Winter Tea Recipes & Ideas

Golden Turmeric Milk

  1. Heat 1 cup of milk (plant-based or dairy).
  2. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of Golden Milk powder.
  3. Add ½ teaspoon of honey or desired sweetener (optional) and enjoy! Can also be enjoyed iced on hot, summer days.

NOEL Latte Recipe

2 tsp NOEL Tea
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup warm milk
orange zest & cinnamon to sprinkle

  1. Steep 2 teaspoons of NOEL tea in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 5-6 minutes, strain tea leaves and add sugar.
  2. While the tea is brewing, froth 1/2 cup of warm milk.
  3. Pour ½ cup of tea concentrate and 1/2 cup of warm & froth milk per cup, sprinkle with cinnamon & orange zest and enjoy.

Matcha Lava Cakes

Ingredients (for 4):

2 tsp Melez Matcha Tea
2 eggs
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
125 gr white chocolate
75 gr butter
powdered sugar to sprinkle

Instructions:

  1. Place chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a metal spoon every 30 seconds, or until melted and combined.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar for 5 to 8 minutes or until thick and creamy. Fold in chocolate mixture, then flour and Melez Matcha Tea.
  3. Grease four ramekins and spoon mixture into prepared dishes.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 185 C. If you freeze, bake for 12-14 minutes at 185 C. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & enjoy.

    Spice Latte (for 4) 

    An ode to the traditional Indian Masala Chai, the perfect fall treat that will keep you healthy, cozy & warm through the fall and winter months.

    Ingredients (serves 4):

    4 teaspoon (8 grams) Melez Spice Tea
    2 cups of boiling water
    2 tsp sugar (optional)
    2 cups of milk
    cinammon or nutmeg to sprinkle

    Instructions:

    1. Steep 4 teaspoons of tea in 2 cups of boiling water for 5-6 minutes, strain tea leaves and add sugar.
    2. While the tea is brewing, froth 2 cups of warm milk.
    3. Pour half a cup of tea concentrate and 1/2 cup of warm & froth milk per cup, sprinkle with cinammon or nutmeg & enjoy.

     

      Matcha Latte

      Ingredients:

      1 tsp Melez Matcha Tea
      3/4 cup milk, almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk
      1/4 cup boiling water
      Agave nectar or sugar to taste

      Instructions:

      1. Bring 3/4 cup milk to a bare simmer in a small pot over medium-high heat.
      2. Place 1 teaspoon matcha powder in a cup. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup 90C water, then milk, tipping cup slightly to help create more froth.
      3. Sweeten with sugar or agave nectar & enjoy!

      Smoking Gun Mocktail

      Ingredients (for 2):

      2 teaspoons (4 grams) Melez Bold Tea 
      1/2 cup of boiling water
      1/4 oz orange juice
      1/4 oz grapefruit juice
      1 tsp maple syrup
      garnish with orange peel & star anise

      Instructions:

      1. Steep 2 teaspoons of tea in ½ cup of boiling water for 4-5 minutes, strain tea leaves and let cool.
      2. Shake tea infusion, orange juice, grapefruit juice and maple syrup with ice in cocktail shaker.
      3. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with orange peel & star anise.