The use of tea is one of the most popular flavour additives in mixology trends. With a wide range of flavours and styles, tea-based cocktails have proven to be a strong choice for the menu. As a low-cost solution, it is no surprise that a range of tea products have entered the market.
Offering an alcoholic Iced Tea caters to a range of different flavours and styles, be it served with ice, in a high ball glass, or embellished with fresh herbs. The most vital additive is the tea base, which will deliver the most flavour. Choosing a high-quality tea base will transform your cocktail into a mixology masterpiece.
Dilmah Traditional Iced Tea is made from pure, natural ingredients without any additives or Stevia. Dilmah Traditional Iced Tea delivers a high level of plant-based anti-oxidants, and its highest level of real brewed tea contains all the positive, healthy benefits of 100 percent Ceylon tea.
For a delicious range of hand-crafted Tea Sodas, Dilmah Craft Tea Sodas belong on the cocktail menu. Healthier than drinks mixers and designed to pair with white spirits, Dilmah Craft Tea Sodas come in Earl Grey and Tonic, Rose and Rhubarb, Bergamot and Ginger, and Grapefruit and Cardamom. Made using exotic botanicals and flavours, and the finest natural hand-picked Ceylon tea, the crafted tea sodas are unlike anything offered on the market before.
Offering a sparkling cocktail with extra fizz and pizazz will always be a popular choice by consumers. Combining fruity flavours with prosecco and sparkling water, Spritz cocktails have seen an all-time high in popularity in recent years. Instead of opting for standard sparking or soda water, explore alternative ways to get as much flavour as possible.
For a sophisticated and perfectly balanced taste, Dilmah Low Sugar Tea sodas are handcrafted to produce complex and bold flavours. Dilmah Low Sugar Tea Soda’s contain high quality and hand-picked 100 percent Ceylon tea, brewed to extract healthy antioxidants and refreshing flavour. The tea sodas are blended and fermented to produce complete flavour combinations, such as Tropical Hops, Yuzu Elderflower, Spiced Pear, and Brewed Ginger with Bitter Lemon.
Good Spirits mixologist, Dave Horan said that tea syrups can lengthen the cocktail without overshadowing the base flavours.
“The uniqueness comes from methodically using familiar flavours in an unexpected way bringing together different profiles. Lots of ice helps as well,” said Horan.
Tea-based cocktails will make a splash over the summer months, especially for the chilled element and refreshing taste.
