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21 tantalising tea-infused desserts

Who said tea is reserved for drinking? These tea-themed desserts are made to enjoy alongside your favourite cuppa.
Earl Grey TEA POTS

Just as there is an art to brewing the perfect cup of tea, there is a trick (or two) to baking the perfect cake.

Here, those kitchen skills combine for a range of delicious tea-infused treats. Have your tea and eat it too with our fragrant tea-infused cakes, fruit and pies that are just perfect for dessert. From matcha green tea cheesecakes and chai-spiced delights to the earl grey wonders even english breakfast-lovers will adore, this is one clever way of pairing tea with food!

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souffle recipe with mandarin and chai

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Mandarin and chai souffles

Mandarin and chai souffles

Fragrant spices and tangy citrus of mandarins make this lighter-than-air souffle recipe an absolute feast for the senses.

Earl grey, apple & zucchini muffins

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Earl grey, apple & zucchini muffins

Earl grey, apple & zucchini muffins

Rich, delicious and high in omega 3 fats, these muffins are the ultimate morning pick-me-up.

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Lemon and early grey chiffon cake

Lemon and early grey chiffon cake

Impress with this light and fragrant cake that’s perfect for morning tea.

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Chai-spiced popcorn

Chai-spiced popcorn

Complete your next movie night with this mouthwatering chai-spiced popcorn! A quick, easy and delicious snack!

best sultana recipes

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Earl grey sultana cake

Earl grey sultana cake

Green tea ice-cream

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Green tea ice-cream

Green tea ice-cream

tea-spiced pears

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Tea-spiced pears

Tea-spiced pears

The dark, smoky flavours of tea and the warm spice of star anise bring out the autumnal sweetness of poached pears.

orange pekoe fruit and nut rolls

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Orange pekoe fruit and nut rolls

Orange pekoe fruit and nut rolls

green tea and almond tiles

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Green tea and almond tiles

Green tea and almond tiles

tea infused dessert recipes

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Lemon and earl grey chiffon syrup cake

Lemon and earl grey chiffon syrup cake

Earl Grey TEA POTS

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Earl grey tea pots

Earl grey tea pots

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Brown butter, camomile and honey mini muffins

Brown butter, camomile and honey mini muffins

These camomile and honey mini muffins are a sweet treat that’s absolutely perfect with an afternoon cuppa.

FIG & EARL GREY TEA BREAD&BUTTERPUDDING

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Fig, earl grey bread & butter pudding

Fig, earl grey bread & butter pudding

Spiced tea cake WITH HONEY FROSTING

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Spiced tea cake with honey frosting

Spiced tea cake with honey frosting

Layers of fluffy spiced tea cake and lashes of indulgent honey frosting create an utterly decadent dessert.

Green tea pots with baked rhubarb

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Green tea pots with baked rhubarb

Green tea pots with baked rhubarb

matcha cheesecake recipe

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White chocolate and matcha cheesecake

White chocolate and matcha cheesecake

White chocolate and matcha powder are a matcha made in heaven in this creamy, no-bake cheesecake.

chai parfait with fig and whole spice syrup

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Chai parfait with fig and whole spice syrup

Chai parfait with fig and whole spice syrup

Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.

Earl grey meringue WITH SYRUP-SOAKED FIGS

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Meringue with syrup-soaked figs

Meringue with syrup-soaked figs

This dessert recipe is a great way to show off your baking skills with a beautiful result; remember that room temperature egg whites will beat better than cold ones.

Roasted pears with cinnamon labne

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Roasted pears with cinnamon labne

Roasted pears with cinnamon labne

A sweet and spiced fruity indulgence! Treat yourself to this these tender roasted pears in a lemon herbal tea syrup. Ideal for diabetics.

Passionfruitcakewithorange blossom and mint tea syrup

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Passionfruit cake with orange blossom and mint tea syrup

Passionfruit cake with orange blossom and mint tea syrup

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Earl grey and chocolate cheesecake

Earl grey and chocolate cheesecake

This vegan cheesecake contains no actual cheese, instead it is based on nuts, which provides a wonderful, natural richness and flavour. The combination of fragrant earl grey tea and chocolate is utterly irresistible.

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