Tag: mocktail

  • Honey Rosemary Lemonade

    Honey Rosemary Lemonade

    Whether you’re hitting the gym hard or unwinding by the pool, sometimes you need a boost that doesn’t come from caffeine. We’re thrilled to share our most popular drink from last month at the tea bar with you! Now, you can make it at home and enjoy it whenever you’re craving a refreshing pick-me-up.

    There’s actually three parts to this recipe:

    1. The Honey Lemon Syrup
    2. The Crush It! Tisane Concentrate
    3. Mixing it all together

    Let’s get started. First the syrup.

    1. Making the Honey Lemon Syrup

    • 1/4 cup Honey
    • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
    • 1 T. Water

    Directions: Mix all the ingredients together until the honey and lemon juice is well combined. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.


    2. Making the Crush IT! Concentrate

    • 1oz Crush IT tisane
    • 1 quart boiling water
    • quart mason jar (optional – just a convenient size)

    Directions: Steep the Crush IT for 10 minutes. Strain into the jar and fill the rest of the way with ice until you have a quart again and store in fridge for up to one week. Follow our Iced tea by the cup recipe to make a single cup worth at a time.


    3. Making the Honey Rosemary Lemonade

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup Crush it Concentrate
    • 1/2 cup Cold Water
    • 1oz Honey Lemon Syrup

    Directions: Put into a pint mason jar full of ice, cover with lid, shake, pour into your favorite cup or enjoy right from the jar!

  • Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Hey there, tea lovers! We have some exciting news to share. Our iced strawberry matcha latte, once a limited-time special, was such a hit that we’ve decided to give it a permanent spot on our blog. This vibrant drink combines the best of both worlds with its sweet, tangy strawberry flavor and smooth, earthy matcha finish. We’re so happy you loved it as much as we do, and now you can make it at home anytime you crave a delicious pick-me-up!

    Make the Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 t. – 1 t. (2-4g) Café Grade Matcha
    • 3 oz. (90g) Cool Water
    • 1 c. (110g) Milk of Choice
    • 1 1/2 oz. (48g) Strawberry purée (recipe below)
    • 1 c. Ice

    Directions

    1. Add the matcha to a bowl with the cold water and whisk.
    2. In a 16 oz glass, pour in 1 1/2 oz. (48g) Strawberry purée.
    3. Add Ice.
    4. Slowly pour in milk.
    5. layer the matcha by pouring slowly over the top.

    Make the Strawberry Purée

    • 1/3 Cup Sugar
    • 1/3 Cup Strawberries
    • 1/3 Cup Water

    Put in Blender and process until smooth.

    We hope you enjoy making and sipping on our iced strawberry matcha latte as much as we do. If you’re looking for more delicious and unique beverage recipes, be sure to explore our blog’s recipe category. From classic favorites to innovative new drinks, there’s something for everyone. Happy brewing!

  • Recipe: Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)

    Recipe: Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)

    Happy Cinco de Mayo! Food, festivals, and family fill this Mexican/ Mexican-American holiday! Bring a taste of this joyful celebration into your home this year with Spiced Hibiscus Iced Tea – a classic drink served in Mexican taquerias! It’s a great mocktail option to serve along side your favorite margarita!

    Here at Little Woods we mix up a special batch the week of Cinco de Mayo as our featured drink until it runs out — which is usually pretty quickly! First made based on a Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea) recipe over at Simply Recipes, we’ve adapted it over the years for our own tastes and tea bar service. Below is our own variation:

    Little Woods’ Agua de Jamaica Adaptation

    4 cups water
    1 cup dried hibiscus flowers whole (cut would work also)
    3/4 cup sugar
    2 x 2.75in cinnamon sticks
    1t. dried ginger root c/s
    1t. whole allspice berries
    1/4t. whole cloves

    1. Add spices and sugar to water and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
    2. Remove from heat and add hibiscus flowers. Let steep for 20 minutes.
    3. Strain into a pitcher.
    4. Top with 4 cups cold water. 

    For a sparkling twist, keep as a concentrate and add 1 part concentrate, 1 part carbonated water to a glass when serving.

    Enjoy!

    – Little Woods –