Steep It Loose — RECIPES: CRAFT COLD BREW

two glasses sit on a table with a turmeric tonic mocktail inside

Autumn Spiced Apple Mocktail

In celebration of Sober October, The Tea Spot developed an Autumn Spiced Apple Mocktail with Turmeric Tonic Herbal Chai that’s both sophisticated and refreshing. We know you and your guests will enjoy sipping this alcohol-free drink for fall.    INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbs Turmeric Tonic 2 thin slices fresh ginger (1/16 in. thick)1 heaping tsp honey1/2 tsp apple cider vinegarjuice of 1/2 lemon1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup ginger beer1 apple (for garnish)    INSTRUCTIONS:Add Turmeric Tonic herbal tea, honey, and ginger to a 16 oz mason jar. Fill the jar to 1 cup mark with boiling water and let steep for 15 minutes (be careful and...

Read more →


How to cold brew tea

1-2-3 How to Make Cold Brew Iced Tea

  Nothing could be easier, or faster, to prep: just combine loose leaf tea and fresh water in a mason jar, attach the Craft Cold Brew Filter, and let the tea leaves infuse for 20 minutes to overnight.  Refer to the guidelines by tea type below (they’re also on the filter package). But don’t stress about it! Unlike hot brewing, steeping time is flexible and very forgiving for cold brew tea. Heat is what brings out the tannic, bitter flavors in tea. When you cold brew, you’re left with a super smooth tea, which isn’t bitter in the slightest. You can...

Read more →


juicy fruit tea punch recipe

Juicy Fruity Tea Punch Recipe

This delicious recipe is so easy to make, and is a perfect blend of sweet and juicy.  Yield: Four 6-7 oz servings Juicy Fruity Tea Punch Ingredients For 32 oz mason jar: 1.5 TBS Venus Rising loose leaf herbal tea 1/4 apple, cored and diced (any kind) 1/4 lemon    Equipment  32 oz wide-mouth Mason jar Craft Cold Brew Filter   Instructions Place first 2 ingredients in 32 oz mason jar. Juice the lemon and add to your jar. Then slice the remaining lemon rind and add that as well. Fill the jar to the top with fresh, cool water. Stir to mix well....

Read more →


sangria tea mocktail

Zero-Proof Sangria

What’s lovely about this recipe, like all sangrias, is that it’s completely customizable. You can use whatever fruits you love, or are in season.  Yield: Four 5-6 oz servings Zero-Proof Sangria Ingredients For 32 oz mason jar: 2 TBS Immunity loose leaf herbal tea 1 TBS Hibiscus loose leaf herbal tea 1/4 cup raspberries, lightly mashed 1 small or 1/2 medium lime, thinly sliced 1/4 apple, cored and sliced (any kind) 1/4 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 tsp lemon juice 2 TBS orange juice   Equipment  32 oz wide-mouth Mason jar Craft Cold Brew Filter   Instructions Place first...

Read more →