Recipes

Earl Grey Marshmallows

Making marshmallows is a fun kitchen project for young and old. The gelatin transforms in the mixer from a liquid to a big gooey cloud, and then you get to shmear out the whole mess in a cloud of powdered sugar. What's not to love! And some versions come together to be twice as nice like this elegant one flavored with Earl Grey. This bestselling tea is beloved for its malty rich black tea base scented with bergamot. Infuse that into homemade marshmallows for a special treat for any occasion. Use them in a London Fog Latte or Rice Krispie Treat. You can also keep it simple and pop one on your hot cocoa or in s'mores - or eat them right out of the tray! Homemade marshmallows also make a thoughtful gift.

Dutch Oven Tea Pancake

10 min

This Dutch Oven Tea Pancake is a protein-packed, no-nonsense breakfast that requires no babysitting. This make-ahead marvel produces the most gorgeous pancakes, and with so many flavor options—chocolate chips, almonds, yogurt, honey, coconut—it'll be your new go-to for brunches. Black tea brings the caffeine game and maltiness, which adds a whole new layer of flavor. Are you ready to dominate that breakfast plate? Give this recipe a spin at your next gathering.

Cold-Brewed Northwest Cherry Tea

10 min

Cherry-infused tea offers a delightful combination of flavors, especially when paired with the slight smokiness of our Northwest Tea Time. The sweetness and tartness of cherries complement the smoothness of the tea, creating a harmonious and refreshing beverage that requires no sugar. The fruit provides natural antioxidants and adds a touch of vibrant color to the tea, enhancing both its taste and visual appeal. It's a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of tea while savoring the unique essence of cherries.

Onyx Rose Granita

This Persian-inspired granita is a triumph of flavors. The base, infused with our luxurious Onyx Rose tea, offers up a delicate and refreshing taste that will send your taste buds into a frenzy with a malty and aromatic punch, rounded out with subtle notes of rose and citrus. But what's truly remarkable about this slushy-like treat is its simplicity. With only four ingredients—tea, honey, clementine juice, and water—it's an easy and elegant beverage that will impress even the most discerning guests. Adding a splash of whiskey is the perfect way to turn it into a nightcap, adding a little spice to your evening and ensuring a restful night's sleep. This granita is a game-changer.

Irish Breakfast Butter Pudding

Buttered toast somehow gets better. This dessert is a classic, indulgent and simple. We steeped Irish Breakfast tea into the custard making it more robust and malty. Raisins are traditionally the dried fruit of choice, but here we used dried cranberries to add bursts of fruit between every bite.

Sweet Tea Moon Pies

40 min

Get ready to celebrate Pie Day on 3.14 with Sweet Tea Moon Pies! Inspired by our Southern roots, this recipe is steeped in childhood nostalgia. For those of you who've never had the pleasure, Moon Pies are a graham cracker cookie sandwich filled with marshmallow and dipped in chocolate. What more could one ask for? This treat is heaven for any sweet tooth and has been a down home signature treat since 1917. For this batch, we added lemon zest to the cookie and flavored the marshmallow fluff with Irish Breakfast Tea, giving the Moon Pies the bold malty flavor of a Southern sweet tea with a twist.

Mulled Milk Punch

Recipes for clarified milk punch have been around since the 1600's and making it is well worth the multi-step process. Any recipe that's been around for nearly half a millennium has to have something going for it, right? After the slow finale of straining your punch, the result is a crystal clear elixir that is smooth and fragrant. With each sip the flavor evolves, but with no expected "punch." It is smooth and velvety on the palate. A clear blue ribbon winner, this recipe showcases our smoky Northwest Tea Time and Mulling Spice to elevate this classic punch into a holiday favorite. You begin by making a sweet tea in one vessel, combining the alcohols in a second one, and infusing Mulling Spice into boiled milk in a third. Midway through the process, you combine them all to curdle the milks and kick-start the alchemy that makes it all happen. You may question whether you're doing it right because it doesn't look very appetizing during this step, but the answer is yes! The milk solids act as a sponge and purify the mixture and also round out the flavors. Straining is the final step and sipping it is the reward. Add a chunky ribbon of your favorite citrus peel for garnish and enjoy.

Tea Picnic

This post is for those of us who like the crusts cut off. The extra effort and attention that goes into making these beautiful tea sandwiches shows in every detail — the sweet shapes, the colorful combinations and, as always, the thoughtful flavor pairings. Make a platter for friends or a plate for yourself and enjoy a lazy summer picnic while the weather is fine. Since we're taking this picnic over the top, we've suggested some tea pairings as well. You can check out easy methods for cold brewing here!A bold curried egg salad is seasoned with our French inspired Vadouvan Curry, served on whole wheat bread and a cherry tomato topper. The flavor is deep and rich in this toasted blend with cumin, cardamom, mustard seeds, black pepper and fenugreek seeds. With a squeeze of lemon juice and watercress, these sandwiches go great with a malty Indian black tea like our Keemun black tea. For a cooling crunch with spectacular flavor, we seasoned the cucumber sandwich with our Orange Tarragon. This blend has chives, shallots, garlic and black pepper, adding many layers of flavor to the cream cheese spread complimenting the cucumbers. These cucumber sandwiches are anything but boring! Pair them with a cup of Rwandan Green Tea which is a vegetal green tea that will cut through the rich cream cheese and compliment the cooling cucumber. Because no picnic is complete without dessert, we made a sweet finish, open-faced mascarpone sandwiches. The creamy mascarpone gets its speckles from Madagascar vanilla beans that not only smell amazing, but go great with berries and a sprinkle of lemon zest. To finish off our tea picnic we paired a bold cup of Earl Grey with this sandwich. This classic tea is scented with bergamot, a perfect combo with the vanilla bean and sweet blackberries.

Cold Brewed Iced Tea

With the heat of summer well on its way, we look to our favorite things to keep us cool. One of the best ways to beat the heat is by sipping on cold brew tea. Cold brewing has several advantages over the traditional hot water steeping. For one, it's incredibly easy to do. The low temperature also prevents tannins from developing and giving unwanted bitterness in the tea. Another benefit is that cold brewing preserves a higher amount of vitamin C while extracting less caffeine — making for a refreshing beverage to give a steady boost of energy without a caffeine crash. We advise steeping black tea leaves overnight or for 4 hours if using a green tea. Here we used Keemun black tea, commonly used to make other favorites like English and Irish Breakfast Teas. This tea is malty and rich, tasty on its own, and strong enough to stand up to additions like lemonade or fruit.