Steep It Loose — RECIPES: TEA COCKTAILS

  Our friends at FEW Spirits just launched their award-winning "Immortal Rye" -- an epic cast-strength rye whiskey they creatively brought to proof with our cold brewed 8 Immortals oolong tea. This malty rye is complex, smooth, woody, floral, and fruity in all the right ways. Their mixologist friend Elliott, from Apartment Bartender in our local mile high city of Denver, just created this mouthwatering cocktail that had us swooning so we're excited to share this recipe. If you can get your hands on a bottle (on route to distribution right now) and some of our Immortal Oolong, we guarantee this won't...

Cocktails are all about flavor pairing and experimentation. We not only love to blend new teas at The Tea Spot, but also making complex variations on our teas by using them in cocktail and mocktail recipes.   Hibiscus is hard to miss in a drink, with its ruby-red infusion, and unique satisfying tart flavor. Here I’ve created two very modern drinks using Hibiscus. One is a twist on a very classic drink. The other is influenced by the changing seasons and global travels.  It’s fun to try your own interpretations on hibiscus drinks. Simply adding a splash of that fabulous color...

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...