ICED TEA: pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 teaspoons of tea. Steep 5 minutes, strain & refrigerate until cold. Add a splash of lychee, mango or apple juice instead of sweetener for an even more nectar-like taste. Increase the proportion of juice depending on your preference. Optional: add 1-2 ounces of your favourite spirit—rum, brandy, tequila, vodka, whiskey or gin.
TEA SLUSHIE: pour 1 cup boiling water over 3 tablespoons of tea. Steep 5 minutes & strain. Combine brewed tea with 3 cups ice & 1 cup coconut milk (or your favourite non-dairy milk) &/or lychee, mango or apple juice. Optional: add 1-2 ounces of your favourite spirit—rum, brandy, tequila, vodka, whiskey or gin. Blend well on high until combined for a sensational slushie. Makes approximately 1 litre.
TEA POPSICLES: pour 2 cups boiling water over 2 tablespoons of tea. Steep for 5 minutes & strain. Combine brewed tea with 1 cup lychee, mango or apple juice & 1 cup coconut milk or your fave non-dairy milk. Optional: add 3 tablespoons of sugar or other sweetener for extra sweetness & a sorbet-like texture. Pour into popsicle molds & freeze.
TEA SODA POP: fill glass with a few cubes of ice & add 1 tablepoon TEA SYRUP (recipe below). Top with 1 cup soda or sparkling water. Gently stir with a spoon to mix.
TEA SYRUP: pour 2 cups boiling water over 4 tablepoons of tea. Steep for 5 minutes & strain. Pour brewed tea into a medium-sized saucepan & add 1 cup sugar (white, brown or raw) OR 2 cups honey, maple syrup or agave nectar to saucepan & stir over medium heat until completely dissolved & the liquid is clear. Add syrup to stainless steel or heatproof container to cool, then place in refrigerator, or a cold water/ice bath. Store in fridge.
