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by Carol » Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:31 am
I have been experimenting with infusing tea bags in 40% neutral ( usually 2 teabags to 300 ml spirit). Some are very nice - and some have been dismal failures. The flavours can be quite different in alcohol than in water.
Things that haven't worked are:
Chamomile ( as in Twinings Calm ( lime blossoms, mint and chamomile). The chamomile was very strong and overpowering.
Turmeric ( as in Red Seal Turmeric and Blood Orange). Also overpowering. However Higher Living Golden Turmeric was very pleasant.
Cassia ( Twining's Orange and Cinnamom lists Vietnamese Cinnamon in the ingredients - It is cassia not cinnamon). Cassia was overpowering but it will be good for steeping dried fruits for Christmas Cake)
Another unsuccessful version used Twinings Defence ( Orange, Ginger and Cinnamon). Initially it was quite pleasant. I made a batch for a friend to use for dried fruit for Xmas cakes but the flavour dissipated quickly and I had to add some orange essence ( baking section).
Cheers
Carol
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by Carol » Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:11 am
Having posted the failures, here are the more successful attempts.
Twinings Lemon Twist
Twinings Strawberry Raspberry and Loganberry
Twinings Vitality ( Summer Berries and Mint with Green Tea)
Twinings Chai Vanilla
Twinings Lemon Orange Ginger
Red Seal Raspberry and Strawberry
Red Seal Super Fruits
Red Seal Blood Orange
Red Seal Lemon and Ginger
Red Seal Peach and Pineapple
Twinings Infusion - Watermelon Strawberry and Mint
Twinings Infusion Rose Lemonade
Twinings Infusion Bluberry Apple and Blackcurrant ( the Blackcurrant flavour is dominant - so like an alcoholic Ribena)
Twinings Infusion Passionfruit Mango and Blood Orange
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by Carol » Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:41 am
And some others that have been pretty good.
Twinings Cranberry Pomegranate ( this is lovely colour - might use it to make pink gin one day)
Aldi Lemon Ginger
Twinings Raspberry and Peach
Higher Living Cocoa and Chili ( I have this put aside as a base for bitters)
Higher Living Golden Turmeric ( Beautiful bright yellow. Surprisingly good. Not overpowering like the Red Seal Turmeric and Blood Orange).
Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger
Healtheries Be Spicy
Red Seal Lemon Lime
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by gad » Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:44 am
I make up a drink for my better half using tea bags in this recipe:
http://aussiedistiller.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=12950Can adjust ingredients & method for simplicity.
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by Carol » Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:50 am
Hi Gad
That looks interesting. Will add to my list of recipes to try.
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