Drinking a quite staggering 150 million cups of tea a day, Brits famously love the stuff, but this doesn’t mean everyone is overly keen to experiment with how they drink it.
A hot cup of tea has more than cemented its place as drinks royalty, but as we say goodbye to the cold and grey days and welcome in the sun, a hot cup of tea doesn’t have quite the same pull so we’re here to let you know about the newest way to drink tea – chilled and bubbly!
Aside from being another way of enjoying tea, sparkling tea is also a fantastic non-alcoholic alternative to sparkling wines so let us introduce you to some of the most delicious ones out there to try.
Belle & Co. Alcohol Free Sparkling Rosé
You wouldn’t expect such well balanced fizz for the price, but that’s exactly what you get with this. The level of sweetness is perfect, as is the effervescence and it’s built a reputation for being almost identical to alcoholic Rosé. The green tea is not substantial but rounds out the red berry profile nicely. Flawless for under a fiver.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 0%
Find here: £3.50
REAL Royal Flush
This is a bottle of bubbles that really quenches the thirst for a sparkling wine like Prosecco. Produced in the Chiltern Hills, it uses first flush Darjeeling that carries rhubarb and notes of stone fruits in what is a really fruit-forward mix. The touch of acidity on the palate makes it great alongside various dishes such as grilled fish. And it’s top-notch value!
Size: 750ml
ABV: 0.5%
Find here: £8
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea BLÅ
Whilst working at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen, Jacob Kocemba decided to treat tea in the same way as grapes. At first, this was a handy way to pair drinks with desserts, but it turned out so good that the rest is history! They now have a really neat portfolio of bubbly teas, with BLÅ being one of their newest. It’s actually inspired by 13 different teas, most noticeably jasmine but also Darjeeling and various white teas. The result is a delightfully complex and aromatic fizz that feels soft and fresh. Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company has been doing this longer than anyone, so it’s no surprise that this feels astoundingly well put together. A must-try!
Size: 750ml
ABV: 0%
Find here: £13.75 (usually more!)
Saicho Darjeeling
We’ve enjoyed Saicho for a while now for its distinctive tea flavour, such as this stylish bottle of Darjeeling picked from the Himalayan foothills. Fresh peach and orange peel balances out a more savoury, herbal side with anise and lavender in this really stylish and flavoursome fizz.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 0%
Find here: £15.74
Fortnum's Rosé Sparkling Tea
Fortnum and Mason have included 8 certified organic teas in this fizz that not only carries really moreish and complex flavours but tannins you would expect from a wine too. Hibiscus and jasmine tea come to the fore and despite the lightness, every sip feels like a treat. Deep and lingering Darjeeling anchors the loftier tropical fruits, cranberries, subtle ginger and fresh elderflower and raspberry. If you’re looking to retain your caffeine hit then there is 150mg per litre too!
Size: 750ml
ABV: 0%
Find here: £17.95
Jing Jasmine Pearls Sparkling Tea
The jasmine-scented green tea here is sublime, pulled together by tea maker Liu Guioqing in Shekou Garden in China. Everything about the fizz and bottle screams elegance, with reinvigorating green tea depth, refreshing dry mouthfeel and sophisticated natural notes of jasmine flower and honey. Delicious.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 0%
Find here: £21
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