Archive for category Tea Recipes
Tea Smoking: Burning These Leaves Won’t Get You Arrested!
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on January 13, 2012
Burn! Blog, by Mark Masker, Jan 2012
When I first Googled “tea smoking,” most of the results pertained to a recreational activity that had nothing to do with barbecue, although they were pretty damn edgy. Tea-smoke cooking does involve the munchies, but it won’t mellow you out or treat your glaucoma. Sorry to disappoint. What it will do is give a unique flavor to your smoked meat.
This take on Chinese tea smoking was so straightforward, I only needed two plates for the ingredients. It’s a style of smoking that hails from China’s Sichuan (formerly Szechuan) region, which is known for its hot, spicy cuisine.
For you tea-totallers
Posted by Admin in Tea Culture / Ceremony, Tea Recipes on December 24, 2011
Deccan Chronicle, by Mini Ribeiro, 11 Dec 2011
Tea, and especially Darjeeling tea, spells magic for me. It’s the world’s most expensive tea, one with an intensely exotic flavour; Darjeeling is to tea, what Champagne is to wine. Many a summer vacation has been spent in the tea gardens, sipping this “champagne of teas”.
And although I personally prefer my tea unadulterated, there is enough to suggest it is a heady concoction when mixed with a few strains of alcohol.
Interestingly though, one can actually combine tea with alcohol. Not many are aware that tea mixed with alcohol proves to be a potent stimulant. A splash of your favourite alcoholic beverage in tea can be a great combination. The aroma is so strong that a whiff is enough to intoxicate the senses. Depending upon the blend of tea one is using, a variety of liquors including vodka, rum and whisky can be paired with it.
Chai Tea Madeleines
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on December 24, 2011
A Whisk & A Spoon, Dec 2011
The fourth and final madeleine recipe from the book… you can tell Dorie lives in Paris! The original recipe calls for an Earl Grey tea infusion to give these cookie/cakes flavor, but I usually only have one or two types of tea kicking around my cupboard at a time, and the Earl wasn’t one of them. So I used chai (from a teabag actually…I tore the bag open and sprinkled the bits into my hot butter to infuse; then I put it through a very fine strainer to remove any sediment). I thought the chai spices would be nice with the honey that was already in the ingredient list.
I could really taste the tea in here. They were delicious, and I amped up the spicing even more by tossing them in a cardamom sugar while they were still warm. I made big, full-sized madeleines… I didn’t really get the pronounced madeleine bump with these, but they had rounded backsides and great texture and taste, so I guess I don’t mind so much.
Thai Tea Fudge
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on December 24, 2011
She Simmers, 3 Dec 2011
You know how when you’re really smitten with someone, you can’t hide it from your friends even though you want to, because they see right through how you stammer like a fool when talking about that person, right?
Well, this, er, Thai tea fudge, is, um, like, good, like, really, really good — like the actual tea with condensed milk, except it isn’t, you know, liquid and it, well, doesn’t come with ice. What I’m, uh, trying to say, is, if you love Thai tea, you’ll love this. And, yeah, please make it.
Green Tea Cheesecake Recipe
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on December 7, 2011
Norcross Patch, 4 December 2011
Green tea powder can be used for many dessert items including green tea ice cream (of which I am sure everyone has experienced at the various hibachi grills around town) as well as smoothies, buttercream frosting, cookies and more. Of course, there has to be a mention of all the health benefits that experts say range from cancer fighting agents to helping your heart. Purchase green tea powder, also known as Matcha.
No-bake cheesecakes are very simple to make and have a much lighter texture than their “New York”-style counterparts. They are folded with whipped cream as opposed to being baked with eggs. These cheesecakes only have to refrigerate for 3 hours instead of overnight so you can make it the same day you serve it.
Green Tea Prawn Tikka Recipe
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on December 7, 2011
“You don’t need to stop eating non-vegetarian food to stay healthy. This recipe is less on oil and high on Omega-3 fatty acids, thanks to the prawns. Combine this with green tea, dry ginger powder, pepper powder, ajwain or tymol seeds, kasuri methi and other ingredients and you get healthy and delicious tikkas, “says Rajeshwari. As an accompaniment, this recipe includes a dip made from custard apple, combined with dates, lemon, dry red chilies and cumin.
How to make Masala Chai (Indian Chai Tea)
Posted by Admin in Tea Culture / Ceremony, Tea Recipes on November 28, 2011
Instructables, Nov 2011
Commonly called Chai tea by westerners, a name which is kind of like saying ATM Machine, Masala Chai or Chai is a distinctive style of milk-based tea consumed through-out the Indian sub-continent and into southeast Asia. Chai has a warm spice note in combination with the heat and soothing properties from the warmed milk that make it very relaxing to consume. In India, chai is consumed at any time and weather. It is not only consumed with meals but is also commonly served to customer in shops (such as jewelry stores) or purchased from roadside vendors called chai wallahs.
» Recommended Chai: Yogic Chai
This drink is incredibly simple to make and is the perfect drink for a cold winter day. The recipe I am following was taught to me by my wife (who is from India), who learned it from her mother (who still lives in India). It is a more simple, everyday, home version of the chai encountered in Indian restaurants.
For those who are looking for a fun and easy alternative to the traditional holiday drinks. Try adding cinnamon and nutmeg to the ginger and cardamom for a festive, rich and warming holiday drink.
» Buy Loose Leaf Masala Chai, Chai Teabags or Masala Chai Mix at Chai Buyer
Matcha (Japanese Green Tea) Tiramisu
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on November 5, 2011
U Try It, 21 Oct 2011
Tiramisu in Italian means “pick me up”. Traditionally, this famous dessert is made of ladyfingers dipped in a mixture of espresso and liquor, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks, cream and mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder. The texture is so soft and fluffy, hence, it’s called “pick me up”.
I’m sure many of you have tried this dessert at a restaurant or even made some at home. If you’re a Matcha (Japanese Green Tea) lover, you’ve got to try this recipe out. Even if you’re not a big time fan for Green Tea, this is still an amazing dessert.
Tea Spiced Pecans
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on October 31, 2011
Ingredients
1 lb pecans
¼ cup raw sugar (regular, granular sugar would work)
2 Tbsp. Strawberry Rhubarb (loose) tea (or preferred flavor/blend)
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pecans in a large bowl; set aside.
In a spice grinder, finely grind the sugar, tea and salt. Transfer the powder to an airtight container and set aside. (You will have more than you need for this recipe.)
In a small bowl, whisk egg white and water until combined and foamy. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until incorporated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Recipe: Tea Leaf Eggs
Posted by Admin in Tea Culture / Ceremony, Tea Recipes on October 14, 2011
Tea leaf eggs [茶叶蛋] is one of my favorite snacks since the 80′s. I was attracted by the five-spice fragrance when I first walked into a Taiwanese Chinese Tea house in my hometown. I have to order one to try. The look of the tea leaf egg really surprised me, “Hey… it is cracking and I think it is HATCHING”!!!! I believe when you first see the photo of the tea leaf eggs I cooked, you will probably relate my reaction.
Now, tea leaf eggs is a common snack that we can find in most Chinese populated area and even inshopping complexes. You don’t have to find it, just smell it and you will know which shop or stall is selling it. Cooking tea leaf eggs isn’t difficult if you can get the spices, most Asian shops should have them, if not, you can get them from AsianSupermarket365.com.
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