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If you’re a teetotaler, you might as well stop reading now. This article is not for you. But if you’re open to flavoring your tea with something a little stronger—or flavoring your stronger drinks with tea—then read on.

For more background on combining tea with alcohol, see

this earlier article exploring tea and spirits pairings and infused beverages
.

But first, a few words about the term “teetotaler.” Contrary to what some might think, it has nothing to do with tea itself. Instead, it refers to abstaining from alcohol. You can learn more in

this overview explaining the origin and meaning of the term teetotalism
.

If you’re interested in tea-flavored spirits, there are numerous options available, including varieties of vodka, liqueurs, and even gin.

For instance,

this report on Beefeater’s tea-infused gin featuring green tea and citrus blends

describes how traditional spirits are being combined with ingredients such as

Japanese sencha green tea used in flavored spirit infusions
,
along with citrus elements like grapefruit and orange peel.

If vodka is more your style, there are several tea-infused options available. One well-known example is Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, inspired by the Southern tradition of sweet iced tea.

You can read more about that trend in

this New York Times feature on sweet tea vodka and its rise in popularity
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Beer has also joined the trend, with some brewers experimenting with tea-based flavors. In addition to traditional teas, some use herbal infusions such as

yerba mate, a South American herbal tea used in specialty beverages
.

For example,

this article about tea-infused beer and Mill Street Lemon Tea Beer

describes how brewers are blending tea flavors into craft beer.

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Tea Guy Speaks blog featuring commentary and insights on tea culture
!

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