Tea Thyme Soda Recipe

Name: Tea Thyme Soda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the soda:; Ice, as needed; 2 tablespoons Tea Thyme syrup (see recipe below); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 ounces bourbon (optional); Seltzer, cold, as needed; Sprig of fresh thyme or lemon wedge, for garnish; For the syrup:; 8 ounces (1 cup) water; 8 ounces (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sugar; 6 bags black tea (I used Darjeeling); 1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme or a handful of fresh thyme sprigs (about 1/4 ounce); one 1/2 inch stick cinnamon, broken (optional)

Servings: persons

For the soda:
Ice, as needed
2 tablespoons Tea Thyme syrup (see recipe below)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces bourbon (optional)
Seltzer, cold, as needed
Sprig of fresh thyme or lemon wedge, for garnish
For the syrup:
8 ounces (1 cup) water
8 ounces (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sugar
6 bags black tea (I used Darjeeling)
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme or a handful of fresh thyme sprigs (about 1/4 ounce)
one 1/2 inch stick cinnamon, broken (optional)

1
Fill a 12-ounce glass halfway with ice. Add the syrup, lemon juice, and bourbon (if using it). Top the rest of the glass off with seltzer and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a sprig of thyme or lemon wedge. Repeat with the remaining syrup, or save the rest for another day. Enjoy!
2
Note: Feel free to play with the proportions of the lemon and syrup. I find this recipe to yield a refreshing balance of tart and sweet the way it is written, but you may prefer otherwise.
3
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for 30 to 60 seconds, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.
4
Add in the tea bags to steep, thyme, and cinnamon (if using), then cover. Allow to come to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass jar, squeezing tea bags to extract as much syrup as possible. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the soda:, Ice, as needed, 2 tablespoons Tea Thyme syrup (see recipe below), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tea Thyme Soda falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tea Thyme Soda

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