You've never seen anything like this! Our fruity-spicy blend of apple, cinnamon, and cardamom offers not only warming moments but also a stunning visual delight: the apple rose gracefully blossoms in the hot tea, captivating in the glass. You can easily prepare this at home too! Are you ready for a wintry adventure with fruity apple notes?
Ingredients (for 1 glass, approx. 250 ml)
- 4 g (≈ 3 tsp) fruit and white tea blend with apple, cinnamon & cardamom
- 250 ml water (90 °C / 194 °F)
- 1 fresh apple
- A little sugar or cane sugar
Preparation
- Halve the apple and slice it into very thin pieces.
- Sprinkle with sugar or cane sugar and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Brew 4 g of the tea blend with 250 ml of hot water (90 °C / 194 °F) and steep for 2:30 minutes.
- Arrange the apple slices half-overlapping and roll them up until a rose shape forms (approx. 12–16 slices, depending on glass size).
- Carefully place the apple rose into a heatproof cup or glass.
- Pour the freshly brewed tea over the apple rose.
Tip: The apple rose gently unfurls in the hot tea – a beautiful visual highlight that looks especially stunning in glassware.
Creative Fusion: A Tale of Tea and Talent
We created these winter inspired drinks together with Mixologist Son Le Huu, Known in Berlin’s coffee scene as a thoughtful Barista, Mixologist and Co-founder of @2gathercafe, Son has found a new creative field in tea. We invited him into this world, and together he’s crafted four winter drinks that blend his slow, intentional approach with the quiet depth of tea.
Son’s work resists fast trends; it’s rooted in presence, connection, and care. For him, tea isn’t a departure from coffee but an expansion of his understanding of flavour and ritual. We invite you to discover with us these delicious tea-based mocktails. Mindful, aromatic companions for festive gatherings and quiet winter evenings alike.
