Steep It Loose — TEA RECIPES

  Strong brews of herbal teas make a great base for delicious mocktails. They’re so colorful and flavorful, you’ll not miss the booze. This combo of our Blood Orange Smoothie, ginger, tart juice and rosemary makes a zippy summertime drink. Ginger beer is actually brewed and fermented. It has far less sugar and carbonation than ginger ale and a stronger ginger flavor. Yields two tall (12 oz) drinks  INGREDIENTS:   2 heaping tsp (or one tea sachet) Blood Orange Smoothie   1 cup freshly boiled water 1/4 cup fruit juice of your choice: lemon and cranberry work well!  1 can or...

The complex botanical character of matcha stands up to the bold taste of tequila, which is what makes this recipe work! It yields roughly two 12-oz frozen Margs, or three 8-oz margs. Try it yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments.    INGREDIENTS For the rims: 1 TBS kosher salt Lime wedges   For the drink: 1.5 cups (12 oz) ice cubes 4 oz Moscato wine 2.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec 2.5 oz Tequila (blanco or reposado) 1 oz Grand Marnier 2 TBS lime juice 1 TBS lemon juice 0.75 - 1 tsp matcha (to taste)  ...

This green tea cocktail recipe is an oldie but goodie here at The Tea Spot. It was chosen by the Southwest Airlines Spirit magazine nearly 10 years ago for their special feature on new trends in tea, and it stands the test of time.    Servings: 2 6-oz cocktail glass servings Ingredients: 1 tsp Boulder Blues tea leaves, yielding 1/4 cup sweetened tea concentrate 6 ounce Citron Vodka 1 ounce Cointreau Ice cubes Sugar crystals for the rim of the glasses (optional) Preparation: 1) Make Boulder Blues tea concentrate: Steep 1 tsp of Boulder Blues green tea leaves in a...

The holidays are coming up fast and with that, the party invites will soon be pouring in! Mix-up your traditional cookies, cupcakes, or macarons with this sophisticated take on classic buttercream. The sweet scent of vanilla, mixed with the citrusy flavor of bergamot is the perfect way to spark the fun! Ingredients: 2 TBS water One heaping tsp (or one sachet) Earl of Grey tea 3/4 c powdered sugar 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 sticks (12 TBS) unsalted butter, soft   Method: 1. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Turn off heat. Add tea leaves (or...