Tag: Tea cocktails

Though most tea varieties are non-alcoholic, one notable exception is kombucha, a beverage fermented with a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), which produces trace amounts of alcohol. This fermentation process can be controlled to produce either a non-alcoholic beverage or a commercially available hard tea.

According to cocktail historians, the first Hot Toddy, a popular tea and alcohol concoction, emerged in 18th-century Scotland. So, what kind of alcohol do you mix with tea to create your own warming beverage? The answer is as varied as the types of tea available, with options ranging from robust spirits like whiskey to delicate liqueurs, all depending on the desired flavor profile.

According to a 2023 study by Food52, tea-infused cocktails are a growing trend among mixologists and home enthusiasts alike, signaling that finding what alcohol mixes best with tea is a popular pursuit. The right combination creates a balanced, flavorful drink that elevates both the spirit and the tea, moving beyond a simple pour to a true craft experience.