Sweet Drinks For The Sweetest Month Of The Year
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Sweet Drinks For The Sweetest Month Of The Year

February is here, and it is time to celebrate love! Yes, you heard it right, the month of February is associated with the most romantic holiday of the year - Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on February 14th and is a day to express love and affection towards our significant others, friends, and family. The day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who was imprisoned for secretly performing marriages for Roman soldiers.
The Valentines Day we know today
The tradition of celebrating Valentine's Day dates back to the 5th century, and it has since then evolved into a day to celebrate love in various forms. People express their love through gifts, chocolates, flowers, and special dates. Restaurants and cafes are filled with couples celebrating their love, and the streets are decorated with hearts and love-filled decorations.
Valentine's Day is not just limited to romantic love; it is also a day to celebrate love between friends, family members, and pets. People exchange cards, gifts, and messages of love and appreciation to those close to them.
In recent years, this day has become more inclusive, with people celebrating love in all its forms, including self-love. People have started to embrace the idea of loving and taking care of themselves, and Valentine's Day provides the perfect opportunity to do just that. People engage in self-care activities, such as a spa day, reading a book, or indulging in their favorite foods.
From Valentines Day to Galentine's day
But wait, there's more! The celebration of love does not end with just couples, it has evolved to include Galentine's Day as well. Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13th, and it is a day to celebrate female friendships. The idea of Galentine's Day was popularized by the TV show "Parks and Recreation," where the main character Leslie Knope celebrates the day with her closest female friends. Galentine's Day is a day to show appreciation and love to the important women in your life, whether it be your best friend, sister, mother, or any other special woman.
February is the month of love, and Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate love in all its forms. Whether it is romantic love, love between friends, or self-love, this day is an opportunity to express appreciation and love to those who matter the most.
As we approach these celebrations, we invite you to try some unique drink ideas that are perfect for your special someone or yourself. From a sparkling interactive mocktail to a decadent pink "cloud" drink, we have flavourful drinks you need to make your holiday celebration extra sweet.

Sparkling Raspberry Hibiscus Bloom
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Teabloom Rasberry Hibiscus Tea
- Sparkling Rasberry Juice
Instructions
- Steep Teabloom's Rasberry Hibiscus Tea for a few minutes until it is strong.
- Once the tea cools down after a few minutes, pour the tea in a heart ice cube tray. Freeze until it hardens.
- Once the frozen tea hearts are ready, place a few in a cocktail glass. Pour the sparkling juice.
- Decorate with a piece of cotton candy and garnish with a raspberry fruit.
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Raspberry Hibiscus Cloud
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Teabloom Raspberry Hibiscus Bloom Tea
- 1 tsp Honey (or your sweetener of choice)
- 1 tbsp Fresh raspberries
- Milk of your choice
Instructions
- Steep 2 tbsp of Teabloom's Raspberry Hibiscus Bloom loose leaf tea. Let it brew for a few minutes until it is dark and strong.
- Pour over ice if you want it cold or as it if you prefer it hot.
- Crush a few tablespoons of fresh raspberries and mix with the tea.
- Add your favourite sweetener and mix it all together.
- Froth your choice of milk (hot or cold) and pour over the tea mixture.
- Garnish with wafer hearts or sprinkles and top it off with a marshmallow heart
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