Silk Roads Tea Popsicles

Summer is sadly over and we are into Autumn in full force. I'm planning to continue making tea syrups because they will be good to add to holiday drinks and I'm still awaiting a milk (soy, hemp or rice) frother to make lattes.  I did promise to post the tea popsicle recipes, although I never did get around to making these myself.  Next year's summer progject....

Tea Popsicle Recipes

Tea popsicles are easy to make, and are a delicious summertime treat. They are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that are good for you, but are low in the things you might want to avoid (calories, artificial flavours and colours). Here are two of Silk Roads favourite recipes for you to enjoy.

Earl Pink Tea Popsicle

A tart & revitalizing popsicle that looks as good as it tastes.

2 tbsp. Earl Green tea, 2 cups water
1 cup grapefruit juice, 1 cup cranberry juice, 1 tbsp. sugar

Bring water to just before the boil. Pour 2 cups water over 2 tbsp. loose tea. Steep for 3 minutes. Strain tea into a heatproof jug (plastic or stainless steel) and stir in sugar to dissolve. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Combine chilled tea with juices (*Tip: Never combine hot tea with grapefruit juice.)

Pour mixture into popsicle molds, and freeze. Wait until popsicles are completely frozen before serving. To transform this into an adult popsicle, add up to 1/4 cup of gin or vodka to the recipe.

Velvet Potion Tea Popsicle

This popsicle was created purely as an indulgent adult treat. It combines the intoxicating cocoa flavour of Velvet Potion tea with coconut and Irish Cream whisky. A perfect way to unwind after a long day! Enjoy as a snack, or serve for dessert.

2 tbsp. Velvet Potion tea, 1 cup water
1 tbsp. maple syrup, 2 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1/2 cup Irish Cream whiskey

Bring water to a full, rolling boil. Pour 1 cup water over 2 tbsp. loose tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Strain tea into a heatproof jug (plastic or stainless steel) and stir in maple syrup to dissolve. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Combine chilled tea with coconut milk and Irish Cream. Pour into popsicle molds, and freeze. Wait until popsicles are completely frozen before serving.

CAUTION: Do not re-freeze and consume a popsicle that has started to melt or thaw.Tea popsicles are all-natural and preservative-free, so be sure to consume within 4 days.