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…)
April 7th, 2010 by Bliss Dake
Spring evokes freshness, the scent of flower blossoms, the end of winter and for some spring break. If you are looking to escape to the tropics without ever leaving the comforts of home, I invite you to mix up a Lemon Tea Drop, Mighty Leaf’s spin on the popular Lemon Drop cocktail. Using tea in cocktails is a great way to infuse more traditional drinks with new flavors including green tea and fruited herbals. Check out the recipe below and let us know what you think. Cheers and happy steeping! (more…)
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…)
July 29th, 2009 by Shawn Refoua
To most bar goers now, the martini is generic for vodka served up in a cocktail glass, or maybe even some flavored vodka concoction like a chocolotini or Appletini. But that’s not how the martini got its start. In the late 19th century up until at least the 1960s, the martini was a gin drink. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
May 20th, 2009 by Shawn Refoua
As mixologists, we are continually experimenting with new flavors and sensations to create simple cocktails with complex flavor profiles to share with the world. Trends play an important part in the creativity and development of new drinks. Today, we see a major movement toward healthier living and longer life. Products that focus on low-cholesterol and a healthy heart have long been prevalent on our supermarket shelves. (more…)
April 15th, 2009 by Shawn Refoua
I’ve been a bartender and mixologist in San Francisco for 8 years and am involved in running the San Francisco School of Bartending. In my upcoming posts, we’re going to learn about how to make cocktails incorporating tea. This post includes a recipe for a Tea Rum Cocktail. But, first let’s start by finding out more about how the combination of tea and rum came together to play a role in inciting the American Revolution. (more…)
April 6th, 2009 by Chef Vinita Jacinto
Since graduating from the Institute of Hotel Management, Culinary Arts & Applied Nutrition in Mumbai, India 27 years ago, I have nourished my life-long passion for food by serving as a culinary educator. I am currently a Chef Instructor of Principles of Contemporary Cuisine at California Culinary Academy in San Francisco where I have been a member of the faculty since 2005. While teaching hundreds of students how to develop healthy, delicious foods over the years, I have inevitably imparted upon them the tremendous cultural and culinary values of tea, which I hold so dear. (more…)
Welcome to the official blog of Mighty Leaf Tea. Mighty Leaf was born for the sole purpose of delighting the senses and infusing life into an ancient indulgence. Our artisan philosophy of tea embodies the idea that the ancient ritual of tea has broader and deeper meaning that is more than ripe for modern discovery. Our vision of the tea experience is rooted in the art of meticulously handcrafting whole leaf teas and creating signature blends that infuse the senses while capturing the sweet essence of the drink.
