How to Make a Tea Latte

How to make a tea latte

Whip up warm & creamy comfort at home the easy way.

Your guide to achieving tea latte perfection starts here

Rich, milky, satisfying and packed with flavour – when it comes to cozy drinks, nothing beats a tea latte. Always wanted to try your hand at one, but don’t know where to start? We’ve got your back with our easy-to-follow crash course. Once you master the art of making a latte with tea, you’ll discover a whole world of flavour combinations that’ll allow you to whip up lattes for every mood – from bold morning pick-me-ups and sweet afternoon treats to soothing caffeine-free nightcaps.

You might be wondering right now: what’s the best tea to use? The right amount of loose leaf? The perfect steep time? What type of milk should I use?

Guess no more. We’re here to show you how to make the perfect tea latte at home in just four simple steps.

What you’ll need:

4 Perfect Spoons of loose leaf tea

4 oz (175 ml) hot water

1¼ cups milk or dairy alternative

Steeper

16 oz mug

Step 1: Measure your tea

Measure your favourite tea latte like a pro by using the DavidsTea Perfect Spoon – a stainless steel spoon designed to help measure your loose leaf tea correctly. Just scoop 4 Perfect Spoons (approx. 3 tablespoons) of your loose leaf tea into the DavidsTea 16 oz Steeper with the lid open.

IMPORTANT: Steer clear of teas that contain hibiscus.
The acidity in hibiscus makes milk curdle. We recommend going for teas that are sweet, decadent or spicy.

Step 2: Pour in hot water

With your loose leaf ready to go, it’s now time to fill your Steeper with 4 oz of hot water from a kettle. Water temperature is one of the most important variables in steeping a consistently delicious cup of tea. Steep it too hot, and you risk burning the leaves. Steep it too cold, and you’ll be left with a mild tasting latte. So how hot should your water be? To make sure you get the best results, follow this simple steeping guide.

The secret to getting a flavourful latte?
You need to steep a lot of tea in a little bit of water so the flavours become strong and concentrated. This will help them shine through the rich milk for a perfectly balanced tea latte.

Step 3: Let it steep

This is where the magic happens.
Here’s where you want to set a timer to give your tea the time it needs to release all of its wonderful flavours and aromas.

Don’t forget to give it a little stir.
Make sure all of the leaves in your Steeper are either submerged or at least wet (we don’t want any dry floating tea leaves on the top). This will ensure that each tea leaf has enough heat to help extract it’s amazing flavours, so you get a great tasting cup, every time.

Step 4: Dispense tea & add milk

Rest the Steeper right on top of your 16 oz mug and watch as your infused tea pours out like magic through the easy-release valve. The filter will strain your tea directly into your cup while keeping the tea leaves in the infuser. And when you’re done, the valve closes automatically.

Top with milk for the finishing touch.
Go skinny, go full fat, go soy, go oat, go coconut… go with whatever milk makes your taste buds happy. Sometimes tea can take on a different flavour, depending on the type of milk you choose. Have fun and experiment.

PRO TIP: To achieve that perfect latte foam, we recommend using creamy, silky, rich whole milk or almond milk.