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      Silk Road Tea Blog

      Tea Lemonade

      Tea Lemonade

      Iced tea + lemonade are a match made in heaven! When combined, they yield fantastic, thirst quenching results. Lemonade acts as a natural sweetener for the tea, while the tea benefits from the tart, refreshing burst of citrus flavour. 

      Studies indicate that adding a squeeze of lemon or lime to green & black tea may improve absorption of antioxidants — tea lemonade not only tastes great, it’s also good for you! 

      Enjoy the bright weather & get your vitamins with delicious, freshly brewed iced teas & tea lemonades. 

      We love seeing what you're making! ⁠Share & tag your Silk Road recipes with the hashtag #SilkRoadCommuniTEA - you’ll find us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & PINTEREST.

      Get inspired with more tips, techniques and recipes -  watch and learn directly from Tea Master Daniela Cubelic in this captivating video series.

      Learn how to make chai tea soup, tea hot chocolates, mulled cider teas, tea infused oatmeal, ice cream tea floats, tea lemonades, iced teas and more. You’ll also discover fascinating facts & info about the health benefits of tea, tea history and secrets for tea brewing.

      HOW TO MAKE TEA LEMONADE
      makes 1 litre

      2 tbsp. Silk Road loose tea (see below for our recommendations)
      2 cups hot water
      2 cups chilled lemonade ~ for a sugar-free optional, use freshly squeezed lemon juice 

      Follow the brewing instructions on the tea tin label. When the tea has finished steeping, strain it & refrigerate until cold. Combine chilled tea with chilled lemonade or fresh squeezed lemon juice, if you prefer a sugar-free option. Optional, garnish with fresh mint, thyme or lemon zest.  

      Do not mix tea with lemonade until the tea is well chilled. Since they are home-made they are preservative-free, all natural, low in calories & high in antioxidants so you can enjoy anytime.

      Great tea lemonade combinations include: Quench, Happy Wellness, Seamist, Sour Cherry, Jasmine Oasis, Imperial Earl Grey, Mango Shade, or Tanzania Gold tea.

      Tea lemonades can also be used as a base & turned into TEA COCKTAILS.

      GREEN TEA HARD LEMONADE 

      2 tsps   Dragonwell, or Sencha green tea
      2 cups  hot water - just before the boil  
      2 cups  lemonade or fresh squeezed lemon juice
      1 oz       vodka 

      Brew & steep tea in hot water. Strain after 3 mins. Once tea is cooled, combine ingredients together, & pour over ice in a rock glass. To chill instantly, shake over ice into a rock glass. Garnish with lemon zest.  

      JASMINE OASIS LEMON SPRITZER

      2 tsps Jasmine Oasis green tea
      2 cups hot water - just before the boil
      2 tbsp sugar or honey
      1 cup lemonade or fresh squeezed lemon juice
      1 cup soda water*

      Pour hot water over tea in a heat-proof container. Steep 3 mins, then strain. In a small saucepan combine strained tea with sugar or honey. Stir & simmer over medium heat until the sugar or honey has dissolved. Remove from heat & let mixture cool. Combine remaining ingredients into a jug or pitcher & chill until ready to serve. Garnish glasses with lemon zest or fresh thyme sprig. 

      *Turn it into an Oasis Sparkler!       Simply replace soda water with your favourite champagne or sparkling wine - combine all other ingredients & add champagne/sparkling wine to glasses just before serving. Garnish glasses with lemon zest or fresh thyme sprig.