Iced White Tea: 5 Cocktail Recipes for Summer

Summer is fast approaching. How about enjoying the benefits of a delicious iced white tea cocktail? A true powerhouse of antioxidants, white tea is delicious prepared both as an infusion and as a refreshing drink. Here are 5 iced white tea cocktail recipes to try and enjoy at any time of day.

 

The recipe for iced white tea

To prepare iced white tea - which will serve as the base of the cocktail - opt for cold infusion.

What is cold brew?
It's simply the act of infusing white tea in room-temperature water (around 18°C). Cold infusion is the optimal method. Unlike hot infusion, it preserves all the health benefits of white tea. The delicate aromas of white tea are also more fully revealed with cold infusion. This method limits bitterness and reduces the concentration of theine.

How to prepare a cold infusion of white tea?

For a one-liter carafe, count ten grams of white tea . Fill the carafe with cold water and let the white tea steep for at least 2 hours . Use spring or filtered water. Then remove the tea leaves and place the carafe of white tea in the refrigerator for a few hours. Is your tea iced?

It's time to start preparing your cocktail. Here are 5 recipe ideas that will spice up your summer and perhaps even give your first taste of mixology a try.

 

Iced white tea with mint and lime, a must-have

This refreshing and exotic cocktail is an invitation to relax. Its oriental notes delight the taste buds and provide a truly refreshing sensation.

Ingredients :

• 10 g of white tea;

• 1 L of water;

• a bunch of fresh mint leaves;

• 50 g of cane sugar or 2 tablespoons of agave syrup;

• an organic lime;

• some ice cubes or crushed ice.

Preparation :

• Pour the water into a carafe and add the white tea;

• Wash the fresh mint leaves and squeeze the lime;

• Add the mint, sugar and lemon juice to the white tea infusion;

• Mix the tea well with the water and place your drink in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours;

• Your white tea cocktail is iced: time to enjoy!

Tip: For a milder cocktail, replace the lime with organic lemon or a few sorrel leaves (chop the sorrel and crush it with a pestle before adding it to the mixture).

In summer, bubble with sparkling iced white tea with red fruits

For even more antioxidants, opt for berries in your iced white tea. Berries such as blueberries, gooseberries, and blackcurrants are packed with antioxidants, as are raspberries and strawberries.

Ingredients :

• 10 g of white tea ;

• 50 cl of lemonade;

• 40 cl of sparkling water;

• 150 g of red fruits (raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants)

• a tablespoon of maple syrup;

• ice cubes or crushed ice;

Preparation :

• Add white tea to the blended lemonade and sparkling water;

• Wash the red fruits and add them to the white tea macerate;

• Place the drink in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours;

• Remove the white tea with a fork;

• Add ice cubes or crushed ice to each glass for extra chill;

• Enjoy!

Tip: If you want a sweeter cocktail, you can add a tablespoon of maple syrup to your white tea. 

Iced peach-orange blossom white tea, between sweetness and subtlety

Ingredients :

• 10 g of white tea;

• 1 L of water

• 2 ripe peaches;

• 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water;

• 1 tablespoon of agave syrup.

Preparation :

• Pour 1 liter of water into a carafe. Add 10 g of white tea.

• Wash the peaches, pit them and cut them into pieces;

• Place the peach quarters in the carafe;

• Add the orange blossom water to the mixture;

• Add a generous spoonful of agave syrup;

• Mix and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours;

• Remove the white tea and add a few ice cubes to your cocktail before sipping.

Iced White Tea with Blueberry and Elderflower

Ingredients :

• 10 g of white tea;

• 1 L of water

• 125g organic wild blueberries;

• 20 cl of alcohol-free elderflower syrup;

• 1 tablespoon of agave syrup.

Preparation :

• Pour the water into a carafe and add 10g of white tea.

• In a saucepan, brown the previously washed blueberries with the agave syrup and a little water;

• Filter the preparation through a sieve and let it cool;

• Then add the mixture obtained to the white tea infusion;

• Add the elderflower syrup;

• Mix well and place in the refrigerator;

• Remove the white tea and add a few ice cubes and fresh blueberries to your cocktail before sipping.

Coconut-raspberry iced white tea: a fruity treat

Ingredients :

• 10 g of white tea;

• 1 L of coconut water;

• 150 g of fresh raspberries;

• agave syrup.

Preparation :

• Pour 1 liter of water into a carafe. Add 10 g of white tea.

• Wash the raspberries and blend them with the coconut water;

• Mix the two preparations;

• Strain the mixture to remove the raspberry seeds;

• Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours;

• Be sure to remove the white tea before serving.

Tip: For an even more indulgent experience, garnish your cocktail with a few fresh raspberries and grated coconut as a topping.
Treat yourself while prioritizing your health, it's possible thanks to white tea. Let your creativity run wild by varying your iced tea recipes: zest, pieces of fresh fruit, spices, aromatic herbs... Iced white tea cocktails are endlessly varied, enough to spice up your summer! Enjoy all the benefits of an exceptional white tea with Léonia 's premium organic white tea !