One sip in, and this cool and creamy Matcha Colada has convinced me Ive hit the apres-adventure jackpot.
This isnt your ordinary boozy trail.
Many of the talented Banff mixologists started talking to me about using tea to infuse flavor into their cocktails.
Scenic views of downtown Banff and a local tea based cocktail.Credit:Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
BothPark Distilleryand our teahouse proudly produce products we hand make here in Banff.
I deeply appreciate the time, energy, passion, and sacrifice that goes into making something quality.
The bartenders are the true artists.
Chairs outside of Jolene’s Tea House in Banff.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
They had the vision and created their own recipes for each featured cocktail, Brewster explained.
Thats how I found myself on a tea cocktail trail, taste testing in the name of research.
In partnership with Banffs Park Distillery, seven establishments within the walkable downtown area are slinging craft tea-centric cocktails.
Two Jack Lake in Alberta, Canada.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
Ultimately, it was a little sweet for my taste, but I was impressed by the essence theatrics.
On a roll, the next stop wasLupofor happy hour a bright Italian joint that felt swanky without snobbery.
It was, by far, the winner in my book of the tea cocktails I had tried.
A tea based cocktail from Banff, Canada.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
When asked which cocktail she fancies, Brewster couldnt pick just one.
Which one will be your favorite along Banffs tea cocktail trail?
Only one way to find out.
