Chagao Puer with spices, pepper and citrus
2 servings
15 minutes
Pu-erh 'Chagao' with spices, pepper, and citrus is an exotic drink inspired by ancient Chinese tea traditions. Shu pu-erh chagao, a concentrated tea extract, forms the base of this elixir enriched with notes of orange, lemon, and spices. Its taste is deep and earthy with a warm spicy hint of cinnamon and star anise harmonizing with the freshness of citrus and a light spiciness. Sparkling water adds playfulness while decorations of lemongrass and powdered sugar give the drink visual elegance. This pu-erh can be served as a refreshing cocktail to enjoy its rich flavor on a summer day or during moments of relaxation.
1
Brew 500 ml of shu pu-erh chaga in boiling water. For the cocktail, you will need 40 ml of the drink; the rest can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
- Ripe pu-erh tea paste (chagao): 1 g
- Orange juice: 30 ml
- Lemon juice: 10 ml
- Lemon syrup: 10 ml
- Sugar syrup: 20 ml
- Ice: 210 g
2
Place all ingredients except for garnishes and sparkling water in a pitcher and mix thoroughly.
- Ripe pu-erh tea paste (chagao): 1 g
- Orange juice: 30 ml
- Lemon juice: 10 ml
- Lemon syrup: 10 ml
- Sugar syrup: 20 ml
- Ice: 210 g
3
Add sparkling water and mix gently.
- Sparkling water: 170 ml
4
Decorate with lemongrass, orange, cinnamon, star anise, and powdered sugar.
- Lemongrass: 10 g
- Oranges: 20 g
- Star anise: 2 pieces
- Cinnamon sticks: 5 g
- Icing sugar: 0 g