Archive for the ‘Cooking with Tea’ Category
September 25th, 2012 by Mighty Leaf
At Mighty Leaf, one of our favorite things is when an inspired chef incorporates the natural flavors of tea into a wonderful new dish. That sort of creativity expands our understanding of tea and its many tastes and aromas. And it gives us something exciting to add to our culinary repertoire–if only we can figure out how to make it!
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a partnership with Chef Vinita Jacinto! (more…)
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August 3rd, 2010 by Bliss Dake
Green tea ice cream is one of my favorites. Before I worked for Mighty Leaf, I always wondered how they made it so green and tasty. Matcha, a green tea powder made from ground Japanese premium green tea leaves, is the wonder ingredient. Rich in taste and flavor, Matcha is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make beverages like lattes, frappes and ice cream. Some chefs (more…)
Tags: Cooking with Tea, Green Tea, Tea Recipes
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December 8th, 2009 by Annelies Zijderveld
The holiday season can be a flurry of frenetic energy. Family arrives from out of town and needs to be entertained and fed. Parties begin filling the calendar with ink. Spice up the table this holiday season with tea-infused recipes. Chef Vinita Jacinto brings together tea with fall and winter ingredients to whet the appetite and not break the bank. Try the Green Apple and Walnut Salad with Rainforest Maté dressing paired with your favorite stuffing recipe. Enjoy the Bombay Chai Brined Turkey with your favorite cranberry sauce or chutney. (more…)
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July 13th, 2009 by Bliss Dake
Ever wonder how green tea ice cream is made or the green tea latte you had at Starbucks? Matcha is the key ingredient, a tea powder made from premium green tea unique to Japan. Essential to the celebrated Japanese green tea ceremony, Matcha is well- known for its health benefits and rich, intense taste. Versatile enough for any season, this tea powder is ideal in summer for making green tea ice cream, iced tea lattes and green tea smoothies. (more…)
Tags: Cooking with Tea, Green Tea, Tea Recipes
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July 7th, 2009 by Annelies Zijderveld
On June 18-21 foodies, chefs and those who love to imbibe descended upon the town of Aspen to participate in the Aspen Food + Wine Classic. Mighty Leaf served hot and iced tea at this year’s event to great response. During the festival, tea was the retreat or “pause” from all the wonderful cocktails being mixed on-site or glasses of wine being poured. We enjoyed sampling flights of hot tea and discussing the nuances of the flavor profile and aromas. (more…)
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June 30th, 2009 by Bliss Dake
Sweet summer is here with bountiful heat. Iced tea is always perfect for chilling out. But we also invite you to explore other ways of incorporating tea into summer thirst quenchers. A renaissance is occurring in the culinary world where tea is showing up for summer in unexpected places like on restaurant menus in cocktails or food . We decided to put a spin on sangria for summer and developed a Sangria Tea Collection with a variety of recipes to please any palate. (more…)
Tags: Flavored Teas, Tea Recipes
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June 18th, 2009 by Chef Vinita Jacinto
Hello tea lovers! I am back from my trip to India and boy, what a trip it was! While visiting my family, I planned a visit to Makaibari Tea Estate, which is situated in the Darjeeling hills of northeastern India. Since 1859, Makaibari has produced noteworthy teas while conserving the rainforest in which it is located and reflecting the wonderful soul of the local community. (more…)
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