Blueberry tea explained

The blueberry tea is a cocktail made from tea and liqueurs. It is served hot and could be considered a variant on the hot toddy. Its name derives from its fruity taste, which some compare to blueberries.

Preparation

A blueberry tea is usually served in a brandy snifter, to concentrate and hold the alcohol fumes released by the tea's heat. Ingredients are typically^[1]

• 1 oz. Grand Marnier liqueur
• 1 oz. Amaretto liqueur
• Hot Orange pekoe tea to taste.

Preparation is simple -- Add both liqueurs to the snifter and then fill with hot tea to taste. Swaddle the brandy snifter in serviettes or a cloth to protect the hands. Some suggest a sugared rim, or adding sugar to the tea, or a lemon garnish.

Variations

• Made with Earl Grey tea instead of Orange pekoe.^[2]
• Made with actual blueberry fruit tea or other herbal tea, and less Grand Marnier^{[3] [4]}
• Full moon #2, blueberry tea without the tea^[5]

See also

• List of cocktails
• Hot toddy

References

1. Web site: Blueberry Tea recipe. www.drinksmixer.com.
2. Web site: Blueberry Tea Recipe - Blue.Food.com. www.food.com.
3. Web site: Blueberry Tea #2 recipe. www.drinksmixer.com.
4. http://www.barmedia.com/amo/1102fd.htm Blueberry Tea recipe using actual blueberry tea
5. Web site: Full Moon #2 recipe. www.drinksmixer.com.