Cold-infused tea is a splendid way to beat the summer heat. Take cold infusion one step further with refreshing TEAsicles. You are only limited by your imagination. Be creative! Tempt your senses with chai creamsicles, lemon green tea popsicles, creamy avocado tea popsicles, sweet peach tea popsicles, matcha, and many others. My personal favorite: strawberries puréed in a blender, add prepared oolong cold infusion, blend the two together, and then pour into popsicle molds. Add popsicle sticks, pop them into the freezer for few hours, and voilà!
Cold infusion
- A tall glass vessel.
- 2-3 tablespoons of whole leaf tea.
- Add water (I use filtered water from my Brita).
- Place in your refrigerator for 4-10 hours. The longer you leave it to brew, the stronger the flavor and caffeine will be. White Teas will infuse faster, closely followed by green teas and oolongs. More time is needed for rolled oolongs, pu-erhs, herbal, and black teas.
- After 4 – 10 hours, strain your infusion and serve with ice or create TEAcicles!
Cold Fusion TEAsicles
- Pour infusion into popsicle molds.
- Add in raspberries, blueberries, peaches, edible flowers, or whatever tickles your fancy. Pour less tea into each mold if fruits are added.
- Place popsicle molds in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
- Enjoy.
Examples of additions to your TEAsicles
- Citrus zest, peel or slices
Fresh berries - Lavender, mint, and other savory herbs
- Edible flowers
- Honey, maple syrup, no synthetics
- A splash of fresh fruit juice or nectar
Make your summer tea experience cool, refreshing, and TEAlicous!
NOTE: I tried two different teas: Tie Kwan Yin (Oolong) and Coffee Pu’erh from DavidsTea.
Coffee Pu’erh: Pu’erh leaves, coffee beans, almond and vanilla flavoring which gave the TEAsicle tealicious kick!
Tie Kwan Yin oolong is fresh grassy and complimented the edible flowers, I chose pansy.
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What an outstanding idea. Nothing is better than a popsicle on a dreadfully hot and humid day and tea has to be the healthiest choice possible. By eliminating sugars, this summer treat doesn’t need to be a guilty pleasure. Thanks Jennifer
Cheers Michelle :) Yes, TEAsicles are my fav thing to consume these days. It’s a hot summer with lots of humidity one TEAsicle infuses me with life again. Even the fruit popsicles I make have not additives. Thanks for the comment and enjoyment :) Have a TEArrific week Michelle :)