Tea Smoothies, Tea Lattes, and Iced Tea
Aloha and Tea Greetings!
Before summer closes on its final swing – there is still time to enjoy ourselves! Maybe it is too hot for you to enjoy a soothing cup of tea shared with friends? Yet, tea comes to the heat rescue. Here are a few Icy Tea recipes and ideas perfect for that last summer gathering!
Toasted Coconut Iced Green Tea
Anna Marie's Genmaicha
Very sophisticated iced tea with a slightly tropical twist. One of our Japanese teas, Genmaicha is blended with toasted rice and popcorn kernals. The toasted rice is a warm flavor complimenting the rich coconut.
- Brew 4 Cups Genmaicha Tea and chill
- One 10-ounce can frozen pina colada coctail mix (non-alcoholic)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh pineapple wedges for garnish
Pour the Genmaicha tea and pina colada mix into a pitcher. Stir until thawed. Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge and serve immediately. Serves 2-4. Recipe found in Green Tea by Mary Lou Heiss pg. 53
Tea and Fruit Smoothies
Smoothies made with any of the green teas are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. We suggest green tea because of the health benefits and light vegetable flavor.
Smoothie Recipe:
- Brew 1/2-1 cup of strong green tea and chill.
- 1 cup of plain yogurt
- Fruit of choice
- 4 ice cubes
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve with a fresh mint leaf from the garden! All the fruits are delicious – peaches, pears, watermelon, apricots, raspberries, blueberries. To dress up this drink add any or all of the following:
- small ripe banana
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- Need it a little sweeter? Add honey to taste.
Tea Lattes
Hot or iced these simple ingredients really fill out the flavored teas. To make a stronger brew add a little more tea while brewing. Don’t increase your brewing time as this will make the brew bitter.
A tea latte starts with your choice of any delicious flavored Black Tea, Green Tea, or Rooibos. Pour over ice or enjoy the latte hot. Simply add any of the following to your taste:
- Evaporated Milk
- Milk
- Half and Half
- Soy Milk
- Honey or Sugar
Fancy Iced Tea
Last but not least – don’t forget about the simple recipe of just ‘brewing tea and pouring over ice’. So easy, simple and any of our premium flavored teas will compliment your foods. Some of our all time favorites:
Enjoy the last few summer weeks! We are looking forward to our Fall Teas already! Apple Affair, Halloween Tea, and Frost on the Pumpkin!
Aloha!
Selena and Brenda
