced: cool the tea, pour over ice, then add cold frothed milk.
- Garnish with a few rose petals and enjoy.
Notes
- Use food-grade dried rose petals only.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less syrup to your preference.
- Add a splash of rose syrup for deeper floral notes, especially in iced versions.
- Great with green tea as a base, too!
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
