Tea is more than just a morning or afternoon beverage. It can be the missing element that completes your meal, making it more wholesome.
Just like how wine and cheese are considered to be a universal pairing, certain teas complement certain types of food.
We thought of pairing a few of the teas available at our store with dishes that many of you appreciate.
English Breakfast Tea with a Classic English Breakfast
A typical English breakfast has many components - eggs, baked beans, roasted tomato, toast, bacon - all of which come together to create a heavy and fulfilling meal.
The English Breakfast Tea has a rich, malty and full-bodied profile. It is perfect no matter how you prepare it, with or without milk. The best part is that it’ll complement the English breakfast without making your entire meal too overwhelming.
The mildly sweet-smoky flavours of the tea fit right at home with the flavours of the meal and almost make it appear to be a natural part of the English breakfast.
Earl Grey Tea with Lemon Cake
Sourced from the Ahinsa estate, the Ceylon black tea used in this blend has a robust flavour that is known to go extremely well with cakes and pastries.
As you sip on a cup of warm Earl Grey Tea, you’ll find yourself enjoying the moist and light texture of the lemon cake all the more.
This tea has organic Spanish bergamot, which enhances the tangy flavours of the cake.
Tulsi & Rose Tea and Almond Biscotti
Ideal for brewing without milk, the Tulsi & Rose Tea has a delicate finish with floral and earthy flavour notes.
Tulsi is considered to be a great adaptogen that adds more than just health benefits. It makes the tea refreshing.
This blend is best when paired with light breakfasts or snacks that don’t have a cloying sweetness. Something like the almond biscotti which is subtle yet has an enjoyable nutty-buttery taste.
Peppermint Tea and Dark Chocolate Truffles
This combination might be met with some frowns as mint and chocolate are not exactly everyone’s favourite ingredient pairing. But you must give it a try before deciding how you feel about it.
The minty-fresh sensation that Peppermint Tea brings to your palette balances the creamy-nutty flavours of the chocolate truffles. Those who don’t like too sweet or rich desserts can pair it with peppermint tea on the side to make their overall experience much more pleasant.
Lemongrass & Ginger Tea and Grilled Chicken
Just from hearing what ingredients are in the tea, you can probably make out what to expect from the Lemongrass & Ginger Tea. This blend layers the subtle sweetness of lemongrass with the spice of the ginger.
By pairing it with dishes like grilled chicken or vegetable fritters, you allow the refreshing aspect of the tea to balance the heartiness of the dish.
You can also serve this tea alongside desserts full of heavy cream or overloaded with sugary-sweet elements and let it make every bite as fresh as before.
Orange Pekoe Tea and Spicy Spring Rolls
There’s a crispness to the Orange Pekoe Tea that makes spicy dishes more palatable and less likely to leave you with tears running down your face from the heat of the dish.
If you’d prefer, you can swap the spring rolls for dumplings, fried rice or lasagna.
Made with signature black Ceylon tea, the Orange Pekoe blend has a distinct taste (and no it does not taste like oranges).
When you pair it with spicy spring rolls, the crispy, savoury and bold flavours of the dish are toned down by the smoothness of the tea, helping you enjoy your meal.
When choosing a tea and food pair, you want to ensure that neither overwhelms the other and that at the same time, you can appreciate both elements of your meal.