{"id":89,"date":"2019-09-09T15:36:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T19:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=89"},"modified":"2023-09-14T11:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:05:40","slug":"how-to-make-a-tea-latte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/how-to-make-a-tea-latte\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea 101: How to Make a Tea Latte"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><b>Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Some things are harder than they\nlook. Take, for example, the perfect tea latte. Even if you\u2019re a wiz with the\ncoffee equivalent, making a mouthwatering tea version can be tricky \u2013 what\u2019s the best tea? The right amount of loose leaf?\nThe perfect steep time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guess no more. We\u2019re here to show you just how it should be done. Craving an iced latte instead? We got you. Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/how-to-make-an-iced-tea-latte-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"our Iced Latte post (opens in a new tab)\"><u>our Iced Latte post<\/u><\/a> for insider tips on the best brews and techniques for the ice cold version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for something warm and insanely satisfying? Read on to find out how to make a tea latte at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#00a4a7\">The best teas for a tea latte: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea\/forever-nuts\/10179DT01VAR004019.html\"><u><strong>Forever Nuts<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This herbal tea is a fan favourite\nand for good reason. Nutty, sweet and with hints of cinnamon and beetroot, this\ncaffeine-free tea is a deep pink when steeped. Add milk for one of the\nprettiest lattes around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea\/s%E2%80%99mores-chai\/10638DT01VAR0042394.html\"><u><strong>S\u2019mores Chai<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in the mood for a\ndecadent treat, S\u2019mores Chai is the answer to your cravings. Made with pu\u2019erh\ntea, it\u2019s both strong, sweet and stands up to the froth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea\/organic-cream-of-earl-grey-tea\/10076DT01VAR003961.html\">Organic Cream of Earl Grey<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love a classic blend, and who doesn\u2019t, you can\u2019t go wrong with this creamy take on one of the most traditional teas around. Enjoying it as a latte is just the froth on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea\/sweet-indulgence-12-tea-sampler\/962067DT01VAR0102469.html\"><u><strong>Maple Syrup Oolong<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a sweet pick-me-up? This blend\nmakes for a totally delicious, 100% Canadian-flavoured latte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea\/cardamom-french-toast-tea\/11060DT01.html\"><u><strong>Cardamom French Toast<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like brunch in a mug. This brew is so good, it\u2019s almost as good as eating the real thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/How-to-make-tea-latte-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/How-to-make-tea-latte-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/How-to-make-tea-latte-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/How-to-make-tea-latte-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recipe-block-svg\">\n    <div class=\"recipe-ct\">\n        <div class=\"gmc-recipe\" id=\"gmc-print-11135\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\" style=\"\">\n        <meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\" \/>\n    <h2 class=\"gmc-recipe-title \" itemprop=\"name\">Tea Latte<\/h2><div class=\"gmc-print-area\">\n        \n            \n                              \n                              \n                                          \n<a class=\"gmc-print-options gmc-print-hidden\" href=\"#\" id=\"gmc-print-text-11135\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-content\/plugins\/getmecooking-recipe-templatex\/images\/print.png\" \/>Print recipe<\/a>          <\/div><div class=\"gmc-clear-both\">\n  <\/div><div class=\"gmc-recipe-main-photo\">\n<a class=\"\" href=\"\" rel=\"\">\n          <\/a>  <\/div>        <table class=\"gmc-recipe-summary-narrow no-main-photo\">\n                                                                                                                          <\/table>                \n    <div class=\"gmc-recipe-ingredients\"><h2 class=\"gmc-recipe-subtitle\">Ingredients<\/h2>            \n<ul class=\"gmc-ingredient-list\">\n                    \n                                    \n<li class=\"gmc-ingredient-list-item\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">4 Perfect Spoons of tea of your choice<\/li>                                  \n                                    \n<li class=\"gmc-ingredient-list-item\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">\u00bd cup (4 oz) water* (*temperature depends on the tea\u2019s steeping instructions)<\/li>                                  \n                                    \n<li class=\"gmc-ingredient-list-item\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">1 \u00bc cup of milk or dairy-free alternative<\/li>                                          <\/ul>                          <\/div>      \n        <div class=\"gmc-recipe-steps\">\n<h2 class=\"gmc-recipe-subtitle\">\n        Directions\n      <\/h2>            \n        <table class=\"gmc-step-list\">\n                    \n                                                            <tr>\n<td 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colspan=\"2\">\n                Step 3\n              <\/td>            <\/tr><tr class=\"gmc-step-list-item\">\n                                                        \n                                <td class=\"gmc-step-desc\" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">Sip and enjoy!<\/td>                          <\/tr>                  <\/table>          <\/div>          <\/div>\n<div class=\"gmc-powered-by\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmecooking.com\/wordpress-recipe-plugin\">Powered by GetMeCooking<\/a>\n  <\/div>    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"recipe-featured-tea-svg\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n        <h2>Featured Tea<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"recipe-side-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidstea.com\/ca_en\/tea\/loose-leaf-tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" 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As the liquid runs out, release\nthe spoon to let the foam fill the rest of the cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><b>Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The perfect way to warm up on a chilly day, tea lattes are about as delicious as a drink can get. 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