Tea-Infused Homemade Jello Snacks

These delicious jello shots are fun to do and even more fun to enjoy. We have two recipe options: one suitable for kids and another for adults.

This recipe is also an example of chemistry! See how states of matter can (deliciously) change. When a liquid (the tea) interacts with a solid (the gelatin powder), there is a chemical reaction that creates what we know as jello.

How to Make Kids-Friendly Raspberry Pomegranate Jello Snacks

Directions 

1. Carefully hollow out all oranges with a spoon, being careful not to split the rind. Enjoy the fruit, and set orange halves on a baking pan.
2. Boil 4½ cups of water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Put in the Cranberry Pomegranate tea bags and steep in the hot water for 4 minutes. Remove the infuser.
3. While tea is still hot, add honey and stir.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, add ½ cup cold water and stir in gelatin packets. Slowly pour in hot tea while whisking, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
5. Fill orange halves to the top with mixture.
6. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
7. Remove from the fridge and slice each half into thirds, being careful not to rip the jello.
8. Serve and enjoy!

How to Make Tea-Infused Sweet Peach Jello Shot Vodka Snacks

The perfect, easy par-tea recipe. Bookmark this for when you have a back-to-normal get together.

Ingredients

Makes 18 Jello Shots

• 5 Stash Peach black tea bags
• 3 lemons, halved lengthwise
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vodka
• 1 3-oz package lemon Jell-o

Directions

1. Carefully hollow out all lemons with a spoon, being careful not to split the lemon rind. 
2. Place lemon rinds on a baking pan.
3. Boil water, place tea bags into a mug, and add water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
4. Once steeped, remove tea bags. Combine brewed tea and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
5. Turn heat down to a simmer and whisk in vodka and Jell-O.
6. Let mixture cool slightly, then carefully pour the liquid into lemon halves.
7. Refrigerate about 1-2 hours, or until set.
8. Slice the lemons in half or thirds (depending on the size of your lemons), being careful not to rip the Jell-o.
9. Serve and enjoy!