Summer in a Glass: Sparkling Oriental Beauty Tea

Sparkling tea is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tea in summer. It combines the elegance of champagne with the aromas and flavors of fine tea. It's perfect for gatherings and celebrations, or simply as a treat for yourself.

If you're looking for a refreshing twist on traditional tea, sparkling tea is surprisingly easy to make at home. The gentle carbonation highlights the tea's aromas while creating an elegant, champagne-like experience.

While almost any tea can be brewed sparkling, I especially enjoy how carbonation complements Oriental Beauty's natural honey sweetness and floral aroma. That's why I chose our Thai Oriental Beauty for this recipe. It's the perfect companion for a late summer afternoon.

Tasting Notes

Sparkling Oriental Beauty brews a brilliant golden liquor with a sweet floral aroma, refreshing effervescence, and an incredibly smooth, creamy mouthfeel. It reminds me of a sparkling Moscato.

Sparkling Tea Recipe

Sparkling Oriental Beauty

*Serves 2

Ingredients

• 5g Oriental Beauty tea
• 300 ml Singha Soda Water (or Perrier sparkling water)

Instructions

1. Place the tea leaves into an airtight bottle.
2. Pour in the chilled soda water slowly.
3. Seal immediately.
4. Refrigerate for 20-24 hours.
5. Strain and serve chilled in wine glasses.
   

Post and photos by Mona Jhunjhnuwala ♥

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If you'd like to experiment, these teas also make excellent sparkling infusions: Baozhong, Red Oolong, White Peony, and Dark Roast Tieguanyin.

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Thoughts

Have you tried sparkling tea before? I'd love to hear what teas you've experimented with, or if you'll be giving this recipe a try.