Blackcurrant Tea Spritz (Sparkling, Non Alcoholic)

teas.co.uk · 10 min plus chilling · Serves 2

You'll need

• 3 tea bags of Hyson Blackcurrant Infused Black Tea
• 300ml freshly boiled water (100C)
• 2 teaspoons caster sugar or honey, to taste
• 400ml chilled sparkling water or soda water
• Juice of half a lemon
• A handful of fresh blackberries or blackcurrants
• A few fresh mint sprigs
• Plenty of ice

Method

1. Steep the 3 bags in the 300ml of boiled water for 5 minutes for a strong base, then lift them out without squeezing.
2. Stir the sugar or honey into the hot tea until it dissolves, then leave to cool and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
3. Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the chilled blackcurrant tea between them.
4. Add the lemon juice and top each glass with the chilled sparkling water. Stir once, gently, to keep the fizz.
5. Drop in the fresh berries and a mint sprig, and serve straight away.
6. If using a blackcurrant herbal blend rather than a black tea, taste before adding lemon; the hibiscus acidity may be enough.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/mocktails/blackcurrant tea spritz sparkling non alcoholic/