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  • Recipe for Tea Carrot Cake

    This carrot cake is sure to have you salivating with envy. Just imagine sinking your teeth into this rich, creamy cake with its delectable cream cheese frosting. The only way to make it that much better is to add tea, of course. Put tea in the cake, and then drink that tea with the cake.… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Puerh Tiramisu

    Light, creamy and oh so delicious, this Italian based desert is one sure to delight.  Traditionally this is made with coffee but, as that famous misquoted line from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre goes, we don’t need no stinkin’ coffee here. Puerh tea offers the depth and richness that coffee does as well as… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Tea Eggs Benedict

    Striking fear in the hearts of many this is a dish that is often left for restaurants to prepare. There is no need to fear this dish has been unfairly accused. This simple recipe with its easy tips will make what seems to be a daunting dish quite manageable. 4 cups water 1 tbsp Dragonwell… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Tea Waffles

    Sunday morning is the day you must indulge and treat your self. With only a few precious hours before you must say goodnight to your weekend, live it up. Take a few extra minutes to really enjoy your breakfast and start your day right. Tea waffles with a wonderful cup of tea to accompany you… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Tea Chocolate Cream Pie

    When thinking of indulgence, what comes to mind but chocolate of course. Velvety chocolate enhanced by tea encased in a buttery pastry covered with sweet whip cream. This is a recipe sure to be devoured as soon as it is made. 3 cups milk 1 tbsp black tea (chai would work well also) 5 egg… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Black Tea Banana Bread

    Rich, moist and delicious all come to mind when thinking of warm fresh from the oven banana bread. How could it be any better; you ask? Whisk in a little magic with gold needle black tea’s rich honey notes. Sure to delight all those you deign to serve this to.  Though so delicious you may… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Chai Chocolate Cupcakes

    Chocolate will always hold a special place in the hearts of so many. This indulgent delight can be used in so many ways the possibilities seem endless. Just the idea of even eating chocolate brings on a blissful mood. Chai has such a wonderful spice combination that pairs so well with chocolate it seems only… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Tea Pappardelle Almond Pesto Pasta

    Pasta can be rather bland by itself, but that very quality makes it ideal for combining with stronger flavors, such as Darjeeling tea. 2 tbsp Darjeeling Oolong (light colored liquor with sweet herbal notes) ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ cups semolina flour (plus some for dusting) 5 eggs… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Tea Scalloped Potatoes

    When considering comfort foods one delights in visions of mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes, soup, pasta and so much more. In most of these visions you will be hard pressed not to find some kind of cheese or potato in the recipe. There is just something about the rich full flavor of cheese and the hearty warmth… Continue reading

  • Recipe for Green Tea and Green Bean Quinoa Risotto

    The word risotto embodies rich comfort food with its creamy slow cooked goodness. Throw in a little Quinoa, green beans, and green tea and you have what can only be described as, healthful and delicious! Healthy eating is not depriving yourself of all that is considered rich but is simply adding in more healthful ingredients… Continue reading