It’s delicious and packs a hydrating, antioxidant punch—according to nutritionists
Y’all know me. Whenever a food trend starts going viral on TikTok, I jump in and test it so you don’t have to. This time, while scrolling, I stopped mid-swipe after seeing people dunking handfuls of tea bags into half-gallons of milk. The funky-looking concoction everyone’s obsessed with? Cold-Brew Tea Lattes.
Unlike your typical cold-brew, this drink doesn’t involve coffee at all (or caffeine, depending on the tea you choose). Instead, it turns that box of tea bags in your cabinet into something entirely new. Mixing them with milk creates a café-style latte that feels barista-made without the effort. Prep only takes a few seconds, and the fridge handles the rest.
Most TikTok food trends make me skeptical, but this one felt different. I already love iced tea lattes, such as matcha, so this hack caught my attention. Still, I had questions, because as an outdoor enthusiast, I wondered if this could work as an easy way to fuel up before heading outdoors. I interviewed a few experts to find out…