Mindful Drinking: Creating Tea & Non-Alcoholic Beer Spritzers for a Refreshing Alternative

Creating Tea & Non-Alcoholic Beer Spritzers for a Refreshing Alternative

Discover how to create tea & non-alcoholic Beer Spritzers for a refreshing alternative to uninteresting soft drinks. Mindful drinking is more than just avoiding alcohol—it’s about savouring the experience of a drink, enjoying complex flavours, and feeling good in the process. With the rise of non-alcoholic craft beers and the ever-expanding world of artisanal teas, there’s a new way to elevate your drinks: tea and beer spritzers!

By blending the nuanced, aromatic qualities of tea with the crispness of alcohol-free beer, you can craft delicious, sophisticated drinks that feel just as special as any cocktail. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing night in, a brunch alternative, or something unique for a dinner party, here’s how you can mix up your own refreshing spritzers.

The Magic of Tea & Beer Pairing

Non-alcoholic beer has come a long way, with craft brewers creating styles that mimic their alcoholic counterparts—think hoppy IPAs, smooth stouts, and zesty wheat beers. By pairing these with different teas, you can enhance and elevate their natural flavour profiles.

• Hoppy & Citrus Beers (like IPAs or wheat beers) pair beautifully with green tea, citrus-infused black tea, or hibiscus tea.
• Malty & Caramel Beers (like amber ales or stouts) blend well with chai, rooibos, or smoky lapsang souchong.
• Crisp & Light Beers (like pilsners or lagers) complement white tea, chamomile, or floral blends like lavender and rose.

How to Make a Tea & Beer Spritzer

Classic Tea & IPA Spritzer

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup chilled Jasmine Chun Hao green tea
  • ½ bottle of alcohol-free IPA 
  • Ice
  • Slice of orange for garnish
• Method:
  1. Brew jasmine green tea and let it cool.
  2. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the chilled tea, and top with the alcohol-free IPA.
  3. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

✨ We like Jump Ship’s Jackstaff for its intense hops blended with pine, citrus and peach.

🟢 Why it works: The floral notes of jasmine complement the bright citrus and hoppy bitterness of an IPA, creating a crisp, refreshing drink.

Spiced Chai & Dark Beer Winter Warmer

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup strong brewed Bollywood Dreams Chai tea (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black tea)
  • ½ bottle of non-alcoholic stout or porter
  • Dash of maple syrup
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish
• Method:
  1. Brew chai tea and allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Mix with the non-alcoholic stout in a glass.
  3. Add a drizzle of maple syrup for a smooth finish.
  4. Stir and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

✨ We like Jump Ship’s Stoker’s Stout with its aromas of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and subtle hints of vanilla.

🟤 Why it works: The bold, spiced warmth of chai tea blends beautifully with the roasted, malty notes of a stout, creating a cosy, alcohol-free winter drink.

Elderflower & White Tea Spritz

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup chilled white tea (like Silver Needle or White Peony)
  • ½ bottle of non-alcoholic wheat beer or pilsner
  • 1 tsp elderflower syrup
  • Lemon peel for garnish
• Method:
  1. Brew white tea and chill it in the fridge.
  2. Pour it into a glass with ice, add elderflower syrup, and top with non-alcoholic wheat beer.
  3. Stir gently and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

✨ We like Jump Ship’s award winning Yardarm for its subtle malt sweetness balanced by a gentle hop bitterness

⚪ Why it works: White tea’s delicate floral and fruity notes blend with the refreshing crispness of a wheat beer, while elderflower adds a hint of sweetness.

A More Mindful Approach to Drinking

Mixing tea and non-alcoholic beer is not just about taste—it’s a way to bring intention to your drinking experience. It allows you to slow down, appreciate nuanced flavours, and stay connected to your well-being while still enjoying a social and celebratory atmosphere.

Give these spritzers a try, and start redefining your drinking moments—one delicious sip at a time! 🍹☕🍺

To hear more from the wonderful founder of Jump Ship Brewery (Sonja Mitchell) listen to The Tea Mind Podcast episode here.