Looking for a tasty tea recipes?
We’ve put together a list of our favorite cocktail recipes using Cusa Tea & Coffee, from our TEA-m, friends and customers, as well as our favorite ways to blend tea and coffee flavors.
Any of these recipes works great as a non-alcoholic drink, which is great news for teetotalers and parents! In case you didn’t know, we have an entire line of caffeine-free drinks, some of which make great options for kids.
Tip: Try Mixing Cusa Tea with Soda Water!
Just about any Cusa Tea tastes great when mixed with soda water. Everyday Wellness makes a delicious first option to try, and it’s absolutely gorgeous!
To mix: Dissolve tea in 1oz of warm or hot water and then add ice and soda water.
Our favorite flavors for this are:
- Everyday Wellness
- Mango Green and Peach Green
- Lemon Black
Tip: Mix and Match Flavors
Try out these favorite Cusa TEA-m staff blends for ways to mix and match Cusa Tea & Coffee for a fun new drink. Mix a half-stick of each for a regular drink or a full stick of each for a big one!
Our Favorite Blends:
- Mango Green Tea and Peach Green Tea
- Spicy Chai and Vanilla Dark Roast Coffee
- Everyday Wellness (hibiscus, rose and licorice) and Deep Doze (chamomile and lemon balm)
- Mango Green Tea and Slim Savvy (tangerine and cassia seed)
Recipes: Three Cusa Tea Cocktails
Mountain Julep
(Created by our friends Cocktail Caravan)
Ingredients:
- 3oz Cusa English Breakfast Tea (mixed and chilled)
- 1.5oz Bourbon
- .75oz fresh lemon
- .75oz simple syrup
- 2-3 sprigs fresh mint
Directions:
Mix a packet of English Breakfast Tea according to instructions and chill. Mix 3oz of the prepared tea with other ingredients and enjoy.
Spiked Green Tea
Ingredients:
- 1oz warm or hot water
- Cusa Green Tea stick
- Honey
- Vodka
- Cold water or soda water
- Ice
- Fresh lime wedge
- Fresh mint
Directions:
Put 1oz warm/hot water in a glass and add green tea. Mix to dissolve. Add honey and combine thoroughly. Add ice cubes, vodka and top with cold water or soda water. Squeeze in lime wedge and stir in mint. Enjoy!
Lemon Black Whiskey Sour
(Created by Jim, Cusa Tea & Coffee’s founder)
Ingredients:
- 2oz whiskey
- 1 stick Lemon Black Tea
- 1oz warm or hot water
- Cold water or soda water
- 1tsp sugar or honey
- Ice
Directions:
Put 1oz warm/hot water in a glass and add the packet of Lemon Black Tea. Mix until completely dissolved. Add honey and mix thoroughly. Add whiskey and ice. Top with cold water or soda water. Enjoy!
