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Tea-Inspired Cocktail Recipes

Tea has been a symbol of relaxation since the beginning of time. Some people associate tea with raised pinkies accompanied by macarons, tiny sandwiches and polite conversation. While others, quite oppositely, enjoy savoring a hot mug of tea with nothing else but their favorite book.

When the temperature outside starts getting warmer, it’s easy to feel like your work days are getting longer. Luckily for you, we’ve created tea-infused cocktails that will make your happy hour the happiest it’s ever been. These cocktails are perfect guests to invite to a brunch with the girls or your next backyard BBQ. And if you’re looking for a craft cocktail to sweeten up the month notorious for romance, introducing tea into your recipes is a delicious way to impress the love in your life. Regardless of the occasion, it’s time to put a tea-inspired spin on your favorite classic cocktail. Get ready to steep, shake and stir your way to a very refreshing spring.

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Joffrey’s Hibiscus Breeze TEA Margarita

Are you fantasizing about sunsets on the beach and the wind playfully whisking through your hair? We are too. That’s why we’ve taken a classic margarita recipe and transformed it into a mid-spring’s dream by adding Joffrey’s Hibiscus Breeze tea. This blend is a mild white tea with hibiscus, which adds floral and tart flavors to this already perfect drink. For a little extra sweetness, we added a house made simple syrup. We don’t know about you, but the best tea company in the world… is in love.

What You’ll Need

Joffrey’s Hibiscus Breeze Tea Simple Syrup

Makes 2 Margaritas 

  • Ice
  • 2 oz. Hibiscus simple syrup
  • 1 large lime, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
  • 1 oz. Hibiscus tea (brewed)
  • 2 oz. tequila of your choice
  • Rim with coarse salt
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Before you tap into your inner mixologist, grab all ingredients and bask in their glorious colors. This is an important step to appreciating a well-deserved beverage, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea style.

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How-To

  1. To make the hibiscus simple syrup, start by heating 3/4 cups water and 3/4 cup sugar in a pot (Psssst! Do not let the water boil – you don’t want to burn the sugar). Then add 2 of Joffrey’s Hibiscus Breeze Tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. You can start with two and add a third for extra color or tartness if you prefer.
  2. Strain into a glass bottle (we have pour spouts on hand, but they certainly aren’t necessary) and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  3. To make two margaritas, add ice, cooled hibiscus simple syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice, chilled Joffrey’s Hibiscus Breeze Tea and tequila into your cocktail shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
  4. Wet the rims of the glasses with lime juice and dip in salt (we like coarse salt the best). Add fresh ice to fill half of each glass. Strain the margaritas into your prepared glasses, add a lime wedge for garnish or for extra bite and enjoy!
  5. You can store the hibiscus syrup in the fridge for up to one week!

Shake, shake, shake and pour!

 

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Joffrey’s Orange Honeybell Tea Party Punch

Punches are the ultimate crowd pleaser. There are so many fun ways to showcase them with interesting ingredients like fruits and sherbets. Not to mention, punch bowls are a great way to satiate bigger groups, with a lot less work. An entertainer’s best friend, if you will!  A tall glass of iced tea is the traditional way to cool off in the spring heat, but we’re taking it a step further. Introducing Joffrey’s Orange Honeybell Tea Party Punch. An adult-approved twisted tea punch for your next festive gathering. This recipe makes one medium punch bowl.

Ingredients

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Making the Punch

  1. To make the tea, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add ¾ cup Joffrey’s Honeybell Orange tea (in loose-leaf form), stir in and remove from heat. Let steep for 10 minutes, strain with a fine mesh strainer and refrigerate for 30 minutes. You’ll want the tea to be nice and cold for your punch!
  2. In a punch bowl or drink dispenser, layer fruit slices and ice to fill half way.
  3. Add chilled tea, juice, soda and vodka.
  4. Stir and serve in mason jars with extra fruit slices for added flavor and color. Because everything is better in a mason jar.

 

The best part about these cocktails is their versatility! If you’re looking for extra ideas, try adding Joffrey’s Honeybell Orange tea into champagne for an innovative mimosa. Remember, you can create infused simple syrups out of any of Joffrey’s Coffee and Teas. Simply follow the instructions above and switch out the product. Still want more? Another option is to infuse your favorite spirit with Joffrey’s tea. To infuse tea into vodka or gin, we recommend adding 3-5 tea bags to a standard sized bottle of liquor, let it sit overnight and strain the next morning.

Share your finished cocktails with us on Instagram and tag @Joffreyscoffeeandtea! Get started by purchasing Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea online by clicking here.

We can’t wait to see your creations! Cheers

Alto Mayo Forest Protected Coffee: Fair Trade Coffee with a Conscience

Fair Trade Coffee That Has a Conscience

We’re passionate about coffee and we know you are too – which is why Joffrey’s is committed to roasting the best beans in the world. Producing premium coffee is about taking care of our beans every step of the way, but there’s more behind the brew than you think. Farmers, hard-working communities, an incredible amount of knowledge and of course, the environment are key components to growing the finest coffee possible.

The first step to a beautiful cup of coffee is showing appreciation for the environment it was harvested in. Joffrey’s is proud to align with Disney to support one of our favorite growing regions, Alto Mayo in San Martin, Peru. The ecosystem of Alto Mayo plays a critical role in the survival of Peru’s widespread fauna and flora, and with the launch of the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project, we can help keep it alive.

To support coffee farmers who participate in the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project, we sourced a single origin coffee to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly farming practices in Peru and you’re going to love it! Before you try a cup, you should know about the impact you’re helping us make just by drinking it.

Why Revitalize Alto Mayo?

For decades, the Amazon forest has been shrinking due to farmers cutting it down for new crop space, otherwise known as clearcutting. Although the production of new crops is positive looking from the outside in, this type of non-sustainable farming contributes greatly to deforestation. Clearcutting can cause an increase in carbon dioxide emissions, threatening the lives of many animals and plants in the forest. The San Martin area is particularly in critical danger, but the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project seeks to change all of this. As a supplier and roaster of the coffees offered at select signature restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, Joffrey’s is invested in supporting sustainable practices and working with farmers engaged in the project. We are excited to align with Disney to bring this high quality bean to Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort guests. Why, you ask? Because sustainable coffee farming can help deforestation while delivering our fans another delicious brew – and that makes us feel amazing!

 

Earth Friendly, Animal Loving, Sustainable Goodness

Joffrey’s has always been proud of the relationships we build, whether they’re with our customers or suppliers. We first learned about the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project from Disney’s work with Conservation International (CI) – a global nonprofit organization working to build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.  Disney helped CI launch a ground-breaking project in the Alto Mayo region of Peru, which is helping support coffee farmers to grow coffee in a way that helps the farmers be more productive while protecting the environment.  When we heard about this amazing work, we welcomed the opportunity and were anxious to learn more. So naturally, we sent our Roastmaster, Chris DeMezzo, to experience it.

And what an adventure it was! After landing in Peru, Chris and his team set out for the farm. First they rode mules and then took a ferry across the river. After drifting across the river, the team hiked an hour and a half through the Amazon to the reserve.

“When we got there, I pulled the farmers aside to get a sense of how they liked working with Conservation International (CI). They had nothing but positive things to say. Then I sat down with CI and asked questions about their involvement and what they’re doing – and concluded that it’s the real deal,” said Roastmaster, Chris DeMezzo. “I felt so good about moving forward with the project.”

The Alto Mayo Protected Forest project also gives coffee farmers the tools, education, funding, and wages they need to use environmentally friendly practices, and employs workers to help maintain sustainable farms. This means that the project is saving hundreds of thousands of acres of endangered species’ habitats, and is curbing greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation.

“Meeting the farmers was a humbling experience. I wanted to make sure that they understood that I appreciate and understand all the hard work it takes to produce a good coffee. During our first meeting, I was showing them pictures of all the cafes that serve our coffee at Disney Parks. I wanted them to know that this is where their coffee was going – and for them to be as proud as they deserve to be!” Roastmaster, Chris, shared regarding his visit.

Farmers and their communities will get an economic boost, the air will be cleaner, the forest is conserved, majestic animals keep their homes, and we get top quality sustainably grown coffee in our cups. Who could say no? Next time you buy Joffrey’s coffee online or sip on our coffee at Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort, you can take solace in the fact that you’re drinking coffee with purpose!

 

The Story Behind Sustainably Grown Coffee

Sustainable coffee farming replenishes nutrients to the soil to keep it healthy and rich. Rich soil produces better beans and better tasting coffee. Would you want anything less in your coffee?

Growing more fair trade coffee is a wonderful thing. But the gleaming story behind this project is that it impacts the lives of the producers in an incredible way. In return for using sustainable coffee farming methods, families are not only being paid more, but they’re receiving access to certain benefits and technologies that they didn’t have before (cooking stoves are just one example). The project also rehabilitates family farms that have been destroyed by Roya, a fungus that devastates coffee farms and financially devastates the families that live and work on them.

The Alto Mayo Protected Forest project doesn’t focus on coffee farmers alone, it helps families that farm shrimp, rice, cocoa, and tea too. When you buy this coffee online or purchase a cup of this coffee at select restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort, you’re not just buying a memorable beverage; you’re helping improve the lives of families that call this region home.

 

Planet Perks

If this coffee supports animals, why shouldn’t it support the planet too? Protecting the Alto Mayo Protected Forest doesn’t just benefit the local ecosystem; it benefits the Earth entirely. Since CI’s work started with their key partner- Peru’s National Service of Natural Protected Areas, the project has generated over 6 million tons of emissions reductions. This is like removing over 1 million cars from the roads for an entire year. If that’s not progress, what is? Of course, there is still much work to be done.

Ordering the Alto Mayo Protected Forest coffee online and enjoying a cup at select restaurants at Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort are two ways you can support the Alto Mayo Protected Forest project. Beyond that, you can take care of the environment every day in small ways that add up to huge gains.

As a consumer, you have quite a bit of power because you can also support environmentally sustainable companies. The more you support companies that do business responsibly, the happier our planet will be. Animals, plants, and people all share the same Earth. Why not make it a better place for ourselves, our kids, and generations to come?

Support the cause. Click here to order Joffrey’s coffee online.

 

 

#NationalCheatDay with Dough!

If you’ve spent the entire month detoxing and eating sliced cucumbers in between Paleo meals, it’s time to sink your teeth into something sweet! On January 26th, Joffrey’s Coffee is partnering with Dough to celebrate #NationalCheatDay! This gluttonous holiday was made for dreamy luxuries like Maple Bacon Bars and Red Velvet Cheesecake, and to sweeten the deal we’re adding a boozy beverage to the lineup – Joffrey’s Vanilla Bourbon Latte.

Imagine a smooth, creamy latte with hints of warm vanilla, espresso and a guilt-free shot of bourbon. MMMM! This tasty addition is only available at Dough for a limited time, but the good news is, it’s easy to make at home. Here’s the recipe to satisfy your post cheat day cravings:

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Joffrey’s Vanilla Bourbon Latte

Ingredients

  • 18 grams of Joffrey’s ground espresso (brewed)
  • 1 ounce of Monin vanilla syrup
  • 1 ounce of Buffalo Trace Bourbon
  • 6 to 8 ounces of steamed milk

How It’s Made

Combine the vanilla syrup, bourbon, and a double shot of espresso in your favorite mug.

Put 6 to 8 ounces of milk into an enclosed container and shake vigorously. Heat the milk to your desired temperature in the microwave; one minute is our sweet spot. Pour the milk into your mug and pair with Dough’s Birthday Cake doughnut. Cheat away!

BUT… Everyone knows you cheat with your eyes first, which is why you should visit Dough on January 26th! We assure you there’s no shortage of beautiful desserts to swoon over. If you’re feeling adventurous, pair Joffrey’s coffee with any of these sweet treats.

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Fruity Pebble Doughnut with Cold Brew

Remember that sugary rainbow of Rice Krispies you used to call breakfast? Fruity Pebbles are back and they’re better than ever – mostly because they’re generously sprinkled on top of a house made doughnut from Dough. If you’re craving crunch, this doughnut promises to satisfy. All you need is a Joffrey’s cold brew and your cheat will be effortlessly complete!

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Doughnut Ice Cream Cone with Joffrey’s House Blend

Ice cream is an awesome way to check your cheat box, but have you ever tried Dough’s ice cream in a doughnut cone?! If two desserts ever deserved to live in harmony for all of eternity, it’s ice cream and doughnuts. Our favorite part about this treat is that it’s customizable. The doughnut cone is filled with Dough’s soft serve flavor of the week and the rest is completely up to you. Together the pair is admittedly unstoppable, but we love our dessert with a side of Joffrey’s House Blend coffee. It’s the trifecta of champions.

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S’mores Doughnut with Joffrey’s Latte

S’mores doughnuts aren’t made for sitting around the campfire, but they’re prime for dunking in a Joffrey’s latte. This treat is smothered in chocolate ganache and topped with a perfectly toasted marshmallow and graham cracker crumbs. Need we say more? Go ahead, use up the calories you’ve been hoarding all month. It’s #NationalCheatDay!

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William Dean Chocolates with Joffrey’s Coffee

Have you ever seen the movie Hunger Games? Local chocolatier, William Dean, made a seriously sweet splash in the cinemas after his chocolates were featured in the film. Now they’re a constant source of “oooo’s and ahhhh’s” at Datz’ dessert counter. They are everything you would expect them to be. Thoughtfully hand painted, eclectic and the most delicious chocolates we’ve ever tasted. We love to indulge with a mug of hot Joffrey’s coffee nearby.

P.S. what you see above is their Valentine’s Day collection. Click here to buy it for your better half.

Cheers to National Hot Tea Month!

January is a time to shamelessly hit the refresh button and believe in the magic of new beginnings. We vow to exercise more, wave goodbye to bad habits, set motivational goals and embrace the sometimes scary face of change. But there’s one thing we can always rely on in January, and that’s National Hot Tea Month!

In honor of this delicious occasion, all loose-leaf teas are 15% off until January 31st! We also blended a new all natural tea that might help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions. This whimsical blend of herbs includes goji berries, lemon myrtle, ginger root, honeybush and fennel seeds, creating a golden orange brew packed with antioxidants. Introducing our newest African Rooibos blend, Detoxify Me Tea! Its fragrant flavors are an energizing way to celebrate the new year, and maybe even a new you. When you’re sipping this unique tea, you can take solace in knowing that it’s working hard to satisfy your taste buds and your body. The health benefits of these key ingredients are bound to make your body happy.

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Goji Berries: are the most prized ingredient in our Detoxify Me Tea. These mystical berries are referred to as “superfoods” by health experts all over the world. Why? Because they’re filled with antioxidants that can help you fight diseases, manage your waistline and digest foods easier. They also have a reputation for helping to boost energy and battle depression. We don’t know about you, but we think they’re a great first step to unlocking a healthier lifestyle. You’ll never know unless you try!

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Lemon Myrtle: is a wonderful herbal supplement you may not be familiar with, but once you’ve experienced it, you’ll be glad you did. This citrus tree grows in the Australian Coastal Regions and makes itself useful in many ways. Its flowers and fruits are edible, but the real health treasures are found in its leaves, which are rich in essential oils. Most know this tree for its powerful antiseptic properties and high level of illness repelling antioxidants. Fun fact: it can also be used as a spice in cooking

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Ginger Root: isn’t just a pickled side we eat with sushi. It’s one of Asia and India’s most common cooking ingredients. Not to mention it’s been recognized as a medicinal champion for centuries. Ginger can help fight viruses and nausea, much like its cousins Turmeric and Cardamom. Because it’s high in gingerol, it also acts as an anti-inflammatory and is high in antioxidants. We adore this root because it has a distinct spicy flavor that can stand up on its own, or harmonize nicely with sugary components.

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Honeybush: has a sweet taste, as you might have guessed! It comes from plants in the Cyclopia family and has been used throughout history as a tea-based remedy. Out of all the ingredients in our Detoxify Me Tea, honeybush is most commonly consumed as tea individually. It’s believed to help boost your immune system, chase away inflammatory diseases and provide menopausal relief. Impressive, isn’t it? It’s also naturally caffeine free!

Jar Cooking Glass Seeds Spice Fennel Spill

Fennel Seeds: are not only a staple ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, they’re symbols of longevity, courage and strength! This savory spice is widely used in the kitchen to amp up flavor profiles of breads, dough and cakes. It’s also known for being a stellar digestion aid! Don’t be fooled by the size of these little oblong seeds – they are full of powerful minerals like copper, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc and magnesium.

Now that you’re familiar with all the wonderful impacts of these ingredients, we hope you’re excited to try Detoxify Me Tea from the best tea company ever! Celebrate National Tea Month the right way. Click here to buy tea online. Don’t forget to use code NEWYOU at checkout to take 15% off your tea order.

Celebrate Fall with Joffrey’s National Pumpkin Day Giveaway!

There’s no better symbol of Fall than the majestic, sought after pumpkin! How did the pumpkin go from minding its own business to being the star of Halloween? Believe it or not, the Halloween pumpkin tradition actually started in Ireland, where the Irish would carve faces into turnips and put candles or burning coals in them to ward off evil spirits at night. When Irish immigrated to the U.S. hundreds of years ago, they wanted to keep up with the tradition. They discovered that the bright orange fruits in their new home country were much easier to carve than turnips…and some of them probably realized that pumpkins were a lot prettier too! (Sorry, turnips.) The Irish soon forgot about the turnips and started carving pumpkins instead. That’s how the modern-day Halloween Jack O Lantern was born!

Not only do pumpkins have an interesting history, they add so much fun and flavor to our lives. We use them to bake, decorate, carve, and most importantly, add their delicious flavors to our favorite fall drinks. (Who can resist a drink flavor that begins with “Pumpkin Spiced”?)  Since pumpkins spice up our lives in so many ways, don’t you think they deserve to be celebrated on more than just one day a year (Halloween)? We do too. That’s why we’re so excited to celebrate National Pumpkin Day on October 26th! To celebrate this glorious fruit, we’re giving away one bag of Pumpkin Crème Brûlée coffee and one bag of Pumpkin Pie Pu’Erh tea.

To win these fun fall coffees, enter the contest on Facebook or Twitter…and while you’re waiting for us to announce the winners, try to avoid passing the turnips in the produce section next time you’re at the grocery store. They’re not fans of pumpkin-lovers…

INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTEST RULES 

Here’s how to enter on Facebook:

  1. Visit our Facebook page here.
  2. Find the Giveaway post.
  3. Like the post and tag a friend in the comment section.
  4. Cross your fingers for the win!

Here’s how to enter on Twitter:

  1. Visit our Twitter page here.
  2. Find the Giveaway post.
  3. Retweet it!
  4. Wait until October 28th when we announce the winner.

The winner will be announced on October 28th, 2016. Good luck!

*Please note one entry per person will be considered

 

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Social Media Giveaway

OFFICIAL RULES 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Participation constitutes Entrant’s (as hereinafter defined) full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. Joffrey’s social media giveaways and contests are intended for legal residents of the contiguous United States of America (USA) and shall only be construed and evaluated according to U.S. federal law and Florida state law. Do not enter this giveaway if you are not located in the USA at the time of entry. The giveaway begins at 12:00 a.m., Eastern Time (“ET”) on Wednesday, October 26 2016 and ends at 11:59 p.m., ET on Thursday, October 27 (“Giveaway Period”). The Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Giveaway

SPONSOR/ADMINISTRATOR: The Giveaway is sponsored by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co., Inc., 3803 Corporex Park Dr., Ste #400, Tampa, FL 33619.

ELIGIBILITY: Entrants must be legal residents of the contiguous United States, including residents of the District of Columbia, who have reached the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of entry (“Entrant”). Employees, officers and representatives of Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Co. and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, advertising and promotion agencies and members of the immediate family (mother, father, sons, daughters and spouse, regardless of where they reside) and household members of each, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate in the Giveaway. Void in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and where prohibited/restricted by law.

HOW TO ENTER: During the Giveaway Period eligible participants are invited to enter the Giveaway by visiting Joffrey’s Twitter and following the instructions to enter the Giveaway. Each Entrant will be required to follow our Instagram account and tag a friend on the Giveaway post. By doing so, the Entrant will receive one (1) Giveaway entry. During the Giveaway Period, there will be a limit of one (1) entry per person. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person that submits more than maximum allowed entries.

All required criteria must be completed to enter and be eligible to win. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. The use of automated entry devices is prohibited and no mechanically reproduced entries are allowed; all such entries are void. Released Parties (as hereinafter defined) are not responsible for late, incomplete, incorrect, delayed, garbled, undelivered, or misdirected entries.

DRAWING AND NOTIFICATION: The Prize (as hereinafter defined) drawing will be conducted at random. The Prize drawing will be conducted on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Odds of winning the Prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received throughout the Giveaway Period. The potential Prize Winner will be notified via Instagram.

PRIZE & PRIZE CONDITIONS: There will be one Prize Winner. The Prize Winner, will receive one bag of Pumpkin Crème Brûlée coffee and one bag of Pumpkin Pie Pu’Erh tea. No substitution or transfer of Prize will be permitted except by Sponsor, who reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute the Prize (or Prize component) with another prize of equal or greater value in the event that any of aforementioned Prize components are not available.

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Coffeetails Anyone?

Who doesn’t love coffee? High quality coffee tastes great and caffeine can be a life-saver, especially during early mornings.. While coffee is wonderful, cocktails are pretty great too. Why should you have to choose one or the other? Mix them together, and your taste buds will celebrate. We’ve given you recipes for Joffrey’s coffee cocktails recipes before, but you can never get enough of something this good, right? With that in mind, here are some new and exciting coffee cocktails that you can make with any Joffrey’s coffee.

Cold Coffee Cocktails

Alive and Kicking

Alive and Kicking

Alive and Kicking

The Alive and Kicking will keep you just that: alive and kicking! With the variety of flavors in this fun coffee cocktail, your mouth will have the experience of a lifetime! The caffeine will give

you a little boost of energy, and a tasty coffee flavor, while the demerara will add just the right amount of sweetness.. Combined with the slightly sugary pick-me-up, you’ll enjoy herbs, spices, and aroma of the fernet, complimented by  the pleasant warmth of  Scotch. To make the drink sweeter, try one of our sweeter flavored coffees (like Bananas Foster, Biscoffe Crumble, or Caramel Mudslide). To give it a more earthy taste, try our Costa Rica, Ethiopian, or Sumatra.

What to Buy

  • 1 Tablespoon demerara sugar
  • 4  Strong cold-brew coffee
  • 4  Fernet (Contratto would be best)
  • 3  Amaro (Barolo Chinato would be best)
  • 3  Compass Box Whisky Co. Orangerie or Grand Marnier
  • 4 orange twists (for serving)

How to Make

First, you’ll have to make the demerara simple syrup. This is easy. Just combine sugar and 1 tbsp. of hot water in a jar, cover the jar, and shake it until the sugar is dissolved completely. Then, chill the jar until it’s cold.

Now, it’s time to make the cocktail! For one cocktail, combine 1 oz. coffee, 1 oz. fernet, ¾ oz. amaro, ¾ oz. Scotch, and ¼ oz. demerara simple syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker, and shake shake shake! Keep shaking until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Strain into a glass, garnish with an orange twist, and begin sipping your delightful drink!

 

Dublin Iced Coffee

We’ve all heard the expression “the luck of the Irish.” Well, if you’ve had a chance to dry a Dublin Iced Coffee, you’re in luck, Irish or not! The mixture of coffee, stout, Irish whiskey, syrup, and heavy cream make a perfect symphony of caffeine, dessert, and deliciousness!

What to Buy

  • 2 strong cold-brew coffee
  • 2 stout (such as AleSmith Speedway or Guinness)
  • 1½ Irish whiskey
  • ¾ simple syrup
  • 1/2ounce heavy cream
  • Freshly grated cinnamon stick (for serving)

How to Make

Now, for the fun part: mix the coffee, stout, whiskey, and simple syrup in a highball glass, and add ice. Gently pour the cream into the glass, so it gradually sinks into the coffee and creates a swirling kaleidoscope of browns, mochas, creams and whites in your glass! For the finishing touch, sprinkle the drink with cinnamon and enjoy!

 

Hot Coffee Cocktails

Cafe Don Juan

The Café Don Juan is strong, dark, and handsome! If you like a drink with some real body and a tinge of sweetness, this is the cocktail for you. The dark rum, Kahlua, hot coffee, chocolate and whipped cream will always leave you wanting more!

What to Buy

  • 3/4 oz. dark rum
  • 1 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur
  • 5 oz. hot black coffee
  • 1 1/2 oz. whipped cream
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 Irish coffee cup
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp. of grated chocolate or chocolate syrup

How to Make

The first step is rimming your cup with lemon juice and sugar. Then, pour coffee and liquors into the cup in any order you want, and add more sugar to sweeten to taste. Then, add the whipped cream to the top of the drink and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Float the cream on top, sprinkle with grated chocolate or chocolate syrup, and a cookie, and serve.

Amaretto Coffee

This Amaretto Creme has Chocolate in it Too!

This Amaretto Creme has Chocolate in it Too!

If you love almond flavored desserts, here’s your chance to drink one! While we’re all coffee-lovers here, the coffee is just a small part of this beautiful beverage!  The amaretto liqueur,

whipped cream, and sliced almonds mix and mingle to create something that tastes like…well…a liquid cake (mmm…heavenly)! Adding black coffee to the mix brings the drink back down to earth adding body and acidity. The result: a well-balanced beautiful taste!

What to Buy

  • 1 cup of hot coffee
  • 1 1/2 shots Amaretto liqueur
  • 1/4 cup lightly whipped cream
  • 1/2 tbsp. toasted, sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp. of cinnamon

How to Make

Pour hot coffee into a preheated brandy snifter or a tall coffee glass. Add the liqueur, and stir. Add whipped cream, top it off with shaved almonds and cinnamon, and drink slowly to savor every sip!

Mix it Up and Get Creative!

The drinks above are ones you’ll definitely enjoy, and the recipes will help if you’re a coffee cocktail novice. In the long run though…nobody needs to follow a recipe to enjoy a coffee cocktail. Use some of our recipes as a starting point and add your own flair. For instance, how would an Amaretto Coffee taste with chocolate in it? How would a Dublin Iced Coffee taste with Amaretto Liqueur? What about a cold version of the Café Don Juan (instead of hot)? You could also experiment with the same recipes, but change the coffee flavors to play with the taste. We have many flavored coffees to choose from! You get the idea! As long as the flavors complement each other, feel free to let your creativity run wild!

Hot Tea Cocktails and Drinks

A delicious blend of black tea, cardamom, citrus, black pepper, ginger, cloves and more.

A delicious blend of black tea, cardamom, citrus, black pepper, ginger, cloves and more.

In honor of Hot Tea Month, and not to mention the frigid temperatures sweeping the country, we invite you to break out of your typical tea bag rut and try our favorite hot tea beverage and cocktails recipes guaranteed to warm you up on even the coldest days!

If you find yourself torn between an indulgent latte and soothing hot tea, try this spicy and sweet Masala Chai Latte infused with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and citrus.   This particular Masala Chai Latte is a bit easier to make since the loose leaf tea is already blended with spices, ginger, and citrus peels rather than having to add and steep your own.

Masala Chai Latte-makes 2 lattes

  • 12 oz. of near boiling water
  • 4 oz. of milk
  • Masala Chai tea in an infuser or tea sac- we like to use 1-2 teaspoons of tea for every 6oz. of water.  If you enjoy stronger tea, use more tea rather than steeping longer.
  • Honey or sugar to taste
  • Cinnamon sticks for garnish

In a saucepan, bring the water to a near boil and place the tea infuser or sac into water and simmer for 5 minutes. While the tea is simmering, steam the milk using a stand-alone milk steamer or steam wand from an espresso machine.   If you do not have a milk steamer, you may also heat the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave.  Heating milk is a delicate process; be sure not to burn the milk as it will affect the taste of your latte.   Once the tea has steeped, place a cinnamon stick in your mug and strain the tea into the mug using a mesh strainer.  Fill your mug about 2/3 of the way and then top with the steamed or heated milk.  Add sugar or honey to taste if desired and enjoy!

*Make this latte your own by trying different variations: try it with soy milk or top with whip cream and nutmeg for dessert!

For a new take on the classic toddy, try the following hot toddy made with Grand Marnier.

Toddy A L’orange-makes one cocktail

  • 1 oz. Grand Marnier
  • ¼ lemon
  • 6oz. of near boiling water
  • Orange Spice  tea in an infuser or tea sac-we like to use 1-2 teaspoons of tea for every 6oz. of water.  If you enjoy stronger tea, use more tea rather than steeping longer.
  • Honey if desired

If you typically enjoy your tea a bit sweeter, coat the bottom of your mug with honey.  Add the Grand Marnier and juice of the lemon.  Separately, heat the water in a tea kettle or on the stove to near boiling.  Add the tea infuser or tea sac and let steep to your taste.  Most black teas, like Orange Spice, typically need to steep for 2-3 minutes.  Once tea has steeped, pour into your mug and stir. For a bit more orange flavor, add a thin slice of orange to float on the top and enjoy responsibly!

What favorite hot tea beverages are you enjoying to celebrate Hot Tea Month?  Share with us below!