Christmas Beverages – As featured in EatWell

Christmas Beverages

As the season for togetherness and celebration continues, we’re sharing delicious and refreshing ideas for Christmas beverages. Use Organic Merchant teas for a fresh and vibrant iced tea or cocktail infusion, or create a Yuletide mulled wine.

Enjoying Christmas beverages made with organic loose leaf herbal teas is not only delicious, but a great way to stay hydrated in the summer heat. These festive drinks also have healthy nutritional benefits, are naturally sugar-free, and can be customised to suit your taste.

 

• Moroccan Mint Green Iced Tea Cold Brew
• Iced Tea & Cocktail Infusions
• Lemon, Lime & Bitters Iced Tea
• Mulled Wine

From EatWell

 

Moroccan Mint Green Iced Tea Cold Brew

Makes: 1L

• 1L boiled water
• 1-2 heaped tbsp Organic Merchant Moroccan Mojito Loose Leaf Tea

1.  Add freshly boiled water to tea leaves.
2. Let rest for around 5-30 mins, depending
   on how full-bodied you prefer the flavour.
3. Allow to cool down naturally or enjoy
   directly served over ice cubes for instant
   iced tea.
4. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

 

 

Iced Tea & Cocktail Infusions

Makes: 1L

• 1L boiled water
• 1-2 heaped tbsp Organic Merchant tea of your choice

1. Brew tea for 4-30 mins depending on the desired strength. If you like a stronger taste, let the tea infuse overnight, then strain.
2. Serve over ice, chilled or as a mixer with sparkling water or alcohol of your choice.
3. Will keep refrigerated for 3-4 days.
4. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Note: Please drink responsibly.

 

 

Makes: 1L

• 1L boiled water
• 1-2 heaped tbsp Organic Merchant Lemon, Lime & Bitters Loose Leaf Tea

1.  Add freshly boiled water to Organic
   Merchant Loose Leaf Tea.
2. Let rest for around 5-7 mins,
3. Strain and keep the steeped herbs for your compost.
4. Enjoy over ice once it has cooled.

 

 

Mulled Wine

Makes: 1.25L

• 2-3 tbsp Organic Merchant Mulled Spice Loose Leaf Tea
• 500mL water
• 750mL fruity organic red wine (such as Merlot)

1. Heat tea with 500mL water in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to the boil and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 10 mins.
3. Add wine and simmer gently for another 4-5 mins. Turn the heat down or remove completely.
4. Strain and divide among glasses just when your
   guests arrive.
5. Serve warm and garnish with a star anise.