Platinum Cold Brew Tea & Cheese Pairing Guide

We’re back with more proof that tea and cheese are a match made in flavour heaven (here’s another Tea and Cheese Pairing guide). This time, we’re diving into a series of pairings that bring together some of the world’s finest cheeses with rare, characterful teas from our Platinum Collection. While wine may have stolen the spotlight in traditional cheese pairings, tea offers a whole new tasting adventure. These duos celebrate the depth and complexity of both ingredients, from creamy to crumbly, floral to smoky. Whether you’re a tea connoisseur, a cheese devotee, or just curious, this guide is your invitation to explore the richer side of both. Let’s just say… we took one for the team and did the tasting—now all you have to do is enjoy.

2001 Vintage Ripe Yi Wu Pu Erh Cold Brew Tea + Aged Cheddar Cheese

The deep, earthy flavours of this rare 2001 aged Pu Erh tea make a wonderfully bold match for the sharp, savoury bite of aged cheddar cheese. Both have been carefully matured over time—one in bamboo baskets in Guangdong, the other in cool cellars—developing rich, complex characters along the way. The tea’s peaty, whisky-like notes and hints of roasted stone fruit play beautifully against the cheddar’s nutty, slightly crumbly texture. Served cold-brewed, the Pu Erh softens into a smooth, subtly sweet infusion that lifts the richness of the cheese, making each sip and bite feel perfectly balanced. It’s a pairing that’s full of depth, yet effortlessly enjoyable.

Superior Qian Tan Long Jing Cold Brew Tea + Parmesan Cheese

The fresh, nutty character of our Superior Qian Tang Dragon Well Green Tea makes it a surprisingly elegant match for the bold, crystalline crunch of Parmesan cheese. This spring-harvested green tea, with its roasted chestnut aroma and smooth umami finish, echoes the savoury depth of the cheese while offering a refreshing lift between bites. Cold-brewed, the tea’s silky texture and subtle sweetness soften Parmesan’s salty intensity, creating a perfectly balanced interplay of flavours. It’s a pairing that brings together finesse and flavour.

Phoenix Dan Cong Cold Brew Tea + Langres Cheese

The fragrant, fruity elegance of our Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong makes an unexpectedly delightful pairing with the rich creaminess of Langres cheese. Known for its soft, washed rind and slightly tangy finish, Langres brings a savoury depth that beautifully contrasts the tea’s bright notes of lychee, quince, and mountain flowers. Cold-brewed, the Oolong’s honeyed sweetness and floral lift cut through the cheese’s richness, refreshing the palate without overpowering it.

Wild Wuyi Black Tea Cold Brew + Blue Cheese

The bold, floral-fruity complexity of our Wild Wuyi Black Tea creates a strikingly delicious contrast with the intense, creamy tang of blue cheese. The tea’s notes of peach and elderberry bring a gentle sweetness that softens the cheese’s salty punch, while its cooling finish and refreshing astringency help cleanse the palate between bites. Cold-brewed, the tea becomes even more silky and aromatic, wrapping around the rich depth of the blue cheese without overwhelming it. This pairing is all about bold flavours in perfect balance.

Liking our Platinum Cold Brew Tea & Cheese Pairing Guide? We also have a Cold Brew Tea Pairing Guide for all your tea pairing needs that covers ideas from the simplicity of a piece of fruit to the rich indulgence of the world’s finest cured ham.

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