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Tea-Infused Dark Chocolate Bark

August 10, 2018

August 10th is National S’mores Day and we thought this year it was time to step up our s’mores game and upgrade our chocolate from store bought to homemade. While tea and chocolate pair well together, many are unaware that tea IN chocolate is also fantastic. Tea is a great cooking ingredient that can easily be overlooked in the kitchen but we are here to inspire you to start eating your tea. We have found a mouth-watering recipe from Feast Magazine that you’ll definitely want to create and share with friends.

Chocolate In Tea

Art of Tea offers tea and botanical blends that contain the magical cacao or white chocolate ingredient for that smooth chocolatey taste. The Coconut Pu-erh is a unique blend of organic loose leaf Pu-erh with cocoa nibs and coconut that provide a smooth, round, robust, yet sweet flavor with a mild hazelnut finish. Velvet Blend is a sweet and enticing chocolate blend, swimming in a deep velvety base of organic rooibos and refreshing mint leaves. Cleanse Blend also contains cacao nibs and is an Ayurvedic inspired formula that is masterfully crafted to enhance clarity and balance from the inside out. Vanilla Berry Truffle is a delightful caffeine free dessert blend is a delectable infusion of enticingly sweet and tangy flavors harmoniously complimented by the soothing smoothness of fresh cream.

Recipe

Back to the recipe, let’s celebrate National S’mores Day the right way and make some tea-infused chocolate to pair well with our marshmallows and graham crackers.

Tea-Infused Dark Chocolate Bark with Cinnamon and Rose

2018-07-24 16:32:46

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Ingredients

1 tsp Art of Tea Vanilla Berry Truffle Loose Leaf Tea
7 oz 70-percent Dark Chocolate
½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
¹⁄₈ tsp Sea Salt
1 Tbsp Dried Rose Petals

Instructions

Lightly grind tea using a mortar and pestle; set aside.
In a double boiler over low heat, heat chocolate until about half is melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until all chocolate is melted. Stir in cinnamon and salt.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and smooth chocolate into a rectangle roughly 8-inches-by-10-inches. Sprinkle crushed tea and dried rose petals on top.
Transfer tray to freezer until set (but not hard), about 25 minutes. Remove and cut bark into squares or triangles using a sharp knife. Transfer chocolate bark back into freezer for 2 hours or until hardened. Serve.

By Sherrie Castellano

ArtOfTea https://blog.artoftea.com/

Matcha Waffles

July 30, 2018

Looking for a fun way to include Matcha into some of your favorite dishes? While we love the ritual of preparing matcha, sometimes it’s fun to shake up the routine. No need to pull out your bamboo scoop, matcha whisk, and bowl to prepare this recipe: Matcha Waffles.

MATCHA + WAFFLES = A MATCH(A) MADE IN HEAVEN

Simply including matcha in your morning waffles recipe can give you a small burst of energy, along with several other wonderful benefits. If you’re worried about your waffles tasting vegetal, don’t fear! Matcha is a great baking ingredient, especially our Matchasticks which are smooth, creamy, light and fresh (and it’s always up to you if you’d like to add more or less to your batter).

Matcha Waffles

2018-07-17 11:41:35

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Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
½ cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 Art of Tea Matchasticks (more or less for taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup gluten free beer
Fruit and powdered sugar to serve

Instructions

Preheat a waffle iron.
In a bowl, combine the coconut milk and vinegar and set it aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine all of the dry ingredients and then whisk in the coconut milk and the coconut oil and beer and beat until you have a smooth batter (studded with the coconut).
Spray the waffle iron with coconut oil spray and spoon the batter into the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and serve hot with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. (Or keep the waffles warm in a 300 degree oven until ready to serve.)

By Heather Christo

ArtOfTea https://blog.artoftea.com/

The Signs as Art of Tea Blends

July 26, 2018

Have you ever wondered which Art of Tea blend pairs well with your astrological sun sign? We consulted with the stars and the cosmos and have taken the time to pair each sign, just for you.

Aquarius: The Water Bearer

Aquarians are likely to be cutting-edge and inviting. The energy of Aquarius is often community-centered, engaging, and rational. Aquarians are often the ones who opt to take the road less traveled and utilize out of the box methods to achieve their goals. Art of Tea’s Vanilla Berry Truffle is a match made in heaven for this sweet water sign. This delightful caffeine free dessert blend is a delectable infusion of enticingly sweet and tangy flavors harmoniously complimented by the soothing smoothness of fresh cream.

Pisces: The Fish

One of the most luring of all of the signs, Pisces is ruled by the all-elusive Fish. Pisces have the ability to draw you into their depths but they can also lead you to drown in the ocean of emotion. Pisces are considered the “old soul” of the zodiac and are considered to be the dreamers and mystics of the zodiac. They are honest, compassionate, and romantic. Similar to the energy of Pisces, Art of Tea’s Tuscany is a delightful and amorous blend. With its light floral essence and smooth minty finish, this white tea is perfect for refreshing the mind and enhance the mood.

Aries: The Ram

Those born under the Aries zodiac sign often have a bold and ambitious energy. Aries are typically leaders that are driven and will likely look for competitive and challenging adventures that can push their limits. Art of Tea’s Endurance Blend is perfect for the confident Aries energy. Endurance pairs well with the Aries staying power needed to keep on keepin’ on. Using adaptogen herbs traditionally used for increasing stamina, this stimulative blend was developed to condition the body by neutralizing the harmful effects of free radicals, oxygenating the blood, promoting circulation and increasing the body’s overall resilience for a quicker recovery.