Tag: ICED DRINKS
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KIWI BASIL CALMING TEA BLEND
There are 42 days left of summer. I’m patiently awaiting fall, so I’ve been keeping track. Around this time, I begin to notice the beauty of summer while knowing that the all the things about the season that annoy me will be waning out, which makes appreciation come much easier. This re-discovered appreciation inspired me…
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CREAMY HIBISCUS
Creamy hibiscus. More like dreamy hibiscus. Anyway, I can’t believe I’m sharing an iced drink in February. It’s unreal. Today was a beautiful and sunny 60 degrees. It’s the first day this year I didn’t have to wear a jacket. Pretty strange. The last few days have been sunny and it had me dreaming of…
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BREATHE WELL MOCKTAIL
No matter how well I prepare for cold and flu season, I still somehow ended up with a stuffy nose. I haven’t got a fever or a scratchy throat, so I call that a win. I’m very grateful to only have a stuff nose but it still would be nice to breathe. As soon as…
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APPLE SOOTHER MOCKTAIL
Oh chamomile. My favorite. I love the calming effect it has on me. Every-single-thing about it appeals to me. It’s got it all. This apple soother mocktail does too. I combined equal parts chamomile and skullcap and steeped them into a tea. These two ingredients were used specifically because they help calm my nerves. I…
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ELDERBERRY BLUEBERRY MOCKTAIL
I’m determined to bypass a cold or flu this year. I’m strengthening up my immune system, taking care of my nervous system, hydrating, exercising regularly and eating meals made mostly of whole foods. Nothing is going to stop me this year! I’m focused on finding creative ways to get immune boosting herbs into my daily…
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HERBAL CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL
This herbal cranberry mocktail is sunshine on a cloudy day. Literally. Ok, maybe not literally but it brought me that sunshine feeling on a day filled with dark clouds. It’s all because of a little flower called butterfly pea. Butterly pea produces a gorgeous blue hue when it’s steeped into a tea and it’s responsible…
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BLUEBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
This blueberry basil lemonade might be my favorite lemonade recipe. It’s so easy to make and the basil adds a tinge of savory to the sweetness of the blueberry and tartness of the lemons. It’s pretty perfect in my opinion. I was originally going to use strawberries but I didn’t want the lemonade to be…
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HOW TO MAKE SUN TEA
If you haven’t already put sun tea on your summer bucket list, here’s your nudge to do so. I didn’t grow up with this awesome tradition so I’m starting it now. If you’re like me and didn’t grow up with the magic of the sun brewing your tea, I’m going to show you how to…
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ELDERBERRY SYRUP MOCKTAIL
Since it’s dry January and all I thought it would be appropriate to share a mocktail recipe. I just had my one year anniversary, or whatever you want to call it, being alcohol free. Technically I do sample all of the alcohol recipes I create and write about, so I have had alcohol but I’m…
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MAPLE CHAI TEA OLD FASHIONED
Now that Fall has finally arrived, it’s time to get to the cozy side of life. I’ve got the recipe to start us off right. What better to start a season off with than a maple chai tea old fashioned? Halloween is right around the corner, then it will be Thanksgiving before we know it.…
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LAVENDER LEMONADE ICED TEA
This super yummy recipe is soft and light, compared to the traditional Arnold Palmer recipes you’ll find with black tea. The difference is in the lavender. It creates a much softer and delicate flavor than black tea does. Personally, I love the full-body notes black tea has to offer, but I also really love the…
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EARL GREY TEA FLOAT
We all know and love root beer floats, but what about ice tea floats? I know it sounds strange, but hear me out: they are delicious! This recipe I’m sharing with you is made from Earl Grey tea. It’s paired with blackberry and raspberry, creating a super complex and intoxicating flavor perfect for those end-of-summer…
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3 GORGEOUS ICED TEA RECIPES
What’s better than sitting back after a long day with a nice, tall, chilled beverage? Personally, I love to indulge in iced tea. It’s one of the main ways I stay hydrated in the warmer months. I’ve shared three of my favorite iced tea recipes below. I hope you enjoy them! RASPBERRY BASIL ICED TEA…
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REFRESHING TEA FREEZE POPS!
I don’t know about you but warm weather makes me crave iced tea. I can’t seem to get enough, I’m obsessed! It feels exciting to taste the nuances of the teas over ice. I’m a hardcore hot tea drinker (I’m one of this weirdos who drink hot tea in the summer). But there’s something that…
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HIBISCUS GINGER PUNCH
Yesterday was the first day of summer! Happy summer! If you’re big party-thrower, I’ve got an amazing recipe for you. It combines Litha Brew tea and punch! Litha Brew is one of our in-house blends made with all organic and fair trade lemon balm, hibiscus and chamomile. Its lovely ruby-like color really makes the punch…
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FLOWER PETAL AGUA FRESCA
The most delicate flowers make the most delicate beverages. Before I moved to New England, I spent most of my time in the Southwest and was introduced to so many new things. Everything seemed like a world far different than what I was used to and I loved every minute of it. One of the…
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HORCHATA ICED COFFEE
Have you ever tried a horchata? For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s a sweet and creamy rice-based Mexican drink served over ice. There are many variations of this drink and lots of ways to make it. Traditionally it consists of long-grain white rice, milk, sugar and spices. I would love…
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HIBISCUS GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Do you normally celebrate Cinco de Mayo, if so how do you celebrate? I wasn’t sure why Cinco de Mayo became such an international celebration so I dug into the history a bit. It turns out it’s a holiday to celebrate the 1862 victory of the Mexican Army over France at…
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GINGER YERBA MATE SPARKLER
Although today doesn’t feel like it, warmer days are upon us! That means ice tea and coffee season! I’ll share one of my dreamiest iced tea recipes, I call it a ginger Yerba mate sparkler. This recipe contains no alcohol so it’s totally kid-friendly. If you’re more inclined to go the boozy way, put a…