New year is around the corner. In The Netherlands we have the tradition that we eat 'oliebollen', light firework and drink champagne when the clock ticks 00:00 If you don't want or can't drink alcohol and you are looking for an alcohol-free alternative, 'Ran Watte Champagne' might be a good option for you. Ran Watte tea has an elegant structure like a fine Champagne. If you add sparkling water to it, you have created a festive drink.

Ran Watte tea

Ran Watte tea grows in the hills of Nuwara Eliya at a height of 1800 meters above sea level. The tea has a golden orange color and an elegant structure. Like a fine Champagne. This tea is smooth and has some aromas of peach, citrus fruit with a pinch of spiciness. It's a light and mellow tea.

Ran Watte 'Champagne'

Alcohol-free 'Champagne' made from Ran Watte tea is easy to make. All you need are 3 ingredients and some patience.

Ingredients per glass

1,5 gr Ran Watte tea 40 ml filtered water 120 ml sparkling water

Step 1

Put the tea and water in a sterilized jar Stir the tea Let the tea steep overnight in the fridge

Step 2

Sif the tea leaves from the water Pour 40 tea in a champagne glass Add 120 ml sparkling water

Variation

Do you like sweeter drinks? Add some elderflower syrup to the 'Champagne'.

Variation 2

If you don't have Ran Watte tea in stock, you can also use Silver Tips tea. Read our blog for the recipe. Cheers!