Summer Breeze – Rooibos Herbal Tisane

Description

If you love the sweet, fragrant taste of mango and peach, you’ll love this caffeine-free blend! We added colorful fruits and flowers to organic green rooibos and added natural flavors to create a delightful blend that will thrill you year round. It brews to an amber cup with a fresh fruit aroma and the sweet taste of ripe Summer mangos and peaches.

Ingredients: Organic green rooibos, carrot pieces, cornflower petals, raspberries, and natural mango and peach flavors with other natural flavors.

Brew tea at 212 – steep for 5 minutes.

Summer Breeze Simple Syrup

This syrup infuses the delightful notes of Summer Breeze Rooibos tea into a sweet base, perfect for cocktails or other beverages.

Yields: Approximately 2.5 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5-7 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp Summer Breeze Rooibos tea

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 cups water

Instructions:

1. Combine the water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.

2. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not let it boil vigorously at this stage.

3. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat.

4. Add the 4 teaspoons of Summer Breeze Rooibos. (Can add directly or use t-sacs)

5. Let the tea steep in the hot syrup for about 5-7 minutes.

6. Remove T-Sacs from syrup or strain out tea.

7. Allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature before using.

8. Store the Summer Breeze Simple Syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

Use in the following cocktail recipes:

Summer Sunset Sparkler (Tequila)

This version highlights the bright and earthy notes of tequila. Yields approx. 2 drinks.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Tequila Blanco or Reposado
• 1/2 cup Summer Breeze Simple Syrup
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves
• 3-4 slightly thawed frozen peach slices
• 1 cup Seltzer
• Fresh basil sprig and frozen peach slice, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a sturdy cocktail shaker, gently muddle the slightly thawed frozen peach slices and basil leaves. You want to release their flavors, not pulverize them.
2. Add the tequila and Summer Breeze Simple Syrup to the shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice.
4. Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
5. Double strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
6. Top with seltzer.
7. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and a slice of frozen peach.

The recipe above also works with different spirits try it with bourbon or gin!

Also, check out our SUMMER BREEZE ROOIBOS SANGRIA RECIPE.