Even if you can't go out, let's enjoy Valentine's Day to the fullest! "009 Okuhikari," with its fresh and clear taste, is a well-balanced and easy-to-drink tea. For a special day, why not try turning it into a stylish mocktail by adding the aroma of herbs and spices?
Take a sip of the mocktail, and while the bittersweet taste lingers on your tongue, take a bite of brownie. The mellow sweetness will melt in your mouth, guaranteed to enchant you. For those who enjoy alcohol, we recommend trying a tea cocktail using gin instead of sugar and water.
A Sweet and Bittersweet Valentine with "009 Okuhikari"
This mocktail has a top note of refreshing "009 Okuhikari" with a hint of sweetness. Pairing it with chocolate confectionery, which has both acidity and bitterness, further enhances the deliciousness.
＜Ingredients＞
A
・Tea leaves "009 Okuhikari" 4g
・Mint 4 leaves
・Rosemary a few sprigs
・Cardamom 1 pod (optional)
・Sugar 5 teaspoons
Other
・Carbonated water 60ml
・Ice cubes about 3
・Lime 1/8 of a whole
・Rosemary (for garnish)
＜How to Make the Mocktail＞
【1】Mix all ingredients A to make a syrup
Put all ingredients A in a bottle and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
【2】Make the mocktail
Put about 3 ice cubes in a glass, add 20g of syrup from step 1 and carbonated water.
【3】Add toppings and it's ready!
Squeeze a few drops of lime and top with rosemary to finish!
You can enjoy the tea simply or try this arrangement recipe to experience a different side of the tea. This time, we've created a sophisticated recipe to match the Valentine's Day setting. Let's enjoy our own unique Valentine's Day!
This recipe is featured in "TOKYO TEA JOURNAL" VOL.22. You can view the special feature on the theme "Where Does Cacao Come From?" from VOL.22 here.
