Ingredients
Tea Base
- 2 teaspoons loose-leaf hibiscus rose tea (or your favorite bagged tea)
- 1/2 cup hot water
Sweetener and Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)
Milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk (steamed or frothed for hot latte; cold for iced latte)
Garnish
- Dried rose petals
- Dried hibiscus
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Pour the hot water over the loose-leaf hibiscus rose tea and let it steep for about 5 minutes to extract the floral flavors fully.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain the tea into your mug or glass, then stir in the honey and optional rose water until fully dissolved and blended.
- Prepare Hot Latte: For a hot latte, steam or froth the whole milk until creamy and pour it over the sweetened tea, topping it with the milk foam.
- Garnish Hot Latte: Finish by garnishing the latte with dried hibiscus or rose petals for a fragrant and elegant presentation.
- Prepare Iced Latte Base: For the iced version, let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature or chill it in the fridge before assembling the drink.
- Assemble Iced Latte: Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, then add cold whole milk and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish Iced Latte: Garnish the iced latte with dried hibiscus or rose petals if desired, adding a decorative and aromatic touch.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with any plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste preference.
- Rose water is optional but adds a lovely floral aroma; omit if unavailable.
- Use fresh or bagged hibiscus rose tea depending on availability and convenience.
- For a stronger flavor, increase the steeping time slightly but avoid steeping too long as it can become bitter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
