Easy Almond Milk for Tea
Looking for a dairy-free alternative to traditional milk to add to your tea? Why not try making your own homemade almond milk? Not only is it easy to make, but it also adds a nutty and slightly sweet flavor to your tea. To make your own almond milk, simply soak almonds overnight, blend with water, strain, and sweeten to taste. Not only is almond milk a great alternative for those with dairy allergies or intolerances, but it's also a great way to add some extra nutrients to your diet. So give this delicious and nutritious almond milk recipe a try and enjoy a healthier cup of tea!
What Equipment is Needed to Make Homemade Almond Milk?
Making homemade almond milk requires just a few pieces of equipment such as a blender, a nut milk bag (or muslin cloth) and a glass bottle to keep your freshly made almond milk.
Blender
Jug
Muslin Cloth or Nut Bag
Funnel
Glass Bottle
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk From Scratch
Making homemade almond milk from scratch is super easy to do and takes just a little preparation by soaking your almonds overnight (or for at least 4 hours if you are in a rush). Thoroughly drain and rinse your almonds before adding spring water. Add your sweetener of choice. I like to use a sweet medjool date. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla extract. Blend up and then drain through your nut milk bag. Store in a glass bottle in the fridge and use within 3 days.
INGREDIENTS
50g Raw Unsalted Almonds (pre soaked over night)
2 pints of water (spring water is best)
1 pitted medjool date or 1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
pinch of salt
METHOD
Drain and rinse the soaked almonds.
Add 2 pints of water (or less if your blender is small), pitted medjool date, 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence and pinch of salt
Whizz up all ingredients in the blender and pour over the muslin cloth or nut bag into the jug, squeezing out every last drop into the jug.
Using the funnel, pour the milk into the glass bottle.
Your almond milk is ready to enjoy.
Keep in the fridge and I would recommend a fresh batch every 2-3 days. And if you have extra time on your hands, almond crackers can be made from the left over pulp.
