Jump Into Spring! - Spring Tea Cocktails
Spring, the perfect time to gather one’s family and friends to get outside and take in the scent of the flowers in bloom. A picnic on a bright and airy spring afternoon is the perfect way to enjoy other’s company or even your own! If a picnic isn’t your thing then lounging on a patio or by the pool might sound more appealing. Regardless of your spring activity preference, doesn't a spring inspired tea cocktail sound like the perfect accompaniment? Today we have a couple quick and easy tea infused cocktails, perfect for invoking the essence of spring!
Boozy Blackberry and Lemon Iced Tea
Simple yet oh so yummy. This boozy citrus berry cocktail will leave you feeling refreshed and wanting more after you've had your first glass. Easy to make and serve, this pitcher cocktail recipe will delight all your guests this spring.
Ingredients:
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4 cups fresh brewed Assam 8422 black tea
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â…“ cup simple syrup, you can add more or less depending on preference
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1 cup rum
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Juice from 1 fresh squeezed lemon, or more if you like
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One handful of fresh blackberries
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3-5 mint sprigs and extras for garnish
Directions:
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Muddle together the blackberries and mint.
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Combine all ingredients into a pitcher and stir.
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Serve over ice in a tall glass and garnish with mint.
Porch Punch
This boozy tea punch will pack a punch! Invoking the feeling of sitting on a porch swing during a lazy spring afternoon down south, this bourbon cocktail will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients:
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2 liters bourbon
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1 ounce orange bitters
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½ ounce orange flower water
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5 liters boiling water
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4 ¼ cups granulated sugar
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12 tablespoons Silver Tip Earl Grey Tea
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4 tablespoons Mint Tea
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Fresh lime juice, as needed
Directions:
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Combine the boiling water, teas and sugar. Stir and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
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Strain the tea and let cool to room temperature.
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Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate.
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For each serving, pour 6 ounces of punch into an ice filled glass and add ½ ounce of fresh lime juice.
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Garnish with mint sprigs and slices of lemon and lime.
Agave Green Tea Mojitos
Light, refreshing and with a subtle touch of sweetness this Agave Green Tea Mojito is perfect for a warm spring afternoon. Whether you like it boozy or virgin, this cocktail is sure to brighten up your spring flings!
Ingredients:
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20 - 40 fresh mint leaves
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2 cups soda water or sparkling water
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1 cup Chado Special Green Tea, cooled
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4 tablespoons agave
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4 ounces white rum
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1 lime, juice
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Mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
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Add 5 to 10 mint leaves to 4 glasses and then muddle together the mint leaves to release their juices.
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Divide the remaining ingredients equally among the glasses and top with ice.
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Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy!
Want To Try One Of These Teas For Yourself?
Grab yourself one of the featured teas in this blog to try them out. If you’re feeling inspired grab all of the teas to try your hand at these spring tea cocktails!
Assam 8422
A unique, top-quality Black Tea from the Assam region of India. This special black tea has an exceptional taste—distinctive, yet delicate and refined. This tea will become the daily ritual of true connoisseurs.
Silver Tip Earl Grey
This well balanced blend of Yin-Zhen silver needle black tea is a delectable work of art that stands out from the rest. Containing the beautiful aroma of sublime bergamot, this tea has a lasting taste of fresh oranges providing you with citrus delight. Classic, and with enough kick to keep it interesting.
Mint Tea
If you love the combination of mint and citrus, then look no further! Our Mint Tea is made of a unique blend of green tea, mint leaves, and lemon, and produces a strong yet refreshingly light flavor.
Chado Special Green
For a collection of teas that can only be described as superlative, choose Chado Special Green, a blend of some of the most sought-after Darjeeling leaves. This is a classic brew with a subtle and sweet taste that will refresh, and inspire the senses. Exclusively manufactured for Chado Tea.
