I’ve been itching to try my hand at mixing tea soda lately. Not too long ago I had sort of tried to make a sparkling cider from apple cider-flavored tea, but it was still on the dilute side. Thanks to Roswell Strange for a good tea syrup recipe that I used this time! (1 serving of tea leaf steeped in 2 oz water, then add and dissolve 5 tsp sugar, before adding to 1 can of club soda—I used less sugar in this particular experiment but it was still very good)
Anyway, I picked this tea because it was the perfect combination of sweet, fruity, and creamy that seemed like it would work well in a soda. And the verdict is in: it’s delicious! The creaminess of this blend, along with the added sugar, created something that was just like the old-timey cream sodas that I used to enjoy in college. We had a student cafe that was only open at night for studying and socializing, and this kind of soda was always popular—it definitely brings back memories! It’s also a nice warm golden color that’s quite beautiful to look at with the bubbles drifting through it. Overall, first experiment was a great success. There are numerous other teas I’d like to try this way, and I might test how little sugar I can get away with adding since I don’t want to overindulge.
OH I’m so glad this worked for you!
It worked great, thanks for the recipe!