As cold weather sets in, visions of comfort food embrace your thoughts. What is better than home-made, creamy macaroni and cheese with bacon, of course! Oh yes, even when using tea, bacon still makes everything better. Green tea is used in the water you cook your pasta as well as in the milk used for… Continue reading

We have all seen that preverbal cheese ball covered in nuts sitting in the center of a plate surrounded by crackers. This is not that, whew! Small bites sized creamy cheese balls surrounded by tea glazed pecans. Your palate is sure to enjoy this creamy, crunchy, salty yet sweet bite. One of the wonderful things… Continue reading

The perfect bite is a marriage of flavors and textures on your palate that creates a symphony only a genius could write. This jalapeño popper combines crispy bacon and creamy cheese which in addition to creating the perfect bite helps to diminish some of the heat from the pepper. The use of Lapsang Souchong adds… Continue reading

We have all had those days when we want to make something special but either lack the time or our efforts have been expended elsewhere. Most of us have recipes in our book that require less effort but still look amazing, this is one of those. The beauty of this recipe is it can be… Continue reading

Infusing tea into dishes is generally done by steeping the tea in a liquid of some sort and integrating that into the dish.  We are going outside the box just a bit to explore another way to put tea into your recipes.  I don’t want to give away too much, but let’s just say tea… Continue reading

At first glance your eyes dance a little as your tongue starts to salivate. Your lips start to quiver with anticipation. Sweet creamy cheese cake with a tea infused caramel sauce entwined together in such harmony, creating a symphony in your mouth. 2/3 cup sugar 2 ½ cups of heavy cream 1 tbsp gold needle… Continue reading

One thing I have found in my many adventures of cooking with tea is that Pu-erh and pork make a wonderful pairing. Throw in a touch of sweet to this unlikely pair and you will be amazed at the spectacular results. This recipe will be one you are sure to use over and over again.… Continue reading

As days grow shorter and the cooler nights set in, the warmth of a hot cup of soup feeds the body and soul. Soup is probably the simplest way to integrate tea into food. Tea adds another dimension to the broth. The broth of a soup is its heart, so let’s give it a little extra heart.… Continue reading