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tea recipes

Enjoy a selection of unique silk road tea recipes. Click here for serving suggestions and instructions for brewing hot teas and classic iced teas. We also offer several take-home tea workshops, which teach you how to make delicious tea punches, tea cocktails, chocolate teas and tea lattés.

alchemist’s brewalchemist's brew
tea of transformation
sangria cosmos: combine equal parts chilled tea & grape juice with fruit gelato. Puree in blender.
magic potion: mix tea with equal parts cranberry juice

angelwaterangelwater
tea of serenity
ice angels: pour tea over berry gelato, or vanilla or chocolate ice cream
sleeping angels: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

chamomile blisschamomile bliss
deep peacefulness
bliss blossom: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear cider
tranquil haven: mix chamomile bliss tea with equal parts herbal chai tea

green yerba matégreen yerba maté
drink of the gods
jungle cooler: mix tea with equal parts lemonade or limeade
Yerba maté can be brewed cold or hot, but never in boiling water. Moisten & rinse leaves first
with cold water to retain nutrients & enhance flavour.

herbal chaiherbal chai
cosmic consciousness
traditional chai: mix tea with equal parts dairy or soy milk
spicy nectar: mix tea with equal parts pear or apple juice

philosopher’s brew philosopher's brew
tea of enlightenment
enlightenment: mix tea with equal parts grape or cranberry juice
inner wisdom: mix tea with equal parts lemonade or limeade

roasted yerba matéroasted yerba maté
tea of friendship
cosy campfire: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice
Yerba maté can be brewed cold or hot, but never in boiling water. Moisten & rinse leaves first
with cold water to retain nutrients & enhance flavour.

rooibosrooibos
tea of simplicity
sangria: mix tea with equal parts cranberry juice
sun chai: mix rooibos tea with equal parts herbal chai tea & add dairy or soy milk to taste
add a tea note to any herbal blend by adding rooibos to taste

seamist seamist
mermaid’s potion
hidden falls: mix tea with equal parts lemonade, white grape, apple or berry juice
mermaid's potion: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

westcoast peppermintwestcoast pepperming
tea of illumination
westcoast trail: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
frosty's snowmelt: pour hot tea over vanilla or mint ice cream

casablancacasablanca
moroccan oasis
play it again: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
mint cooler: mix with equal parts lemonade, limeade or grape juice

ceylon gunpowder ceylon gunpowder
tea of renewal
green dynamite: mix ceylon gunpowder tea with equal parts angelwater tea
citrus burst: pour hot tea over lemon & lime slices (don't squeeze the citrus)

dragonwelldragonwell
tea of contemplation
dragon's twist: pour hot tea over lime slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
dragon's reflection: pour hot tea over lemon slices (don't squeeze the citrus). Add a dollop of honey.

earl green earl green
tea of metamorphosis
royal lemonade: mix chilled tea with equal parts lemonade
earl chocolate: dissolve 1 tbsp. of dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

gen mai chagen mai cha
tea of harmony
blended balance: blend 1 cup green tea ice cream with 1 cup chilled tea
(use more or less tea for desired thickness)
bonzai master: mix gen mai cha tea with equal parts hoji-cha tea

gunpowdergunpowder
focus the mind
peppermint explosion: mix gunpowder tea with equal parts westcoast peppermint tea
kung fu master: mix tea with equal parts apple juice or lemonade

hoji-chahoji-cha
quiet the mind
zen master: mix tea with equal parts apple, pear or grape juice
zen garden: mix hoji-cha tea with equal parts westcoast peppermint tea

japanese sour cherry japanese sour cherry
cherry haiku
cherries jubilee: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa
cherry sparkler: mix tea with equal parts sparkling water & lemonade

matchamatcha
precious dew
Matcha can be prepared in two ways. Koicha (or "thick" tea) has a higher ratio of matcha
powder to water. Usucha (or "thin" tea) is made with less matcha. Pre-heat a tea bowl with
hot water. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tsp. matcha and 1/2 cup hot water for Koicha. Or mix
1/2 tsp. and 1/4 cup hot water for Usucha. Whip tea to a froth with a whisk, pour it into the
warm tea bowl, and drink immediately.
matcha latté: whisk 1 tsp. matcha into 1/4 cup of steaming water until dissolved. Use water
under the boiling point. Combine with 3/4 cup steamed milk. Serve in latté bowl, matcha
bowl or deep mug. Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired. Makes 1 cup.

moonlight on the grove moonlight on the grove
pure poetry
jasmine lemonade: mix tea with equal parts limeade or lemonade
moondance: mix tea with equal parts white grape juice

senchasencha
tea of simple blessings
spicy geisha: mix sencha tea with equal parts herbal chai tea
satori: mix sencha tea with equal parts philosopher's brew tea

silver jade silver jade
eternal treasure
silver angels: mix silver jade tea with equal parts angelwater tea
jade fire: mix silver jade tea with herbal chai tea

sublimesublime
monk’s elixir
temple of peace: mix tea with equal parts lemonade, limeade or cranberry juice
tao: mix sublime tea with equal parts herbal chai tea

black dragon black dragon
happy buddha tea
tangerine spell: pour hot tea over tangerine slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
buddha's bliss: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice

ginseng & ginger ginseng & ginger
tea of immortals
longevity elixir: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice
sweet immortality: pour tea over vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

golden phoenix golden phoenix
tea of prosperity
temple of heaven: pour hot tea over tangerine, orange & lemon slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
heaven coins: mix tea with equal parts apple or pear juice & pour over vanilla ice cream

green dragon green dragon
tea of clarity
chocolate dragon: pour tea over chocolate, vanilla or mint ice cream
dragon's lair: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

pu-erhpu-erh
tea of wisdom
earthly delights: mix tea with equal parts pear juice
garden of eden: mix tea with equal parts apple juice

canton orangecanton orange
absolutely earl grey
shangri-la: mix chilled tea with equal parts peach juice &/or lemondade
dream palace: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

ceylonceylon
tea of introspection
heavenly dew: pour hot tea over lemon slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
daydream in the clouds: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa. Top with whipped cream.

darjeelingdarjeeling
touch the sky
heavenly breeze: mix tea with equal parts white grape juice
temple of the sun: pour hot tea over lemon & lime slices (don't squeeze the citrus)

decaf ceylon decaf ceylon
temple of calm
snowy branches: mix tea with equal parts soy or dairy milk. Add a dash of almond extract
& a cinnamon stick
oasis punch: mix tea with equal parts orange & cranberry juice

emperor's keemun emperor's keemun
tea of celebration
panda bear: add a dash of milk & a swirl of chocolate syrup to tea
emperor's meditation: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

jewel of indiajewel of india
tea that awakens
pink jewel: mix tea with equal parts pink lemonade
tantric ruby: mix tea with equal parts cranberry juice

lapsang souchonglapsang souchong
the mystic’s tea
fiery tomato: add a shot of chilled tea to tomato juice. Turn up the heat with a few dashes of tabasco.
smoky marinade: chill a cup of tea & use to marinate chicken, tofu or vegetables

lychee fruit lychee fruit
double happiness tea
china white: blend equal parts chilled tea & lychee juice with vanilla ice cream
pearl lantern: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa. Top with whipped cream.

mango shade mango shade
tropical oasis
mango colada: blend chilled tea with equal parts coconut milk, mango juice and ice
mango oasis: mix tea with equal parts lemonade

peach paradise peach paradise
a perfect seduction
frozen peach melba: blend chilled tea with equal parts vanilla ice cream & peaches
steamy seduction: mix tea with equal parts dairy or vanilla soy milk

rose petal rose petal
tea of romance
spiced rose: mix rose petal tea with equal parts herbal chai tea
persian smoothie: blend equal parts chilled tea & vanilla ice cream

silk road chai silk road chai
warms body & soul
traditional chai: mix tea with equal parts dairy or soy milk
chocolate chai: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa

tanzania gold tanzania gold
brighten the mind
lemon & lime oasis: mix tea with equal parts limeade & lemonade
snowy peaks: pour tea over vanilla or mint ice cream

vanilla plantation vanilla plantation
tea of inspiration
white satin: dissolve 1 tbsp. of white or dark hot chocolate powder per cup of tea,
or mix brewed tea with equal parts hot cocoa. Pour over vanilla ice cream.
vanilla ivory: mix tea with equal parts hot dairy or soy milk

yunnanyunnan
tea of the ancients
mandarin pavilion: pour hot tea over mandarin slices (don't squeeze the citrus)
black apple spice: tea with equal parts apple juice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick & cloves.

 

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