An afternoon tea mimosa has all the makings and greatness of a bubbly, fruity, and delicious mimosa, but with the added bonus of tea. It will be sure to wow your friends during brunch on a hot day. The flavor of the tea doesn’t overpower the champagne but compliments it with a sweet, fruity taste. From the very first sip, you'll know that you have something special and new in your hand.
While a classic mimosa is usually one part orange juice and one part champagne, a tea mimosa has a few different aspects to it. Making them is easy and doesn’t require many ingredients. All you need is tea, sugar, champagne, and orange juice and you are set to making your new favorite drink. This recipe will make a single cocktail, but just multiply by how many people you are serving and you can make a pitcher mimosa.
Afternoon Tea Mimosa
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Afternoon “High Tea” White Tea
- 1 cup hot water (160-180 degrees)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 bottle chilled champagne
- 4 tablespoons orange juice or grapefruit juice
- Desired fruit to garnish
Directions:
In a heat-proof cup, pour hot water over tea leaves and steep for 3-5 minutes. (Alternatively, you can cold-brew your tea overnight.)
Stir in sugar, then strain tea into a glass. The tea should fill the glass halfway.
Pour in champagne and juice.
Garnish with a slice of desired fruit on the edge of the glass.
Great Teas for Mimosas
Many different kinds of teas will pair well with mimosas. The fruity types of tea will always go well with them, but you are also open to dabble with different kinds and flavors (maybe not chai, though). It all depends on what kind of taste you are going for and what you feel like. Check out the suggestions below:
- Strawberries & Cream Black Tea
- Peach Bellini Herbal Tea
- Dragonfruit Desire Herbal Tea
- Pineapple Pop Herbal Tea
- Just Hibiscus Herbal Tea
- Tranquil Peach Herbal Tea
- Queen’s Blend Green Tea
- Raspberry Revitalizer Lemon Maté Tea
Mocktail Tea Mimosa Recipe
For those of you who aren’t interested in alcoholic beverages but still want a classic mimosa, here is a great mocktail tea mimosa recipe. It hardly tastes any different from a regular tea mimosa and looks just as beautiful. If anything, it is better because you can have as much as this as you want, and by the taste, you will want more than just one glass.
Mocktail Tea Mimosa
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Afternoon “High Tea” White Tea
- 1 cup hot water (160-180 degrees)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup of desired juice
- 1/4 cup lemon Dasani sparkling water
- Fruit for garnish
Directions:
In a heat-proof cup, pour hot water over tea leaves and steep for 3-5 minutes. (Alternatively, you can cold-brew your tea overnight.)
Stir in sugar, then strain tea into a glass. The tea should fill the glass halfway.
Pour in the juice and the sparkling water.
Decorate with the fruit garnish.
If you also want to jazz up your brunch, consider making some of these recipes down below. They are sure to pair great with the bubbly and add a bit of pizazz to the morning, not to mention that they all taste amazing. From cakes to scones, each one is perfect with a mimosa.
Lavender Coconut Macaron Cake: This beautiful and rich dessert will be a hit with you and your friends. It looks just as good as it tastes and will make you wish you made more. The soft lavender mixes well with the strong coconut and will have you dreaming of summer.
Eggless Scones with Cream: You honestly cannot go wrong with a good scone at brunch. This recipe is also great for those with egg allergies and doesn’t compromise on taste or texture. Eat a few of these with your mimosa and your entire day will be made! You can also experiment on the type of scones you want and can mix and match them to your mimosa.
Raspberry White Chocolate Scone: Gluten free scones? Who could ask for more! These are enough to live off of forever if you’d like, and they look just as good next to your drinks. This classic pastry is bound to be loved by everyone. Maybe pair it with a raspberry-lemon tea mimosa?
Whether you make a mocktail or a regular tea mimosa, you will have a blast making – and drinking – them. They are sure to impress guests and add a little zest to a classic drink. Plus, the combinations are endless. Try out this new recipe and mix up your weekends. You never know what might be your new favorite drink!
