I'm not entirely sure that this recipe didn't come to me in a dream. I'm pretty sure I was dozing off during cookbook edits, and had a vision of an extra adorable stripey popsicle in my hand. (because if you're going to dream about food, it better be the cutest kind of cute!)
I'm one of those weirdos that must have something hot to drink first thing in the morning, even if it's 80-degrees at 6am with 95-percent humidity. I also eat hot soup for supper in the summertime, but that's beside the point. I love a good Earl Grey latte in the morning. I fill the tea cup half-way, and then cover it while the tea steeps to an extra dark brown, all the while my milk steams off to the side. It's just a lovely way to wake up. Black tea is about the most amount of caffeine I drink. I do love coffee, but it does not love me. It makes me jittery and sleepy all at once (what?). I had an iced coffee at a coffee shop one afternoon last week, and I feel like I'm just now back on a regular sleep schedule. Those coffee beans makes me crazy! So, if I feel like I need another pick-me-up in the afternoon, I want a re-do of that morning's perfect latte. But maybe a re-do that is a bit more acceptable to drink on the front porch while the mailman walks by? Iced Earl Grey latte, you were always made for my popsicle mold.
The truth: you don't have to layer the ingredients to make this popsicle taste delicious. If layering stripes in a popsicle mold every half hour for four hours (count the layers!) sounds like something you don't have time for, please, stir it all together before freezing.
I'm not going to confess what the white substance is in the popsicle. Is it heavy cream (shame on me!), or is it coconut cream? Or, light coconut milk from a can? Ok, fine. The ones pictured have light coconut milk, but that's only because I scarfed down the heavy cream versions while I was only one layer 3. Heavy cream all.the.way!
I'll leave your calorie choices up to you, though.
P.S. Bonus points for Earl Grey tea with double the bergamot (look for it!)
Delicately flavored ice pops to cool down in the hot weather.Earl Grey Latte Pops
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 42Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
these look so pretty and i love me Earl grey as well in the morning.
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Gorgeous popsicles! Love the layering :)
Becki @ Bites 'n Brews says
You have a ridiculous amount of patience. I was going to make my porter pops with a bunch of stripes and got bored of waiting after five minutes.
Beth @ Tasty YUmmies says
OMG this are not only brilliant but they are just beautiful!! Love those layers. Sooo perfect!! I cannot wait to try these.
Julia says
You, my friend, are a GENIUS! I'm buying a popsicle mold online right now because it's time for me to get on this popsicle bandwagon. First up, THESE guys!!
Kathryn says
Lady, these are beautiful!
CArol at Wild goose tea says
These are wild! Of course I like the way you made them. I have never heard of a tea popsicle. I am not much of a popsicle eater, but I would definitely make an exception with these little zippy zappy guys.
Lindsey @ American Heritage COoking says
These are just the kind of pops that I would dream about too! So adorable! I love the layers and how easy they are! Heavy cream all the way is right!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Love the cute stripes and LOVE the flavor! I'm like you- I need my hot drink every morning, no matter the season! For me it's coffee but that's just 'cause I need the extra caffeine to keep up with the kiddos ;) But I do love an earl grey in the afternoon! Pinning this fun idea ;)
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
Well aren't these just the cutest things ever! I'm all for the hot drinks in the morning too, regardless of outdoor temperature!