Cool Off with New Flavors and Recipes from Takeya Iced Tea

* Mom Central received complimentary Takeya Iced Tea samples in order to facilitate this review. All of the views expressed are our own.

After our first review of the TakeYa Iced Tea System, the product became a necessity at the Mom Central office. With fresh-brewed iced tea every day, we have battled the humidity and heat of the Boston summer with a variety of delicious flavors. This summer, TakeYa offers two delicious tastes in Hibiscus Pomegranate and Tropical Black Iced Tea.

We already know that TakeYa has delicious flavors and a unique, quick way to brew iced tea. This summer, TakeYa offers us an experience, providing ideas for DIY recipes and other adorable ways to make your iced tea even better on those hot days at home.

One of the yummiest recipes that Takeya offers is for an apricot Bellini. Using a tea packet of Takeya’s tropical black flavor, apricot nectar, apricots, and champagne, take your tea to the next level and make a fruity and refreshing summer beverage. I absolutely love champagne and jump at the opportunity to make any day a special occasion, and with Takeya’s iced teas, champagne becomes one of our favorite summer drinks.

These floral infused ice cubes add a burst of the garden to each glass. Get outside with your kids and encourage them to pick the prettiest flowers and the freshest mint for awesome ice cubs that keep your tea chilled, colorful, and full of flavor.

We simply cannot get enough of the Takeya flavors in the Mom Central office. With so many recipes and delicious ideas, the Takeya iced tea packets are fun for everyone in your family and equally refreshing. Find more recipes and flavors at Takeya’s website.

Order a box of 6 tea packets in your favorite flavor here for only $7.99, and try the apricot Bellini recipe from Takeya below!

Apricot Bellini

Ingredients:

• 1 TAKEYA Tropical Black Tea Packet
• 10 ounces water
• 3 3/4 cups apricot nectar
• 3 apricots, pitted and sliced into ½ inch pieces
• Ice
• Champagne or substitute sparkling water for a mocktail!

Directions:

1. PREP – Tear open one TAKEYA Tropical Black Tea Packet, pour tea into Tea Infuser and twist into lid.
2. BREW – In medium pot, mix water and apricot juice and heat to a boil, cool for 1 minute and fill the pitcher halfway. Lower the lid with attached Tea Infuser into the hot water, allowing steam to vent, and brew for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and detach Tea Infuser.
3. FLASH CHILL – Fill ¾ of the way full with ice, seal lid and shake for 30 seconds to flash chill.
4. ADD FRUIT FLAVOR – Twit the Fruit Infuser into the Infuser Extender and add sliced apricots. Twist the Fruit Infuser into the lid, lower it into the iced tea and seal airtight. Infuse in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
5. ADD CHAMPAGNE – When ready to serve, fill each glass with 4 oz of the iced apricot and tropical black tea. Top off with champagne, or turn this sip into a mocktail and top off with sparkling water.

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Stacy DeBroff

Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Mom Central.com and social and digital consultancy, Influence Central, is a social media strategist, attorney, and best-selling parenting author. A sought-after expert for national media, she trend-spots regularly with national brands and speaks frequently to national and international audiences on a wide range of subjects, including influencer marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and consumer trends. A passionate cook, gardener, reader, and tennis player, she adores this new chapter of post-college-age parenting.