3 Great Food Recipes Using Your Favourite Teas!

Tea can be a delicious and unexpected ingredient in a variety of recipes, adding unique flavors and aromas to dishes. Here are three delicious recipes that use different types of tea as a key ingredient: Chai Tea Spiced Oatmeal Chai tea is a fragrant blend of spices, black tea, and milk. It's often enjoyed as a hot drink, but it can also be used to infuse other dishes with its rich flavour. This chai tea spiced oatmeal is a warming and hearty breakfast that's perfect for cold mornings. Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 2 cups water 1/2 cup milk 1 chai tea bag 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp honey (optional) Chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh fruit for topping Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring the water and chai tea bag to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and add the oats, milk, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked to your liking. If desired, stir in honey to sweeten the oatmeal. Serve hot, topped with chopped nuts, dried fruit, or fresh fruit Earl Grey Tea Infused Chocolate Truffles Earl Grey tea is a black tea flavoured with bergamot, a type of citrus fruit. Its floral and citrus notes make it a perfect pairing for dark chocolate in these decadent truffles. Ingredients: 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 Earl Grey tea bags 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Cocoa powder or chopped nuts for coating Directions: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and return the cream to a simmer. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Add the softened butter and whisk until smooth and shiny. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, until firm. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to form the chocolate mixture into small balls. Roll the balls in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat. Store the truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Green Tea Poached Salmon This recipe uses green tea as a poaching liquid for salmon, resulting in a delicate and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, skin removed 2 cups water 2 green tea bags 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced Salt and pepper to taste Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish Directions: In a large skillet or shallow pan, bring the water to a simmer. Add the green tea bags and let steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir to combine. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the skillet and let the salmon cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Carefully remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve the salmon warm, either on its own or with a side of steamed vegetables or rice. Enjoy all the goodness of your favourite tea blends in your favourite foodie recipes.