Huge thanks to our friends at The Junction in Wellington for creating this recipe. A bold, floral cocktail built on our Kapow tea – cold-brewed overnight to draw out its kawakawa warmth and lemongrass lift. Topped with a cloud of hibiscus cold foam. Step 1: The Cold Brew (make the night before) Infuse two Kapow tea temples (or 2 tablespoons of loose leaf) in 250ml cold water with 30ml caramel syrup overnight in the fridge. Step 2: Hibiscus Cold Foam Combine 40ml hibiscus syrup, 1 tsp manuka honey, 60ml water and one egg white in a cream canister. Seal the canister, insert a charger, and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use. This makes enough for several drinks, and it keeps...
When warm evenings call for something a little elegant, this Runaway Rose spritz is our go-to. Light, fragrant and effortlessly pretty, it brings together the floral calm of Runaway Rose with a bright splash of Sauvignon Blanc. Sip slowly… you’ve earned it. Ingredients 2 Runaway Rose tea temples Bottle of soda water 60ml Sauvignon Blanc 15ml Simple Sugar Syrup Rose petals for garnish (fresh or dried) Method Make a batch of sparkling cold brew Runaway Rose: Add the tea temples to a bottle of fizzy water, then leave it in the fridge to infuse for around three hours. In a coupe or martini glass, pour in the Sauvignon Blanc and Simple Sugar Syrup*. Top up with sparkling Runaway Rose, then...
We love a good tea twist, and this one packs a punch. The Kapow Tea-Quila combines our bold, peppery Kapow blend with crisp tequila and zesty lime for a drink that’s equal parts refreshing and energising. Perfect for long lunches or evening catch-ups!
Ingredients
50ml tequila blanco
50ml Kapow tea (brewed extra strong)
30ml St Andrews Limes Margarita Mix
50ml soda water
Ice
Lime slices
Method
Brew one Kapow tea bag in 100ml of boiling water for five minutes. Leave to cool.
In a tall glass, pour in 50ml of the Kapow tea, the tequila and the Margarita Mix.
Stir, then fill with ice and top up with soda water.
Garnish with lime slices. Enjoy!
At Libertine Blends, we love discovering new ways to let tea shine outside the teacup. This refreshing cocktail is proof that our Lightning Green tea isn’t just for slow afternoons or mindful mornings – it also brings a crisp, aromatic edge to an evening drink. We’ve paired our Lightning Green tea with the rich honeyed spice of Drambuie, lifted by lemon juice and finished with a dash of Angostura Bitters. The result? A bright, balanced cocktail that’s equal parts invigorating and indulgent. Ingredients 50 ml Drambuie 60 ml Lightning Green tea (brewed and chilled) 30 ml fresh lemon juice 1 dash Angostura Bitters Garnish: lemon slices Method Fill a tumbler with ice Pour in all ingredients Stir gently to combine Garnish...
When the southerly whips round the corner and frost fogs the windows, nothing beats wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of Cacao Chai. Our gently spiced, chocolate-kissed herbal blend already feels like dessert in a teapot; add a splash of dark rum and a squeeze of lime and it turns into the cosiest night-cap you’ll sip all season. Ingredients (per cup) Libertine Blends Cacao Chai (loose-leaf 1 tsp / 1 tea bag) 200ml just-off-boil water 30ml Dark rum 10 ml fresh lime juice (≈ ¼ lime) Optional: 1 tsp muscovado sugar or maple syrup Method Brew the tea – Place the Cacao Chai in your favourite mug (or a heat-proof glass), add the hot water, cover and steep...
