Cold Brew Jasmine Tea Soda: Recipe, Carbonation, and Fixes

Sparkling jasmine tea soda is exactly what it sounds like: jasmine tea with bubbles. It can be a soft, elegant refreshment on its own, and it can also behave like a “non-alcoholic topper” behind the bar, adding aroma and lift without heaviness.

The catch is that jasmine is unforgiving. Over-extract it and it turns bitter or overly perfumed. Under-extract it and the bubbles feel thin and pointless. Carbonate it warm or cloudy and the result often foams, goes flat fast, or tastes muted.

This guide keeps it simple and beginner-safe: a cold brew jasmine tea spec, paper filtration for clarity, and practical carbonation options with fixes for the most common failures.

Recipe Card: Sparkling Jasmine Tea Soda (Cold Brew Base + Carbonation)

Yield: about 500 ml (about 16.9 oz), plus carbonation

Time: 12 hours, plus 5 to 10 minutes active work

Technique: cold brew infusion, paper filtration, carbonation

Glassware: chilled highball, Collins, or small flute (for a more “soda” feel)

Ingredients

• Jasmine tea: 12 g (0.42 oz)

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