#$%^&*AU2012100353A420120426.pdf#####19 ABSTRACT A process for producing a carbonated tea based alcoholic beverage is provided which avoids the traditional use of cereal grains such as barley and wheat. Tea is extracted into hot water and, after separation of the tea from 5 the tea-infused solution, refined sugar and yeast are added such that the beverage is carbonated by the fermentation process. This process results in a carbonated tea based alcoholic beverage having the appealing mouth feel of traditionally brewed beer but with a unique tea flavour profile, a low calorific content and substantially no gluten content. 10coo 040
