Recipes

Frozen Tea Cubes

Got leftover tea? You can easily repurpose it to make some easy, no-waste ice cubes that are the perfect companion for cocktails or simply for chilling your favorite summer beverage. Our favorites that we think you should try are:  Hibiscus (Use for margaritas, mint tea, and mojitos) Butterfly Pea flower (Use for cocktails, sparkling water, and horchata) Black tea (Use with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer)

Strawberry Fields Iced Tea

10 min

As June unfurls its warm embrace, strawberries reach their peak! To capture the sunshine in a glass, we have artfully paired these ripe berries with our spicy yet refreshing tea, Firefly Garden. This herbal infusion boasts a delightful kick from green peppercorns, perfectly balanced by the soothing notes of lemongrass and chrysanthemum flowers. Once chilled, this brew becomes the quintessential essence of summer, ready to be enjoyed at any time of day.  

Onyx Rose Granita

This Persian-inspired granita is a triumph of flavors. The base, infused with our luxurious Onyx Rose tea, offers up a delicate and refreshing taste that will send your taste buds into a frenzy with a malty and aromatic punch, rounded out with subtle notes of rose and citrus. But what's truly remarkable about this slushy-like treat is its simplicity. With only four ingredients—tea, honey, clementine juice, and water—it's an easy and elegant beverage that will impress even the most discerning guests. Adding a splash of whiskey is the perfect way to turn it into a nightcap, adding a little spice to your evening and ensuring a restful night's sleep. This granita is a game-changer.

Rose Simple Syrup

Roses and their petals have been used around the world for centuries to subtly add fragrance and sweetness to dessert and beverages. This recipe is 3 ingredients and it can be used a dozen ways. It's a great tool to have on hand if you have company for a fun floral drink. You don't need a special occasion to indulge in this delicate flavor 💗.

Hojicha Maple Latte

Looking for a fresh autumn latte fix? If yes, then Hojicha powder is your new best friend. This delicious green tea powder is finely milled to dissolve easily so it's easy to whisk up, no espresso machine needed. And, unlike the other green tea powder, hojicha is roasted giving it a mocha, caramel like flavor.This Hojicha Maple Latte is malty, warm and toasty, making it perfect for a chilly fall morning. The maple sugar is lighter than syrup and the oat milk is a great compliment to the hojicha that is not too heavy.

Magnolia Oolong Vodka

15 min

Some things are best kept simple, and this recipe is one of them. Vodka soda with lemon is refreshing and doesn't disappoint so it was the perfect choice when paired with Magnolia Oolong, which is potent with the essence of Spring. When you make it with this infused spirit, the glass will over deliver a gorgeous refreshment with little effort. This Magnolia Vodka is a great gift for the flower lover in your life or nice to raise a glass for any celebration. Cheers!

Mulled Milk Punch

Recipes for clarified milk punch have been around since the 1600's and making it is well worth the multi-step process. Any recipe that's been around for nearly half a millennium has to have something going for it, right? After the slow finale of straining your punch, the result is a crystal clear elixir that is smooth and fragrant. With each sip the flavor evolves, but with no expected "punch." It is smooth and velvety on the palate. A clear blue ribbon winner, this recipe showcases our smoky Northwest Tea Time and Mulling Spice to elevate this classic punch into a holiday favorite. You begin by making a sweet tea in one vessel, combining the alcohols in a second one, and infusing Mulling Spice into boiled milk in a third. Midway through the process, you combine them all to curdle the milks and kick-start the alchemy that makes it all happen. You may question whether you're doing it right because it doesn't look very appetizing during this step, but the answer is yes! The milk solids act as a sponge and purify the mixture and also round out the flavors. Straining is the final step and sipping it is the reward. Add a chunky ribbon of your favorite citrus peel for garnish and enjoy.

Café De Olla

One of my favorite breakfast drinks is Mexican spiced coffee. This drink is traditionally made in a large clay pot where you simmer warm spices like true cinnamon, cloves, and star anise with coffee. It's name translates to ''pot coffee'' because the clay pot adds an earthy flavor to the drink and only gets better with each batch made. Traditionally, a raw cane sugar cone, piloncillo, is melted down, adding sweetness and caramel notes, similar to brown sugar. Once the water is sweetened and aromatic, my grandma would add a sinful amount of instant coffee and pour us a mug along with pan dulce (Sweet Mexican Bread). I grew up drinking the instant stuff for convenience but you can try both options in the recipe below. This beverage is also known as Café Mexicano and every family has their own version. I'm pretty loyal to the combination of true cinnamon, cloves and star anise. The trio makes the coffee floral, warm and sweet, after every sip you'll taste the best out of the malty coffee.

Piña Colada

One sip of this cocktail will take you right to the beach. This creamy, frozen drink is ridiculously easy to drink. There's a reason you'll find these in paradise destinations. So make yourself a pitcher of this Caribbean favorite, kick back in a beach chair, and enjoy! For a layer of aromatic bliss, shave some nutmeg on top before taking a sip. Nothing compares to freshly grated Nutmeg - the warmth compliments the rum and coconut. Experiment further and add Jamaican Allspice or our Kashmiri Garam Masala to give a little extra something-something to your staycation.