Black Label Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetener & Flavoring
Milk Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
Step 1: Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of black tea leaves to the pot. Stir gently and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Strain the Tea
After steeping, remove the pot from heat and strain the tea into a large pitcher to remove the tea leaves.
Adding Sweetener and Flavor
Step 4: Add Sugar and Spices
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 cinnamon stick. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Preparing the Creamy Layer
Step 5: Mix Milk and Cream
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Whisk together until well blended.
Serving
Step 6: Combine and Serve
Pour the sweetened black tea into serving glasses, filling each glass halfway. Top each glass with the milk and cream mixture. Serve hot and enjoy your Black Label beverage!