Contemporary mixology is constantly evolving, constantly searching for ingredients capable of combining alcoholic elegance, freshness, and aromatic complexity. This is where T+, the 100% tea liqueur Made in Italy that is conquering the counters of the best cocktail bars and the habits of tea lovers more demanding.
Born from the intuition of two Piedmontese bartenders and created with a production philosophy oriented towards excellence, T+ presents itself as a spirit completely new in the Italian liqueur panorama.
Craftsmanship and purity: how T+ was born
Unlike traditional liqueurs flavoured with syrups or industrial extracts, T+ stands out for its careful and rigorous extraction process.
- Selection of raw materials: The starting point is a careful selection of fine tea leaves (including notes of bergamot), infused in a quality distillate obtained from soft wheat and diluted exclusively with pure spring water.
- Low temperature maceration: The process involves prolonged cold maceration. This method allows for the extraction of the full aromatic and polyphenolic spectrum of the tea leaves, preserving a pleasant astringent note and a clean, fragrant bouquet, free from artificial colorings.
- The energizing effect of theine: Thanks to its natural extraction, T+ preserves the original theine (caffeine) of the leaves. The result is an invigorating and invigorating spirit, ideal for stimulating the palate and livening up moments of sharing.
The balsamic and citrus notes of tea are immediately apparent on the nose; on the palate, the balance between the alcohol content (351 TP3T Vol.) and the bitter-sweet texture of the leaves creates a harmonious, deep, and thirst-quenching sip.
The signature recipe: the Tea Sour (T+ Sour)
When enjoyed neat with ice it reveals its full botanical profile, it is in mixing that T+ releases its maximum versatility. The signature drink par excellence is the Tea Sour, a fresh squeeze of juice that revisits the classic structure of the sour in a light and thirst-quenching way.
Ingredients and dosages for the Tea Sour:
- 5 cl of T+ Tea Liqueur
- 1.5 cl of Liquid Sugar
- 1.5 cl of fresh lemon juice
- 10 cl of Natural Water
Preparation:
- Pour T+, lemon juice and liquid sugar into a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously to cool and combine the ingredients.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with ice and top up with 10 cl of still water.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge or bergamot peel.
The combination of the acidity of the lemon, the softness of the sugar and the aromatic charge of T+ gives life to a cocktail with a low alcohol content, perfect both as a pre-dinner drink and as a thirst-quenching drink for summer evenings.
Versatility in Mixology: From Revisitations to Great Classics
In addition to the Tea Sour, the aromatic structure of T+ allows bartenders to range between multiple types of drinks:
- Tea Tonic: paired with a neutral tonic water for a quick and sparkling aperitif;
- Tejito: replacing or adding T+, fresh mint, lemon and soda water to the rum for a summery variation of the Mojito;
- Marteani & Twist on the Classics: combined with gin in a cocktail glass or used in an Old Fashioned to add tannic and fragrant nuances.
T+ represents a perfect example of how herbal tradition and modern research can meet, offering spirits and mixology enthusiasts an original, natural and all-Italian offering.
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