Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus cooling time)
Chill Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 The Food is Good, LC Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea Bags
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup The Food is Good, LC Organic Lyophilized Honey Powder
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
- 4-6 fresh sage leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea Bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags and discard.
2. While the tea is still hot, stir in the Organic Lyophilized Honey Powder until fully dissolved.
3. In a separate bowl, muddle 1 cup of fresh blackberries with 4-6 sage leaves.
4. Add the muddled fruit and herbs to the tea mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
5. Strain the chilled tea mixture to remove the fruit pulp and herbs.
6. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the tea mixture over the ice, filling each glass about 2/3 full.
7. Top each glass with sparkling water.
8. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a sage leaf.
Serving Size:
This recipe makes 4 servings, each about 8 oz.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 60, Carbs: 15g, Sugars: 14g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g
Scaling Instructions:
- For 2 servings: Halve all ingredients
- For 8 servings: Double all ingredients
Shopping List:
- The Food is Good, LC Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea Bags
- The Food is Good, LC Organic Lyophilized Honey Powder
- Fresh blackberries
- Fresh sage leaves
- Sparkling water
Pairing Note:
This Blackberry and Sage Oolong Sparkler is the perfect companion to our Cozy Balsamic Fig Seafood Pasta. The fruity blackberry notes complement the sweet and tangy balsamic fig flavors in the pasta, while the sage in both dishes creates a harmonious herbal thread throughout the meal. The sparkling element provides a refreshing contrast to the rich, warm pasta, cleansing the palate between bites.
Chef's Note:
For a stronger tea flavor, you can steep the tea bags for up to 7 minutes. If you prefer a sweeter drink, feel free to add more honey powder to taste. For a non-sparkling version, simply omit the sparkling water and replace it with additional chilled tea.
While this recipe is designed to showcase our Blackberry Sage Oolong Tea, you can experiment with other tea flavors from our range. For example, our Citrus Mint Green Tea or Earl Grey Lavender Tea could also create delightful sparklers. Just remember that changing the tea will alter the flavor profile, so you may need to adjust the amount of honey or fruit to taste.
Remember, culinary creativity is as unique as you are! Your finished creation may look different from our image, which is meant for inspiration. Embrace your personal touch and enjoy the process of making each recipe your own!
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