Blueberry tea

The blueberry tea is a cocktail made from tea and liqueurs. It is served hot and could be considered a variant on the hot toddy. Its name derives from its fruity taste, which some compare to blueberries.

Blueberry tea

Preparation

A blueberry tea is usually served in a brandy snifter, to concentrate and hold the alcohol fumes released by the tea's heat. Ingredients are typically[1]

Preparation is simple -- Add both liqueurs to the snifter and then fill with hot tea to taste. Swaddle the brandy snifter in serviettes or a cloth to protect the hands. Some suggest a sugared rim, or adding sugar to the tea, or a lemon garnish.

Variations
  • Made with Earl Grey tea instead of Orange pekoe.[2]
  • Made with actual blueberry fruit tea or other herbal tea, and less Grand Marnier[3][4]
  • Full moon #2, blueberry tea without the tea[5]

See also

References
  1. "Blueberry Tea recipe". www.drinksmixer.com.
  2. "Blueberry Tea Recipe - Blue.Food.com". www.food.com.
  3. "Blueberry Tea #2 recipe". www.drinksmixer.com.
  4. Blueberry Tea recipe using actual blueberry tea Archived October 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Full Moon #2 recipe". www.drinksmixer.com.
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