Herbal Tea Infusions

Recipes That Get Right to the Scoop

Need a non-alcoholic brunch beverage that’s sure to get rave reviews? This delightful herbal-inspired sipper has layers of delicate flavor making it a complex and absolutely delicious adult beverage without the buzz. I am in love.

Ingredients

To make six hibiscus mocktails you will need:

• 6 tablespoons of “Pantoum” (Poetic Tea’s hibiscus peppermint herbal blend)

• 3 c. boiling water

• 3 c. chilled sparkling apple cider (a normal-size 25 oz bottle is perfect)

• 1 orange

• Ice

The Process

Here’s the scoop:

Brew your tea

• Pour three cups of boiling water over six tablespoons of “Pantoum” (Poetic Tea’s hibiscus peppermint herbal blend) — this makes for a very strong, deep burgundy infusion;

• Steep for at least five minutes and refrigerate for at least an hour;

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Assemble your mocktail

• Slice orange into six circles and add a half-slit to each slice;

• Once tea has had a chance to chill, remove from refrigerator and add six-to-eight ice cubes to six stemmed glasses (wine or champagne glasses work great);

• Pour half a cup (4 ounces) of chilled sparkling cider into each glass;

• Strain tea and top each glass with half a cup of your chilled herbal infusion;

• Garnish each glass with an orange slice and optional mint leaves if you’re getting fancy;

• Serve immediately.

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Pro Tip:

• Re-infuse your leftover herbal leaves with another batch of boiling water, add honey, mint, and orange peel ends left over from your garnish and refrigerate overnight for a surprise refreshment waiting for you to enjoy another day.