A liquid flavored tea beverage and the process for manufacturing it form part of this invention. The liquid flavored tea beverage comprises a tea extracted mixed with concentrated milk, sugar and spice flavors. This ready to consume product has increased shelf life due to the specific process parameters employed in the genesis of this product. The process of manufacturing the product includes the steps of extraction, cost effective concentration, mixing it with concentrated milk and flavors and thermal processing to obtain the final ready to drink beverage concentrate.