Coffee Cocktails

Kurant Tea

Served in a Champagne Flute

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Coffee Cocktailalcoholic6.8% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

143 kcalCalories

6.8%ABV

12.8gSugar

12.8gCarbs

0.88Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

4 clAbsolut KurantOther
Turkish appleTeaOther
(if needed)\nSugarSweetener

How to Make It

Pour Absolut Kurant into a comfortably big tea-cup.Pour
Add the not too hot(!) apple tea and, if you like, some sugar.Add
Enjoy!

How to Serve

Glass: Champagne Flute

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetTea

Supporting notes

BerryBlackcurrant

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugar(if needed)\n

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Kurant Tea?: The Kurant Tea is a coffee cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Champagne Flute. It has an ABV of approximately 6.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 143 calories.
What does a Kurant Tea taste like?: Kurant Tea has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Tea, Berry, Blackcurrant. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Kurant Tea?: The Kurant Tea has an ABV of approximately 6.8%. That's approximately 0.88 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 143 kcal, 12.8g sugar, 12.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Kurant Tea?: If you enjoy Kurant Tea, the suggestions on this page surface other coffee cocktails that share its spirit base or espresso-forward profile. The Espresso Martini, White Russian and Irish Coffee are popular in this category.
Can I make a Kurant Tea at home?: Yes. The Kurant Tea uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Champagne Flute. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare coffee cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find coffee cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Kurant Tea with other coffee cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.