Teapots and Teaware | Gourmet Tea and Tea K-cups
A collection of Designer and Whimsical teapots for the teapot collector or for those that want to use them every day. Teaware and loose leaf tea.
Share Teapot by Pots n' Posies by Lori Siebert
Share Teapot by Pots n' Posies by Lori Siebert - $ 15.00
Share Teapot by Lori Siebert
Part of the Pots n' Posies collection.
This little teapot is perfect to display or even to use for a personal cup of tea.
Measures 7"L x 3.5"W x 5.5"T, ceramic
Carnival Tea Pot by Table Top
Carnival Tea Pot by Table Top - $ 44.00
Carnival Tea Pot
This whimsical teapot will whisk you back to being a child again, when you visited the fair, ate cotton candy, and rode on the carousel. A wonderful gift for a tea or coffee lover who is also a kid at heart!
Hand-painted ceramic; measures 9" wide by 7" tall. Hand wash only.
COCA-COLA LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLE TEAPOT - THE SODA FOUNTAIN
COCA-COLA LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLE TEAPOT PRICE: $189.95
Perhaps the best known print advertisement featuring a turn of the century soda fountain was first introduced by The Coca-Cola Company in 1904. It featured five ladies, one gentleman and two children, all elegantly dressed, being served glasses of Coca-Cola by the white coated attendant. The soda fountain itself was beautifully constructed in the Romanesque style, with pillars and arches, marble and masonry. The famous message "Drink Coca-Cola" appeared on their counter, and again very prominently on the back wall in combination with "Delicious and Refreshing." The soda fountain scene was then framed on both sides with "reason why" advertising. This famous print is the main subject of this collectible teapot. This inaugural piece is made of fine porcelain. The body is entirely relief molded and hand painted, featuring a complete panoramic figural view of how this soda fountain may have looked. The heads and faces have all been separately cast of resin in England for ultimate detailing and then entirely painted by hand. The teapot body and lid are made in Germany.
Size: 7 Inches High - 28 ounce volume
COTTAGE LOAF TINY TEAPOT BY CARDEW
COTTAGE LOAF TINY TEAPOT BY CARDEW
PRICE: $14.95
A very nice tiny teapot by Paul Cardew.
Size: 1-1/2 Inches Tall
Made by: Cardew Design
MICKEY STOVE LARGE LIMITED EDITION TEAPOT
MICKEY STOVE LARGE LIMITED EDITION TEAPOT
PRICE: $199.95
A beautiful limited edition Mickey Mouse collectible teapot from Cardew Design
Made by: Cardew Design
Limited edition of: 5,000
Beautiful designer teapots
Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company
Tea for One, Table Cats by Candace Reiter
Reproductions from original designs by Artist Candace Reiter
Decorative as well as functional, these tea for one sets are handpainted to the artist's careful specifications. Colorful glazes and wonderful motifs make this a perfect addition to your tea collection, or great as a gift for your favorite tea lover.
handpainted ceramic, hand wash
Eden Grove 'O' Teapot
The Eden Grove 'O' Teapot brews four cups of your favorite Eden Grove tea to perfection every time. The 'O' pot enhances proper brewing by making the hot water circulate through the Infuser Bag due to convection and offers a consistent, perfect brew every time. These unique tea pots are both functional and beautiful. All 'O' Pots are microwaveable and dishwasher safe for ease of use. Tea Title To Tittalate You
Tea Pots & Kettles
EspressoZone.com recognizes that drinking tea is a deep rooted tradition in virtually all parts of the world, in addition to coffee and espresso. Many cultures serve tea as part of their daily ritual, some seek medicinal qualities while others simply enjoy it as a way to relax, for comfort or spending time with friends. Our premium tea presses provide a convenient way to brew loose leaf tea allowing you to actually stop the brewing process when desired by the press of a plunger, without having to remove the used tea leaves. We also offer traditional tea pots with removable infusers and both stovetop and electric kettles for heating water.
Gourmet Tea
- Strawberry Patch Herbal Tea | Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea
- Strawberry Patch A delicious blend of natural fruits and spices that brews up a mouthwatering cup of herbal tea. Entirely caffeine free, it holds a
- Green Tea from China | Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea
- Genmai Cha Green tea from Japan that is the snap, crackle, pop of teas. Genmai Cha is an exotic Japanese recipe that combines popped rice and
- Tea Gift Basket | Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea
- Tea lovers will be delighted to receive this tea gift basket designed just for them.
- White Peony Tea | Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea
- White Peony White tea from the Fujian province of China. White Peony, known locally as Pai Mu Tan, is a delicate tea made from tea buds collected and
- Wuyi Oolong Tea | Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea
- Wuyi Ensemble Oolong tea from the Wuyi mountains in the Fujian province of China. Wuyi Oolong grows defiantly in the gaps of the mountainous rock,
The Green Tea Manual
The Green Tea ManualList Price: $17.00
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In the tradition of Tricia Foley's Having Tea, this charming, beautifully designed, and informative guide to properly making delicious green tea will appeal to tea drinkers new and old.
With its own aromas and delights, as well as a host of health benefits, including enhancing immune system function and lessening damage from free radicals, green tea continues to grow more popular in American diets. Yet because it is brewed differently, and many varieties of green tea are available, there is more to know about making a good cup of green tea than how to boil water.
This manual leaves no leaf unturned, introducing 16 of the most popular types of green tea, including Dragon Well, Sencha, Jasmine, and the Japanese tea Gen Mai Cha. It describes the three stages of bubbles to look for when boiling water and the various vessels in which to brew, from pots to small covered cups known as guywans. Lovely line drawings, original recipes, anecdotes, lore, and related green tea tips help to make this irresistible little book a perfect gift for anyone with a penchant for tea.
How To Brew Tea
Brewing a good cup of hot tea is not hard, but there are a few tricks to getting it right. The most important elements are using the right ingredients, brewing at the right temperature, for the right time, in the right container.
First, let's start with the ingredients. There are many different types of tea, but they all fall into these groups: Black tea, Oolong Tea, Green Tea, White Tea and Herbal Teas, and blends of these. Each has its own recommended brewing environment.When ordering tea in a restaurant, the water is often only warm, not boiling. This accounts for many a cup of weak or bitter tea. You cannot make up for the lack of temperature with a longer brewing time, because brewing too long will make the tea bitter.
So, how to do it right? Start with a good quality tea, either loose or a tea bag, and cold water. Bring the water to the recommended temperature, and brew your tea. Notice that I said the recommended temperature rather than boiling. For black tea, boiling is perfect. But for other teas, boiling is too hot. Herbal teas vary depending on the tea.
For Oolong tea, the recommended temperature is 190, just when strings of bubbles rise from the bottom of the pan. Do not let the water boil. Green teas need an even lower temperature, 150 - 160, just when the bubbles begin to rise from the bottom of the pot, before strings form. White teas are brewed between green and oolong, at 180, when the bubbles are abundant, but not yet stringing together.
For most herbal teas, including red tea or rooibos tea, boiling water is recommended, but there is such a wide variety of herbal teas that it is impossible to give exact brewing instructions. Follow the directions for your tea.
As for how long to brew, this also varies with the variety of tea. Your tea's packaging should have exact times, but here are the generalities. Black teas brew for 4-6 minutes, Oolong teas 5-8 minutes, Green Teas for 2-4 minutes and White teas for 4-6 minutes.
For the best tea, you want the temperature to remain at the recommended brewing temperature for as much of the brewing as possible, hence the tea cozy. A tea cozy is a insulating cover, usually made of fabric that keeps the pot warm during brewing. You can cover your pot with a folded towel or fabric for the same results.
As for the brewing container, you can brew your tea in the cup or a pot. Ceramic or glass is preferred. The Japanese prefer a tiny cast iron pot for brewing Oolong tea. Never brew your tea in aluminum, as it imparts a metallic taste to the tea.
That is all that is required for a good cup of tea. You cannot judge the strength of the tea by color. The color of the brewed tea will depend on the variety of the tea or the blend. Green tea is pale in color and white tea barely has color at all. Start with the recommended times above and explore the taste of a properly made cup of tea.
Diane Watkins is an educator and cook. She writes about food and cooking at Easy Southern Cooking To learn more about tea varieties and brewing visit All About Tea - Brewing Tea
Tea for One, Dogs by Candace Reiter - $ 21.00
Reproductions from original designs by Artist Candace Reiter
Decorative as well as functional, these tea for one sets are handpainted to the artist's careful specifications. Colorful glazes and wonderful motifs make this a perfect addition to your tea collection, or great as a gift for your favorite tea lover.
handpainted ceramic, hand wash
New Gourmet Tea And Coffees
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Our most beautiful flower tea yet. Four flowers woven into a small green tea ball that unfolds before your eyes.
Dragon 4 Flowers
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Dragon 4 Flowers Tea. Our most beautiful flower tea yet. Four flowers woven into a small green tea ball that unfolds before your eyes.
Ingredients: green tea, flowers.
Use 1 ball per 6 oz cup. Heat water until steaming. Steep for 2-4 minutes or until ball unfolds. Can be left in cup. Refill with hot water as needed.
White tea from the Fujian province of China
White Peony
White Peony, known locally as Pai Mu Tan, is a delicate tea made from tea buds collected and withered prior to opening. The latest medical findings suggest that white tea may be a more effective cancer fighter than even green tea. These findings have brought white teas to a much wider audience. If you are beginning your exploration of white tea, our "White A' Cappella" tea will serve a wonderful introduction.
Tea for One Flower Dogs by Candace Reiter - $ 21.00
Reproductions from original designs by Artist Candace Reiter
Decorative as well as functional, these tea for one sets are handpainted to the artist's careful specifications. Colorful glazes and wonderful motifs make this a perfect addition to your tea collection, or great as a gift for your favorite tea lover.
handpainted ceramic, hand wash
Eggplant Teapot by Eggplant Ceramics
Eggplant Teapot by Eggplant Ceramics - $ 22.00
This Eggplant colored teapot has a wonderful handmade feel, from the pressed edges to the curve of the handle. Pour your favorite coffee or tea into this and serve yourselves and your guests with style. measures 6"T x 10.5"W x 5.5"D, ceramic, microwave & dishwaser safe
A History of Teapots
The Spread of Tea and Teapots to the West
Long before tea reached Western Europe, it had spread from China to Japan, and South through Asia. Formosa was known for its Oolong ("Black Dragon") teas, and in Japan Green Tea reigned. The hill tribes of Burma and Siam had begun pickling tea by bruising and steaming the leaves before stuffing them into bamboo stalks or pits -- later the extract would be drunk, and the leaves chewed. The humid climates of Sumatra and Java made them ideal locations for growing tea.
In 1610, Dutch trading companies purchased tea in Japan, and in the 1620s began importing tea from Sumatra and Java into Holland, sending small amounts to Britain and France. Tisanes, herbal infusions used as health remedies, had been popular in Europe for centuries. Tea infusions were used medicinally in Holland when the drink first arrived. In mid-17th century England, the drink was scorned by the Puritans and so labelled medicinal by traders to promote its trade and consumption. The leaves were highly valued, precious cargo that had travelled far from exoticised lands. Europeans called the new drink "cha" after the Cantonese name "ch'a," and today the word "chai" is used by English speakers to identify spicy teas of Indian origin. The Amoy (SE China) term "tay" was adopted in Britain in the late 17th C., which led to our current usage of "tea."
Teapots arrived in Europe with shipments of tea. At first, their role was undermined by the magnitude of monetary investments in the tea itself -- ships docking at English ports in the early 1660s carried teapots stored underneath the heavy crates of tea, serving as a defense against the elements and spoilage. Within a decade, in 1669, the East India Tea Company was formed and went on to monopolize the tea trade until 1833, when tea production began in India. The company was one of the major importers of YiXing teapots, along with Portuguese shippers who named the pottery buccaro (boccaro) ware after examples of red earthenware they had seen in Central and South America. Today the term buccaro refers generally to any unglazed pottery. The shapes and delicate make of these early 17th century Chinese pieces, based on Asian classicism and naturalism movements, influenced the first European versions of teapots.
Coffee had been introduced in Europe in 1582, and hot chocolate was also a new libation made popular by the Iberians. Europeans who did not yet have teapots specifically designed as such probably used the same silver or ceramic ewer or pot for making and serving all three of these new-found treats. A tall, silver ewer held by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the earliest known silver tea vessel; it is inscribed "1670 -- tea-Pott." The earliest example of a ceramic European teapot was made between 1670 and 1680 by Arij de Milde in the Dutch town of Delft. His design was based upon YiXing pots, remained small in size to serve one or two cups, retained the short spout and loop handle, and was made of a red earthenware, termed "redd porcelain."
YiXing teapots
In 1610, Dutch trading companies purchased tea in Japan, and in the 1620s began importing tea from Sumatra and Java into Holland, sending small amounts to Britain and France. Tisanes, herbal infusions used as health remedies, had been popular in Europe for centuries. Tea infusions were used medicinally in Holland when the drink first arrived. In mid-17th century England, the drink was scorned by the Puritans and so labelled medicinal by traders to promote its trade and consumption. The leaves were highly valued, precious cargo that had travelled far from exoticised lands. Europeans called the new drink "cha" after the Cantonese name "ch'a," and today the word "chai" is used by English speakers to identify spicy teas of Indian origin. The Amoy (SE China) term "tay" was adopted in Britain in the late 17th C., which led to our current usage of "tea."
Teapots arrived in Europe with shipments of tea. At first, their role was undermined by the magnitude of monetary investments in the tea itself -- ships docking at English ports in the early 1660s carried teapots stored underneath the heavy crates of tea, serving as a defense against the elements and spoilage. Within a decade, in 1669, the East India Tea Company was formed and went on to monopolize the tea trade until 1833, when tea production began in India. The company was one of the major importers of YiXing teapots, along with Portuguese shippers who named the pottery buccaro (boccaro) ware after examples of red earthenware they had seen in Central and South America. Today the term buccaro refers generally to any unglazed pottery. The shapes and delicate make of these early 17th century Chinese pieces, based on Asian classicism and naturalism movements, influenced the first European versions of teapots.
Coffee had been introduced in Europe in 1582, and hot chocolate was also a new libation made popular by the Iberians. Europeans who did not yet have teapots specifically designed as such probably used the same silver or ceramic ewer or pot for making and serving all three of these new-found treats. A tall, silver ewer held by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the earliest known silver tea vessel; it is inscribed "1670 -- tea-Pott." The earliest example of a ceramic European teapot was made between 1670 and 1680 by Arij de Milde in the Dutch town of Delft. His design was based upon YiXing pots, remained small in size to serve one or two cups, retained the short spout and loop handle, and was made of a red earthenware, termed "redd porcelain."
YiXing teapots
Enjoy Teapot by Pots n' Posies by Lori Siebert - $ 15.00
Enjoy Teapot by Lori Siebert
Part of the Pots n' Posies collection
This little teapot is perfect to display or even to use for a personal cup of tea.
measures 8"L x 5"W x 5"T, ceramic
Strawberry Patch
A delicious blend of natural fruits and spices that brews up a mouthwatering cup of herbal tea. Entirely caffeine free, it holds a special appeal for kids and sweet-toothed adults. Yet contains no sugar or other sweeteners. The flavor is all natural, emanating from black currants, raspberries, elderberries, bilberries, hibiscus flowers and rosehip peels. Highly addictive; Please proceed with caution!
More Teapots For You
From Tree to Teapot
Camellia sinensis, provides the young leaves and leaf buds from which drinking tea is processed. The method of production determines which of the 3,000 possible varieties of tea results from this plant. Like wines, teas are usually namesakes of their origin -- Darjeeling, Assam, and so on. The drinking leaves are classified as either green or black; many people mistakenly differentiate the two by recognizing black tea as "fermented" tea. As opposed to true fermentation, black tea is produced by oxidizing the alkaloid caffeine and the polyphenols which constitute up to one-third of the tea leaf. In this way, the tannins found in black teas are formed.
Tea has been prepared in a multitude of ways throughout history-including pickling, steaming, hand-rolling, cooking in pans, and sunning as various steps of the processes. This page will concentrate on the large scale manufacture of tea, in an attempt to outline the basic modern methods used. However, many of the books in our bibliography provide information about other types of smaller scale tea preparation-interesting for cultural and technical studies.
Production of Black Tea
The tea leaves are withered for about 24 hours under controlled temperatures ranging from 80 to 90 degrees farenheit.
The leaves are rolled in machines for anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours, depending on the reduction in weight from withering.
The leaves are spread out in thin layers in a cool environment to oxidize; to preserve the liquor (briskness) of the final tea product, temperatures during this step should be below 70 degrees farenheit.
The leaves are dried in oven-like machines which blow heat of approximately 200 degrees farenheit; the drying time is less for leaves that have been more fully withered during Step 1.
Production of Green Tea (basic Japanese method)
Tea leaves are packed into large, revolving containers that are blasted with hot air; the leaves' moisture is reduced to about 60 percent.
A machine is used to roll the leaves without further drying them.
The leaves are again turned in a container until the moisture is reduced to about 30 percent.
The leaves are rolled in a ridged trough until the moisture is reduced to 10 percent of its original level.
Post Production
Both green tea and black tea may be finished in several forms. Black tea may be formed into bricks-usually these blocks include pieces of stem and stalk, and are lower quality, cheaper teas which in the past have been exported to the former USSR and Tibet. Green tea may be powdered, a popular Japanese tradition known as "milled tea." Both black and green teas are most commonly known globally in their loose leaf form, ready for infusion. The tea bag, invented in 1904 as a silk prototype, is now widely used in its disposable form.
It should be mentioned that most commercial tea bags are made from chlorine-bleached materials. Look for non-bleached products to avoid the health risks associated with chlorine-bleaching, namely the presence of carcinogens. Or, buy loose leaf tea and prepare it with re-usable cloth tea bags, metal infusors or basket infusors that can be placed over the rim of your favorite mug. You may want to consider purchasing a teapot with a built in sieve, like the traditional artisan YiXing teapots available at www.yixing.com. These tea making wares are not only safe, but will save natural resources and reduce waste.
Tea has been prepared in a multitude of ways throughout history-including pickling, steaming, hand-rolling, cooking in pans, and sunning as various steps of the processes. This page will concentrate on the large scale manufacture of tea, in an attempt to outline the basic modern methods used. However, many of the books in our bibliography provide information about other types of smaller scale tea preparation-interesting for cultural and technical studies.
Production of Black Tea
The tea leaves are withered for about 24 hours under controlled temperatures ranging from 80 to 90 degrees farenheit.
The leaves are rolled in machines for anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours, depending on the reduction in weight from withering.
The leaves are spread out in thin layers in a cool environment to oxidize; to preserve the liquor (briskness) of the final tea product, temperatures during this step should be below 70 degrees farenheit.
The leaves are dried in oven-like machines which blow heat of approximately 200 degrees farenheit; the drying time is less for leaves that have been more fully withered during Step 1.
Production of Green Tea (basic Japanese method)
Tea leaves are packed into large, revolving containers that are blasted with hot air; the leaves' moisture is reduced to about 60 percent.
A machine is used to roll the leaves without further drying them.
The leaves are again turned in a container until the moisture is reduced to about 30 percent.
The leaves are rolled in a ridged trough until the moisture is reduced to 10 percent of its original level.
Post Production
Both green tea and black tea may be finished in several forms. Black tea may be formed into bricks-usually these blocks include pieces of stem and stalk, and are lower quality, cheaper teas which in the past have been exported to the former USSR and Tibet. Green tea may be powdered, a popular Japanese tradition known as "milled tea." Both black and green teas are most commonly known globally in their loose leaf form, ready for infusion. The tea bag, invented in 1904 as a silk prototype, is now widely used in its disposable form.
It should be mentioned that most commercial tea bags are made from chlorine-bleached materials. Look for non-bleached products to avoid the health risks associated with chlorine-bleaching, namely the presence of carcinogens. Or, buy loose leaf tea and prepare it with re-usable cloth tea bags, metal infusors or basket infusors that can be placed over the rim of your favorite mug. You may want to consider purchasing a teapot with a built in sieve, like the traditional artisan YiXing teapots available at www.yixing.com. These tea making wares are not only safe, but will save natural resources and reduce waste.
Almond Tea
Not just almond, but lemon and vanilla too. It's a very mellow tasting tea recipe, so you should be prepared to relax while drinking it.
INGREDIENTS:
4 tea bags
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups water
PREPARATION:
Steep the tea and lemon zest together in boiling water for 4 minutes. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, almond and vanilla flavourings. Serve hot.
4 tea bags
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups water
PREPARATION:
Steep the tea and lemon zest together in boiling water for 4 minutes. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, almond and vanilla flavourings. Serve hot.
Original India Spice Chai
NEW! Our original Mountain Chai is blended from premium teas combined with natural spices and exotic flavors.
Original India Spice Chai
Original India Spice Chai K-Cups In many cultures, chai simply means tea. And a pot of chai fills homes with a delicious aroma that says welcome like nothing else. Our Original Mountain Chai is blended from premium teas combined with natural spices and exotic flavors. Now you can brew this irresistible elixir yourself, at the touch of a button with your Keurig brewer. Sweeten with sugar or honey, then add milk or your favorite substitute. Enjoy the health benefits of antioxidant-rich tea and spices, and savor the intriguing taste that stands apart from the crowd.
* 100% Natural Contains Caffeine.
* Ingredients: Black tea, cinnamon, ginger root, roasted chicory root, cloves, cardamom, natural flavors, nutmeg, black pepper, Chinese star anise, and vanilla bean. Gluten Free.
Original India Spice Chai K-Cups In many cultures, chai simply means tea. And a pot of chai fills homes with a delicious aroma that says welcome like nothing else. Our Original Mountain Chai is blended from premium teas combined with natural spices and exotic flavors. Now you can brew this irresistible elixir yourself, at the touch of a button with your Keurig brewer. Sweeten with sugar or honey, then add milk or your favorite substitute. Enjoy the health benefits of antioxidant-rich tea and spices, and savor the intriguing taste that stands apart from the crowd.
* 100% Natural Contains Caffeine.
* Ingredients: Black tea, cinnamon, ginger root, roasted chicory root, cloves, cardamom, natural flavors, nutmeg, black pepper, Chinese star anise, and vanilla bean. Gluten Free.
Thai Tea
Thai tea is quite popular these days. This simple recipe will let you create it "from scratch".
Recipe 1:
To a pot of boiling water, add:
2 star anise, ground
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch cloves
1 pinch chopped cinnamon
3-5 teaspoons of strong black tea
1/2 cup of sugar
Steep until lukewarm, strain, pour over ice, top with half and half.
Recipe 2:
Another recipe with perhaps a more authentic variation (?):
1 gallon water
8 Chinese star anise, ground
1 tablespoon orange flowers
1 tablespoon powdered vanilla
1 pinch of clove powder
1 pinch chopped cinnamon
3/4 quart long cut China black tea leaves
1 to 2 cups sugar
1 quart half & half
red food coloring
crushed ice
Boil water. Add star anise, orange flowers, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, and tea leaves to boiling water. Continue boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and allow to steep until luke warm. Strain, and add sugar to taste. Serve in a clear glass over plenty of crushed ice. Top with half & half.
For stronger tea:
Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Add water to balance and let simmer for additional 1 hour. Add water once again and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Strain, cool and serve as per above method.
For more traditional tea:
Substitute coconut milk for half and half.
To a pot of boiling water, add:
2 star anise, ground
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch cloves
1 pinch chopped cinnamon
3-5 teaspoons of strong black tea
1/2 cup of sugar
Steep until lukewarm, strain, pour over ice, top with half and half.
Recipe 2:
Another recipe with perhaps a more authentic variation (?):
1 gallon water
8 Chinese star anise, ground
1 tablespoon orange flowers
1 tablespoon powdered vanilla
1 pinch of clove powder
1 pinch chopped cinnamon
3/4 quart long cut China black tea leaves
1 to 2 cups sugar
1 quart half & half
red food coloring
crushed ice
Boil water. Add star anise, orange flowers, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, and tea leaves to boiling water. Continue boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and allow to steep until luke warm. Strain, and add sugar to taste. Serve in a clear glass over plenty of crushed ice. Top with half & half.
For stronger tea:
Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Add water to balance and let simmer for additional 1 hour. Add water once again and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Strain, cool and serve as per above method.
For more traditional tea:
Substitute coconut milk for half and half.
Moon Chai
With so many spices in this chai recipe, you might want to blend them ahead of time for quicker preparation. Either way, the extra effort is worth it for this zesty chai recipe.
INGREDIENTS:10 pieces of ginger, 1-inch
4 cinnamon sticks, broken
1 tsp green cardamom pods
2 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp cloves, whole
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp licorice root
1/2 tsp allspice
5 cups water
3 tbs honey
Milk, to taste
PREPARATION:
Combine everything except for milk and honey, in a saucepan. Cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the pot from heat, and let sit for another 35 minutes (covered). Strain out the spices and add honey, and milk if desired.
Tea Cakes
A wonderful recipe for sweet tea cakes with tea leaves in them and a delicious tea glaze.
Ingredients:
Tea Cakes
1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon black tea leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tea Cake Glaze
1 teaspoon black tea leaves
2 tablespoons hot milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Tea Cakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and tea leaves. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes. Let cool.
Tea Cake Glaze
Steep tea in hot milk with an infuser for 3 minutes. Remove leaves. Add butter and powdered sugar, mix thoroughly.
Drizzle glaze over tea cakes before serving.
Try with Oolong, Darjeeling, Earl Grey and other teas.
Tea Cakes
1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon black tea leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tea Cake Glaze
1 teaspoon black tea leaves
2 tablespoons hot milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
Tea Cakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and tea leaves. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes. Let cool.
Tea Cake Glaze
Steep tea in hot milk with an infuser for 3 minutes. Remove leaves. Add butter and powdered sugar, mix thoroughly.
Drizzle glaze over tea cakes before serving.
Try with Oolong, Darjeeling, Earl Grey and other teas.
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- Blackjava Coffee
- Gourmet Coffees. Fair Trade and Organic Coffees. Keurig Single Cup Coffee Brewers. Coffee, Tea and Cocoa K-cups. Keurig B40, Keurig B60 and Keurig B70. Coffee Grinders. Coffee Brewers. Coffee Cups And Mugs. Gourmet Coffee Clubs.
- Gourmet Coffee K-cups
- Gourmet Coffee K-cups. Fair Trade, Organic Coffees From Green Mountain Coffee. Keurig Single Cup Brewers
- Cooking With Gourmet Coffee
- Cook With Coffee. Gourmet coffee adds great flavor when used in recipes. Don't just drink it, eat it!
- Keurig Single Cup Coffee Machines
- Keurig Single Cup Coffee Machines | Senseo Single Cup Coffee Machines |
Hamilton Beach Single Cup Coffee Machines | Gourmet Coffee K-cups, And Fair
Trade, Organic Coffees. - Keurig K-cups
- Keurig K-cups. Keurig Single Cup Brewers. Green Mountain Coffee
- Top Teapot Resources for Teapot Collecting and Collectibles
- Are you ready for a good cup of tea? It's time to brew up a pot and enjoy these teapot links and articles.
- Tearooms and Tea Shops at TeaGuide The Worldwide Tea Directory
- TeaGuide lists thousands of tearooms and teashops worldwide with extensive descriptions and unbiased reviews. Now in our ELEVENTH year of publication! No gimmicks -- just lots of good information.
- Chinese tea
- China FML Co. deals in processing, packaging, and trading of Chinese teas including white tea, green tea, Oolong tea,black tea& flavored tea
- Japanese Green Tea Hibiki-an
- Genuine Japanese green tea is directly delivered anywhere around the world from Japan. We are proud of our quality and value, because we also have our tea farm in Uji, kyoto, Japan, the birthplace of Japanese green tea.
- Teapot From Tracy Porter | Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea
- Tracy Porter Tea-for-One Cider 12 oz. - Set of 2 (By:-TracyPorter) Tea-for-One Cider 12 oz - Set of 2 4 Pieces
- Tracy Porter designer teapots
- Tracy Porter Teapots. Enchanting, Whimsical,alluring and perfect for collecting!
As though woven in sunlight. Each tea-for-one is intricately hand painted with exquisite detail. - Sattwa Chai, the tea that stirs the maker.
- Sattwa Chai, the tea that stirs the maker. As an original pioneer in the tea category, Sattwa has remained true to its roots and initial vision. Still family owned and operated, we love the rich spiritual heritage of India and authentic masala chai. Sattwa Chai is marketed to coffee roasters and c
- Flavia Beverage Station
- FLAVIA FUSION drinks stations give you the freedom to brew more than 30 gourmet hot or iced drinks, one delicious cup at a time. It's a combination of coffee maker, espresso machine and teapot all-in-one, with none of the mess or crowded counter space.
