Celebrate Christmas in July with a refreshing twist on a festive favourite. This naturally spiced iced chai combines the warming notes of cinnamon, ginger and cloves with fresh orange, cranberry and sparkling water for a beautifully balanced drink that's both comforting and refreshing.
Made with Planet Organic Certified Organic Chai Tea, it's the perfect non-alcoholic Christmas drink for winter entertaining. No artificial flavours or sweeteners, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Christmas in July Special: Iced Chai Orange Spritz Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes.
Chill Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Poached Pears:
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4 Planet Organic Certified Organic Chai Tea Bags
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500ml freshly boiled water
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2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (to taste)
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1 orange, sliced into rounds
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1 cinnamon stick
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250ml of cranberry juice
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250ml sparkling water (optional, for a lighter finish)
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Ice cubes
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Fresh rosemary sprigs
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Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
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Orange peel twists, to serve
Method
Mocktail:
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Place the chai tea bags into a jug and pour over the freshly boiled water. Brew for 6-8 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
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Stir through the maple syrup while the tea is still warm until dissolved.
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Allow the tea to cool before refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
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Fill jug with cranberry juice, chilled chai and sparkling water.
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Add the orange slices and gently bruise a small rosemary sprig in your hands before adding it to release its aroma.
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Fill serving glasses with plenty of ice and pour over.
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Garnish with fresh cranberries, orange peel and a cinnamon stick for a festive finish.
Optional Cocktail Variation:
Add 30ml dark rum or bourbon to each glass for a festive Christmas cocktail that pairs beautifully with roasted meats and Christmas desserts.
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