Tea and Food Pairings: Enhance Your Taste Experience

Tea is a flexible drink that can be drunk by itself or with food. In this blog post, we’ll give you ideas for what to eat with your tea to make the experience better.

Black tea and chocolate:

Black tea and chocolate go well together because the strong taste of black tea goes well with the sweetness of chocolate. For a rich treat, try mixing a strong black tea like Assam with dark chocolate.

Green tea and sushi:

Green tea and sushi go well together because the light, refreshing taste of green tea goes well with the subtle taste of sushi. Try a delicate Japanese green tea like sencha or gyokuro with warmed or grilled fish sushi.

Oolong tea and cheese:

Cheese and oolong tea go well together because oolong tea has a lot of different tastes that go well with different cheeses. Try a floral and nutty oolong tea like Tie Guan Yin with a light cheese like brie or camembert.

Herbal tea and fruit:

Herbal tea and fruit go well together because herbal teas are naturally sweet, and fruit is also sweet. Try a fruity plant tea like hibiscus with fresh berries or a citrusy tea like lemon verbena with a fruit salad.

White tea and light desserts:

White tea goes well with light desserts like macarons or fruit tarts because its taste is light and not too strong. Pair a strawberry pie with a flowery and fruity white tea, like Silver Needle.

When putting tea with food, it’s important to think about how strong the tastes and smells of both are. Stronger teas like black tea or oolong tea can overpower delicate tastes, and bold flavors can overpower lighter teas like white tea or green tea.

In conclusion, pairing tea with food can make it more enjoyable to drink tea and bring out the best tastes in both the food and the tea. Try out different tea and food mixtures to find the one that works best for you.