Refreshing Summer Drink: Tea Soda Recipe
The other day, I happened upon a tea shop right around the corner from CA HQ. I stopped and tried a white lavender tea soda. It was sweet, bubbly, refreshing and like a sparkling party in my mouth. What I mean to say is, it was super delish and I wanted more.
When I thought about what went into the tea soda, I thought: dude, I could totally do this myself. And guess what, I totally did. Tea sodas are crazy easy to put together and make an excellent summer beverage for after work and even your patio parties.
Here's what you'll need:
Sugar
Tea
Carbonated Water
How to get started:
With the sugar and tea you'll be creating a simple syrup. It's equal parts liquid and sugar, in this case, liquid being tea. I used a cup of each for this syrup. First, I brewed a cup of tea with two tea bags and let it steep for a good 5-10 minutes. Then I added a cup of sugar and stirred until dissolved.
When it comes to your tea choices, I'm a fan of any fruity or floral herbal tea. But you can play around with the flavours and try green teas or even blacks. Here are a few tea suggestions:
(clockwise from top left)
David's Tea Prairie Berry (C$9.50)
Herbal Infusions Wild Blueberry White Tea (C$11.50)
David's Tea Mango Madness (C$10.50)
Herbal Infusions Peach Oolong Tea (C$8.50)
In a tall glass with ice, add about 2 Tbsp of syrup, or to your liking (I have a sweet tooth). Then fill the rest of the glass with soda. I happen to be a proud SodaStream owner, but you could also use club soda.
Finally, garnish with fresh fruits, mint leaves or a lime or lemon wedge for a little extra kick!
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on June 21, 2013
lovelydays
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Wow, I want to try this so badly! |
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on June 20, 2013
midnightsun2288
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I tried this and it was really good! I used some sort of asian peach tea and I substituted splenda for sugar but it turned out great, perfect for the hot summer weather I'm going through right now! Thanks for the idea! |
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 | I'm also interested in the Soda Stream. We usually buy San Pelligrino at Costco. Is the Soda Stream result comparable? We are kinda picky about our soda water. I don't like regular club soda, for example. |
 | I've been checking out those Soda Streams at Canadian Tire debating if I should get one or not....These drinks look delicious and refreshing,I love anything with club soda in it.....Around here Italian Sodas are all the rage...There is a place in Nelson BC that makes the best ones! |
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on June 19, 2013
KatelynRose1984
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