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Earl Grey and Lavender Scones
Sweets  /  March 22, 2018

Earl Grey and Lavender Scones

Top Morning Teas
Tea Reviews  /  February 9, 2018

Top Morning Teas

Rooibos Infused Oat Muffins
Sweets  /  October 11, 2017

Rooibos Infused Oat Muffins

Top 7 Tea Tools and Accessories
Tea School  /  August 16, 2017

Top 7 Tea Tools and Accessories

2-Minute, Easy Golden Milk
Herbal, Lattes  /  August 8, 2017

2-Minute, Easy Golden Milk

Cold Brewing Quick Guide
Iced Tea  /  August 2, 2017

Cold Brewing Quick Guide

Earl Grey Cookies 2 Ways
Sweets  /  July 14, 2017

Earl Grey Cookies 2 Ways

Lapsang Souchong Cream Cheese Dip
Savoury  /  June 30, 2017

Lapsang Souchong Cream Cheese Dip

Cheap (or Free!) Tea Samples Online
Tea Reviews  /  June 22, 2017

Cheap (or Free!) Tea Samples Online

Tea History: A Short Story
Tea School  /  May 18, 2017

Tea History: A Short Story

Matcha Basics
Matcha, Tea School  /  May 1, 2017

Matcha Basics

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✨New post ✨ (link in bio and trivia on the las ✨New post ✨ (link in bio and trivia on the last slide 💥)⁣ ⁣ How many different varieties of black tea do you know or have you tried? Flavor profiles vary by region, climate, altitude, cultivation, processing methods, harvesting times etc. (but brewing methods can also affect a tea’s flavor and experience).⁣ ⁣ On this blog post, I explore several tea producing countries and regions and talk about the different flavor profiles that we can find in each.⁣ ⁣ ➡️ Swipe to the end of this post and take the trivia to match the producing country to the tea (answers in comments). How many did you get right?
Adaptogenic Protein Matcha Overnight Oats 🤯 (th Adaptogenic Protein Matcha Overnight Oats 🤯 (this was my breakfast on this #matchamonday) .⁣ ⁣ I’ve been eyeing this plant-based protein powder for a while because I love @foursigmatic products and this one has so many benefits! It has 5 mushroom extracts + 2 adaptogens (including Ashwagandha, which I loooove!), it has no fillers, it’s organic and unflavored. If you use protein powders, I can’t recommend this one enough.⁣ ⁣ Now, back to my delicious breakfast... I added a scoop of protein powder to my Matcha overnight oats making it a healthy powerhouse 💪🏼🍵💚and oh my it tasted good!⁣ ⁣ Would you like to see the recipe? Let me know 👇🏼
An ode to tea:⁣ Perplexed by nature and how you An ode to tea:⁣ Perplexed by nature and how you come to exist.⁣ So immature yet curious, you find me.⁣ You wrap me and my senses are immersed in what never will seize to be.⁣ I find peace in your warmth, you found forever in me.⁣ - D
Hey tea friends! It’s been a while since I showe Hey tea friends! It’s been a while since I showed up on my feed... so why not introduce myself to those who recently joined.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’m Daniela and I’m a Tea Sommelier. I have a blog where I create tea-based recipes and share some articles about tea for those who want to get deeper into it or are starting to get curious about it. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ One of my favorite things is cooking, baking and creating drinks with tea!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 💫Here are a few random things about me:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🪡 Although I haven’t done it in a while, I’m a pattern cutter for womenswear.⁣⁣ 👫 I have 2 kids.⁣⁣ 🇬🇧 I lived in London for a bit.⁣⁣ 🛶 Boats make me sick.⁣⁣ 🔢I’m good with numbers, and writing is so hard for me! 🩰 Never even close to pro levels, but I took ballet classes and love it!⁣⁣ 🏑 I played field hockey for over 10 years.⁣⁣ 🌍 I speak 3 languages fluently (+2 bits and pieces)⁣⁣ 🙊 Never had a pet.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Can you share something random about you with me? ☺️⁣ ⁣ 📸: @brendarobles
What is your preferred brewing style?⁣ Do you en What is your preferred brewing style?⁣ Do you enjoy brewing tea in a gaiwan, mug, teacup, pot? ⁣ ⁣ I was mostly doing ‘western brewing’ and couldn’t find enough time to have many gong fu sessions. It always felt like too much of a time commitment... but since lockdown last March I started doing it every day.⁣ ⁣ I end up drinking so much more tea! I fill a thermos with hot water and run through it in no time by steeping and re steeping tea using a gaiwan.⁣ So the answer to my question for me today, is by far my gaiwan!⁣ ⁣ Has your brewing style changed through this past year?
For this #matchamonday I want to share the 3 key t For this #matchamonday I want to share the 3 key things that you need to make a perfect Matcha latte.⁣ ⁣ - A good quality Matcha. This is a make it or break it factor. ⁣ - Water at the right temperature: 175 F to prepare the Matcha base.⁣ - Last but never least, a great milk that froths well, tastes amazing and doesn’t have unnecessary additives. ⁣ ⁣ Since I’m all about non-dairy milk, I experiment a lot and try different plant based alternatives. I wasn’t drinking too much almond milk because I found that it didn’t froth so well, until I found @mooala_koala . ⁣ ⁣ Please look at that froth 🤩! (plus it is organic). Excited to find a great unsweetened almond milk that makes amazing lattes!⁣ ⁣ #ad #mooala #plantbases #ambcollab #hermooalaalmond #ambmooala
✨New Recipe on the blog (link in bio): Double Ea ✨New Recipe on the blog (link in bio): Double Earl Grey Linzer cookies, just in time for the holidays!⁣ ⁣ Why double? These cookies are made with Earl Grey tea leaves and filled with a homemade low-calorie Earl Grey jelly.⁣ ⁣ Sounds complicated? Not at all! The Earl Grey jelly is extremely easy and quick to make and the cookies are pretty straightforward. ⁣ ⁣ The thing is, this combo is killer. I was blown away by the pronounced Earl Grey flavor and deliciousness of these Linzer cookies. A must try!⁣ ⁣ Will you be making these? Let me know and tag me when you do!
It is GIVEAWAY season!!! 💫 (and this one is ope It is GIVEAWAY season!!! 💫 (and this one is open WORLDWIDE! 🌎)- CLOSED (winner @piesandtacos) . @vahdamindia is one of my partner brands and I love it for several reasons. Their teas are excellent quality, fresh and sourced directly from local partner farms. Second, they are plastic and carbon neutral, fair trade, and they give 1% of their revenue towards education of the tea grower’s children. Good tea and mission, a winning tea brand for me. . 1 lucky winner will get: - Turmeric Classic Latte Mix (golden milk!) - BLUSH Assorted Teas gift set (includes 3 tins with loose leaf teas) - Turmeric Tea Tales gift set (6 blends of turmeric teas) . [TO ENTER] . 1️⃣Like this post 2️⃣Follow @teacachai and @vahdamindia 3️⃣Tag a friend in the comments (1 friend per comment, tag more friends for multiple entries in separate comments). . *️⃣Bonus entry if you share in your stories (tag me to count the entry) . The contest will run until 9PM EST on Wednesday, December 16th and the winner will be announced shortly. (This is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram) Good Luck!
Happy #matchamonday friends! ⁣ ⁣ I’m trying Happy #matchamonday friends! ⁣ ⁣ I’m trying out a new Matcha today, Ujitawara Special by @naokimatcha . It is a blend from Tencha made of Uji Hikari and Samidori cultivars. It is a wonderfully sweet and mellow Matcha, with a smooth mouthfeel and balanced umami. Excellent to drink on its own.⁣ ⁣ For those who specifically ask for good Matcha on @amazon , go for Naoki. It’s hard to find good Matcha there in between so much ‘Matcha noise’ and cheap quality ones.⁣ ⁣ Where are you storing your open Matcha? I keep mine in the fridge, I find it stays fresh longer. Just make sure it is properly sealed
Have you ever tried tea from New Zealand? 🇳🇿 Have you ever tried tea from New Zealand? 🇳🇿⁣ ⁣ This one is called Waikato Black tea and it’s from @zealongtea estate in Hamilton, NZ (I got it from @rareteacompany ). The climate there is very foggy, it has lots of rainfall, and ideal temperatures with enough sunshine for tea plants to thrive.⁣ ⁣ It is a very memorable tea. It is full bodied, but smooth and it has some minerality, honey and yamminess to it too. I absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it! 😍 I’m enjoying it so much this Fall...⁣ ⁣ Also, I was so intrigued about its production and location that I started looking into Zealong Estate. They have a beautiful website and they also produce Green tea, Oolong and some herbals. The estate looks amazing and they offer tours too!
🍵 Nothing like straight Matcha for an afternoon 🍵 Nothing like straight Matcha for an afternoon pick me up! 💪🏼⁣ ⁣ I’ve never been able to drink coffee nor I wanted to, but I would have loved to know Matcha before I did because I love the calm energy it provides (would have been so helpful during college years!).⁣ ⁣ 💡How to make Matcha? Start by sifting 1-2 scoops of Matcha (measured with a chashaku) or 1 tsp and add a bit of water at 175 F. Use your chasen (whisk) to incorporate all the Matcha powder and water using a circular motion. Then whisk vigorously doing ‘M’ or ‘W’ shapes to create froth. Finally, slowly add more water according to your thickness preference. Easy!⁣ ⁣ If you drink coffee and Matcha how do both energy boosts compare?⁣
Tea and cheese pairing 🧀🍵⁣ ⁣ This one wa Tea and cheese pairing 🧀🍵⁣ ⁣ This one was a fun one! Remember that Earl Grey low-carb jelly I made a while back? (𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨). Well, I paired my favorite cheese, Manchego with the jelly and it was a pair made in heaven! ⁣ ⁣ This duo was divine! Earl Grey tea jelly + cheese & crackers is a simple yet sophisticated and gourmet idea for an appetizer/snack during the holidays. ⁣ ⁣ The Earl Grey jelly is so easy to make that you’ll be surprised! It makes a wonderful gift too.⁣ ⁣ 🔸 What’s your favorite tea & cheese pairing?
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