Enjoy a selection of unique silk road tea recipes. Click here for serving suggestions and instructions for brewing hot teas and classic iced teas. We also offer several take-home tea workshops, which teach you how to make delicious tea punches, tea cocktails, chocolate teas and tea lattés.
alchemist’s brew
tea of transformation
sangria cosmos: combine equal parts chilled tea & grape juice with fruit gelato. Puree in blender.
magic potion: mix tea with equal parts cranberry juice
angelwater
tea of serenity
ice angels: pour tea over berry gelato, or vanilla or chocolate ice cream
sleeping angels: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
chamomile bliss
deep peacefulness
bliss blossom: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear cider
tranquil haven: mix chamomile bliss tea with equal parts herbal chai tea
green yerba maté
drink of the gods
jungle cooler: mix tea with equal parts lemonade or limeade
Yerba maté can be brewed cold or hot, but never in boiling water. Moisten & rinse leaves first
with cold water to retain nutrients & enhance flavour.
herbal chai
cosmic consciousness
traditional chai: mix tea with equal parts dairy or soy milk
spicy nectar: mix tea with equal parts pear or apple juice
philosopher’s brew 
tea of enlightenment
enlightenment: mix tea with equal parts grape or cranberry juice
inner wisdom: mix tea with equal parts lemonade or limeade
roasted yerba maté
tea of friendship
cosy campfire: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice
Yerba maté can be brewed cold or hot, but never in boiling water. Moisten & rinse leaves first
with cold water to retain nutrients & enhance flavour.
rooibos
tea of simplicity
sangria: mix tea with equal parts cranberry juice
sun chai: mix rooibos tea with equal parts herbal chai tea & add dairy or soy milk to taste
add a tea note to any herbal blend by adding rooibos to taste
seamist 
mermaid’s potion
hidden falls: mix tea with equal parts lemonade, white grape, apple or berry juice
mermaid's potion: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
westcoast peppermint
tea of illumination
westcoast trail: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
frosty's snowmelt: pour hot tea over vanilla or mint ice cream
casablanca
moroccan oasis
play it again: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
mint cooler: mix with equal parts lemonade, limeade or grape juice
ceylon gunpowder 
tea of renewal
green dynamite: mix ceylon gunpowder tea with equal parts angelwater tea
citrus burst: pour hot tea over lemon & lime slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
dragonwell
tea of contemplation
dragon's twist: pour hot tea over lime slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
dragon's reflection: pour hot tea over lemon slices (don't squeeze the citrus). Add a dollop of honey.
earl green 
tea of metamorphosis
royal lemonade: mix chilled tea with equal parts lemonade
earl chocolate: dissolve 1 tbsp. of dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
gen mai cha
tea of harmony
blended balance: blend 1 cup green tea ice cream with 1 cup chilled tea
(use more or less tea for desired thickness)
bonzai master: mix gen mai cha tea with equal parts hoji-cha tea
gunpowder
focus the mind
peppermint explosion: mix gunpowder tea with equal parts westcoast peppermint tea
kung fu master: mix tea with equal parts apple juice or lemonade
hoji-cha
quiet the mind
zen master: mix tea with equal parts apple, pear or grape juice
zen garden: mix hoji-cha tea with equal parts westcoast peppermint tea
japanese sour cherry 
cherry haiku
cherries jubilee: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
cherry sparkler: mix tea with equal parts sparkling water & lemonade
matcha
precious dew
Matcha can be prepared in two ways. Koicha (or "thick" tea) has a higher ratio of matcha
powder to water. Usucha (or "thin" tea) is made with less matcha. Pre-heat a tea bowl with
hot water. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tsp. matcha and 1/2 cup hot water for Koicha. Or mix
1/2 tsp. and 1/4 cup hot water for Usucha. Whip tea to a froth with a whisk, pour it into the
warm tea bowl, and drink immediately.
matcha latté: whisk 1 tsp. matcha into 1/4 cup of steaming water until dissolved. Use water
under the boiling point. Combine with 3/4 cup steamed milk. Serve in latté bowl, matcha
bowl or deep mug. Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired. Makes 1 cup.
moonlight on the grove 
pure poetry
jasmine lemonade: mix tea with equal parts limeade or lemonade
moondance: mix tea with equal parts white grape juice
sencha
tea of simple blessings
spicy geisha: mix sencha tea with equal parts herbal chai tea
satori: mix sencha tea with equal parts philosopher's brew tea
silver jade 
eternal treasure
silver angels: mix silver jade tea with equal parts angelwater tea
jade fire: mix silver jade tea with herbal chai tea
sublime
monk’s elixir
temple of peace: mix tea with equal parts lemonade, limeade or cranberry juice
tao: mix sublime tea with equal parts herbal chai tea
black dragon 
happy buddha tea
tangerine spell: pour hot tea over tangerine slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
buddha's bliss: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice
ginseng & ginger 
tea of immortals
longevity elixir: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice
sweet immortality: pour tea over vanilla or cinnamon ice cream
golden phoenix 
tea of prosperity
temple of heaven: pour hot tea over tangerine, orange & lemon slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
heaven coins: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice & pour over vanilla ice cream
green dragon 
tea of clarity
chocolate dragon: pour tea over chocolate, vanilla or mint ice cream
dragon's lair: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
pu-erh
tea of wisdom
earthly delights: mix tea with equal parts pear juice
garden of eden: mix tea with equal parts apple juice
canton orange
absolutely earl grey
shangri-la: mix chilled tea with equal parts peach juice &/or lemondade
dream palace: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
ceylon
tea of introspection
heavenly dew: pour hot tea over lemon slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
daydream in the clouds: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa. Top with whipped cream.
darjeeling
touch the sky
heavenly breeze: mix tea with equal parts white grape juice
temple of the sun: pour hot tea over lemon & lime slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
decaf ceylon 
temple of calm
snowy branches: mix tea with equal parts soy or dairy milk. Add a dash of almond extract
& a cinnamon stick
oasis punch: mix tea with equal parts orange & cranberry juice
emperor's keemun 
tea of celebration
panda bear: add a dash of milk & a swirl of chocolate syrup to tea
emperor's meditation: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
jewel of india
tea that awakens
pink jewel: mix tea with equal parts pink lemonade
tantric ruby: mix tea with equal parts cranberry juice
lapsang souchong
the mystic’s tea
fiery tomato: add a shot of chilled tea to tomato juice. Turn up the heat with a few dashes of tabasco.
smoky marinade: chill a cup of tea & use to marinate chicken, tofu or vegetables
lychee fruit 
double happiness tea
china white: blend equal parts chilled tea & lychee juice with vanilla ice cream
pearl lantern: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa. Top with whipped cream.
mango shade 
tropical oasis
mango colada: blend chilled tea with equal parts coconut milk, mango juice and ice
mango oasis: mix tea with equal parts lemonade
peach paradise 
a perfect seduction
frozen peach melba: blend chilled tea with equal parts vanilla ice cream & peaches
steamy seduction: mix tea with equal parts dairy or vanilla soy milk
rose petal 
tea of romance
spiced rose: mix rose petal tea with equal parts herbal chai tea
persian smoothie: blend equal parts chilled tea & vanilla ice cream
silk road chai 
warms body & soul
traditional chai: mix tea with equal parts dairy or soy milk
chocolate chai: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
tanzania gold 
brighten the mind
lemon & lime oasis: mix tea with equal parts limeade & lemonade
snowy peaks: pour tea over vanilla or mint ice cream
vanilla plantation 
tea of inspiration
white satin: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa. Pour over vanilla ice cream.
vanilla ivory: mix tea with equal parts hot dairy or soy milk
yunnan
tea of the ancients
mandarin pavilion: pour hot tea over mandarin slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
black apple spice: tea with equal parts apple juice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick & cloves.
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