Top 10 Festive Tea Recipes & Pairings
The festive season is all about indulgence, warmth, and gathering around good food and what better way to celebrate than with a little inspiration for your table? From decadent desserts to creative tea pairings, our Top 10 Festive Tea Recipes & Pairings Guide brings together rich flavours and comforting aromas to make every moment feel special.
Recipes
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Imagine a rich, decadent chocolate mousse. And now imagine that it’s paired with the comforting flavour of black tea, and uplifted with clear minty notes. A Dark Chocolate Mousse paired with our Midnight Chocolate Mint. It’s as incredible as it sounds and something that you’ll have to try for yourself.
Hazelnut Praline Crème Brûlée
Ahh, the classic Crème Brûlée. Silky, nutty, and kissed with caramelised sugar, it’s a dessert that feels effortless but tastes luxurious. Pair it with our black tea Velvet Salted Caramel (or infuse it with the loose leaf tea) and you’ve got a treat for those cosy evenings or dinner parties with friends and family. Read on to learn how to make it in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Majestic Earl Grey Brownies
Celebrate the season with a touch of indulgence and the tastiest Festive treat: our Majestic Earl Grey Brownies. Rich, gooey, and infused with the aromatic notes of natural bergamot and black tea, these chocolatey delights are as elegant as they are delicious. Whether you’re baking for a gathering or gifting something homemade, these brownies are sure to impress.
Festive Tea Infused Chocolate Truffles
Not only are tea infused chocolate truffles one of the easiest things to make, they are also incredibly versatile, which means you can try something new on a regular basis. Naturally we like to use tea as an ingredient here, though you could try other flavours or nuts, for example. You can grind it into a powder and add to the recipe, or infuse the cream component with your favourite tea. In the spirit of the season, we recommend a white chocolate truffle infused with our Velvet Salted Caramel or Midnight Chocolate Mint festive flavoured black teas. For this recipe, we chose our Midnight Chocolate Mint black tea purely on the basis that we could then also dust the truffles with a little candy cane for a little crunch.
AVANTCHA Noel Spiced Cupcakes
Our AVANTCHA Noel festive black tea is the ideal ingredient in Christmas bakes, created with rich, smooth black tea and blended with natural orange peel, whole cloves, cardamom, Ceylon cinnamon, aniseed and ginger. Here, we’ve added it to the lightest cupcakes, sandwiched and topped with orange zest-infused cream cheese frosting.
Pairings
Poached Pears Paired with Organic Masala Spice Chai
Jazz up your dessert experience with poached pears paired with AVANTCHA Organic Masala Spice Chai. The pears, gently poached, offer a sweet and fragrant base that beautifully complements the chai’s warming blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
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Mince Pies Paired with AVANTCHA Noël
Indulge in the ultimate festive treat with mince pies paired with AVANTCHA Noël. The rich, spiced filling of the mince pies is well balanced by the bright, aromatic flavours of our black tea. With its hints of cinnamon, orange, and subtle floral notes, each bite creates a cosy pairing that’s pure holiday magic.
Cinnamon Star Cookies Paired with Organic Hojicha Powder
These spiced, crisp cookies are a seasonal treat that pairs beautifully with the roasted, nutty notes of Hojicha. The warmth of the cinnamon and subtle sweetness are enhanced by the toasty flavour of Hojicha, creating a festive combination that’s best for sharing or gifting this holiday season.
Platinum Cold Brew Tea & Cheese Pairing Guide
While wine may have stolen the spotlight in traditional cheese pairings, tea offers a whole new tasting adventure. These duos of our Platinum teas and cheese 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.
Tea & Chocolate Pairing Guide
Sometimes a day calls for a moment of sweet indulgence and few things hit the spot like a steaming cup of tea paired with a square (or three) of really good chocolate. These aren’t just any pairings, they’re little flavour moments where the tea and chocolate bring out the best in each other. Whether you’re winding down on your own, having friends over, or just want something a bit special, these combos are your go-to for a cosy little treat.
Need some more holiday inspo after reading our Top 10 Festive Recipes & Pairings Guide? Check out our Festive Gift Guide here to get all your gifting ideas for the tea lovers in your life.
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