Tea Recipe's

It is no great secret that we British love a good cup of tea. It has been the symbol of polite society for centuries, with a whole tradition and meal time of its own 'high tea'.

Tea is of course widely available at supermarkets, and most major stores have begun to stock not only the good old black tea we are all used to, but also the more exotic teas. However, for more choice and variety, check out tea online, you will be surprised how many different flavors are out there waiting to be tasted.

It is of course best enjoyed hot, with fresh milk and a little sugar; however, there are many more interesting and delicious things to do with the famous tea leaf.

Here are a few to try, you will not be disappointed.

Tea Cake
Green Tea & Blueberry Loaf ..
Ingredients
½ cup milk
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons oil
½ cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons ground almonds
1 teaspoon green tea powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup blueberries
Icing
1 cup whipping cream
¾ cup sugar
1 cup blueberries

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Grease the baking pan
Mix the milk, sugar, maple syrup and oil in a pan on the cooker.
Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix in the contents of the pan when fully mixed together.
Then whisk until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the pan.
Bake the cake for around 15 minutes until golden brown.
Add icing when the cake is cool.

Tea Cocktails
Royal Tea
Ingredients:
• 2 parts Gin
• 2 parts brewed and chilled Earl Gray Tea
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Spoonful of sugar
• lime wheels for garnish

Instructions:
Pour all the ingredients into a glass, stir well, garnish with lime - for extra glamour crush some ice, add to the mix and enjoy!

Iced Tea Drinks
Apple & Honey Iced Tea
Ingredients:

• 3 cups water, boiling
• 4 tea bags
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 cups apple juice
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Preparation:

Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain out tea bags, and stir in honey and juice. Mix until honey is dissolved. Chill and serve over ice.

Serves 6-8

Not only are these recipes delicious, but tea is also widely known for its many health properties, so these drinks can be enjoyed guilt free.

The sweeter recipes of tea can even be used to curb a sweet tooth as part of a controlled balanced diet.

Either way, these recipes are a perfect way to celebrate the summer, the perfect addition to a summery BBQ.

Don't forget though, one of the nicest ways to enjoy tea, is the traditional way, so don't forget about a good cup of hot tea, and for extra flavor and indulgence, you could even get out your old tea pot and take your time to enjoy the flavors of quite possibly the best hot beverage around.

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