Most people enjoy a nice cuppa, so I have put together the cuppa with a difference, just a few recipes to get you started in exploring this famous brew and make it more exiting just by using your imagination. So here I have brought together two of Chinas favourite sons. Tea and V.I.P Jiu. 8 Baijiu

Many people are surprised to learn that all teas, yellow, white, green, Oolong, black and pu-er are all made from the leaves of the same species of plant. Also there are hundreds of different brands for each category. While there are variety’s of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the weather conditions and the soil contribute in the final tasting of the tea, but the significant differences of tea type is developed in the drying of the leaves.

Teas can be scented with fresh or dried flowers such as jasmine or rose or flavoured with citrus fruits and herbs such as mint. Or simply a drop or two of flavoured essences. Herbal teas are not really a tea but an infusion of dried herbs. While all true teas contain caffeine, herbal teas do not. The history of herbs and spices are far more ancient than that of tea.

These recipes are a guide only, use your own discretion, for example if I use sugar and you don’t take sugar then simply alter to your taste. Also I am using the two mug method of making tea from leaf, place the desired amount of loose tea into one mug, pour over freshly boiled water, let it steep for a minute, strain into the second mug which contains the other ingredients and there you have your brew.

Teas can be drank hot or chilled, if chilling leave out V.I.P. Jiu 8 until ready to pour. I have named these brews after lakes in China, so lets get started.

The rarest of tea types is yellow tea, it is a speciality of Anhui, Sichuan, Zhejiang and Hunan provinces of China. There are just a few yellow teas in China and production is limited. The teas were often used as tribute teas, given to the emperor. The process for gathering and making yellow teas are time consuming and difficult. That is why they are so expensive.

Ailik – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of yellow tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the yellow tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and sugar
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Albi – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of yellow tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of lemongrass extract
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the yellow tea
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Ayding – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of yellow tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of coconut extract
• Sugar to taste
• 1 small slice of fresh apple
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the yellow tea
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Chaiwopu – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of yellow tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of strawberry extract
• 1 fresh strawberry, sliced
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the yellow tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Chao – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 1 teaspoon of yellow tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of almond extract
• 1 slice of fresh peach
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the yellow tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Daye – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 1 teaspoon of yellow tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of orange blossom extract
• 1 small slice of fresh orange
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the yellow tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into second mug, stir and enjoy

White tea is the least processed as it is merely dried, it is a light delicate tea, retaining high levels of antioxidants. The best are sweet and grassy. They release the least amount of caffeine of all teas. Almost all white teas come from Fujian province in China and only the baby leaves are used to produce this tea.

Zhangdu – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of white tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the white tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and sugar
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Bosten – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of white tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of rose water extract
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the white tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Chang – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of white tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of caramel extract
• 1 small slice of fresh mango
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the white tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Dai – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of white tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of lavender extract
• 1 small slice of fresh pear
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the white tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Yezhi – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of white tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of butterscotch extract
• 1 small slice of fresh honeydew melon
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the white tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Dian – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of white tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of cherry extract
• 2 cocktail cherries
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the white tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Green teas are fired or steamed at high temperature shortly after being picked. The flavours vary wildly. Green tea leaves picked in the morning are ready to be brewed by evening. The bypass of oxidation allows green teas to retain most of their natural colour, tannins, vitamin c and minerals. Popular varietals of green tea are gunpowder, matcha and sencha green teas.

Tai – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of pomegranate extract
• 1 slice of lemon
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the green tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Wu – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of chocolate extract
• chocolate sprinkle
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the green tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir, sprinkle on chocolate and enjoy

Nansi – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of pineapple extract
• pinch of grated nutmeg
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the green tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and sprinkle over nutmeg and enjoy

Yanxi – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of banana extract
• 3 tablespoons of double cream
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the green tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients except cream
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir, pour the cream over the back of the cold spoon and enjoy

Dagze – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of orange extract
• Honey to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the green tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and sprinkle over nutmeg and enjoy

Yaer – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of bergamot extract
• 2 mint leaves
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the green tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Oolong lies carefully in-between green and black tea, being somewhat oxidized. The light teas are green and fruity while the darker teas are roasted and nutty. These teas are to be enjoyed with most foods, for they have the complexity of black tea, with the freshness of green tea. Oolong teas are produced only in China and Taiwan.

Futou – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Oolong tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Oolong tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and sugar
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Gaoyou – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Oolong tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of lemon extract
• 1 half of sliced lemon
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Oolong tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Hulun – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Oolong tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of mango extract
• 1 half of sliced lime
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Oolong tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Lu – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Oolong tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of ginger extract
• 2 mint leaves
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Oolong tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Manas – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Oolong tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of chamomile extract
• 1 half of sliced pear
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Oolong tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Quindao – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Oolong tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of peppermint extract
• 1 half of sliced apricot
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Oolong tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Black tea is fully oxidized to bring out the deep flavours. Black tea is best with sweet dishes, these teas brew a liquor ranging from reddish brown to dark brown. They are the most popular teas in the western world. The growing regions in India that produce the largest amounts include Assam and Darjeeling.

Tanxun – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of black tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• Sugar to taste
• Fresh milk to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the black tea leaf
• In the other mug add the V.I.P. Jiu 8 sugar
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, add milk, stir and enjoy

Yadong – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of black tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of butter flavour extract
• 1 half of sliced lemon
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the black tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Lugu – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of black tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of bergamot extract
• 1 half of sliced orange
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the black tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Poyang – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of black tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of caramel extract
• 1 half of sliced peach
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the black tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Tainchi – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of black tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of lavender extract
• 1 half of sliced lime
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the black tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Xingkai – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of black tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of chamomile extract
• 1 half of sliced pear
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the black tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Pu-erh is a fermented tea, traditionally made in large cakes, they are crumbled into the teapot. The flavour is earthy and pleasantly savoury. These teas go well with fatty foods. Pu-erh teas are age fermented. There are two types of Pu-erh tea, one of raw and one of ripe. These teas are revered throughout Asia for their medicinal benefits.

Huangqi – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Pu-erh tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of peach extract
• 1 half of sliced peach
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Pu-erh ripe tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Ju 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Dongting – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Pu-erh tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of cherry extract
• 1 half of sliced apple
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Pu-erh ripe tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Luoma – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Pu-erh tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of blackberry extract
• 1 half of sliced orange
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Pu-erh ripe tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Quiandao – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Pu-erh tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of mango extract
• 1 half of sliced mango
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Pu-erh raw tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Longgan – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Pu-erh tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of coconut extract
• 1 slice of lime
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Pu-erh raw tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the tea steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

Houguan – V.I.P Jiu 8 Baijiu Infused Tea

• 2 mugs
• 1 teaspoon of Pu-erh tea leaf
• 4 teaspoons of V.I.P. Jiu 8
• 2 drops of pear extract
• 1 half of sliced pear
• Sugar to taste
• Draw fresh cold water, put on to boil
• In one mug add the Pu-erh raw tea leaf
• In the other mug add V.I.P. Jiu 8 and the rest of the ingredients
• When the water has boiled let it rest for a minute
• Then pour it over the tea leaves, let the steep for a minute
• Strain into the second mug, stir and enjoy

You can use teabags if you wish, then you will only need one mug. Also instead of using tap water and essence, you can use clear flavoured still water. Just let your imagination go, there are hundreds of variations for you to try.