You've taken the time to source the perfect tea and had a petite party for the very first sip. But now it's time to let the tea rest next to its fellow friends, however, the airtight foil bag doesn't fit with your kitchen style. Rather than hide it away in the cabinet to get lost with your pasta and peas, I recommend collecting airtight jars and containers for practical and pretty storage. While glass is gorgeous, you don't want to expose your tea to light (or air/moisture). Ceramic and tin are my go-to options, especially if they have a touch of gold or vintage flair. Opt for chalkboard jars (like the one above) so that you can easily spot your favorite leaf without breaking into the top. How do you store your tea?
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November 7, 2013
November 6, 2013
cooking with tea on phl17
The hum of the kettle on the stove, the sizzling splashes in saucepan, and the clinking of a whisk on the sides of a metal bowl are all sounds that make my heart skip a beat. I am at home in any kitchen, especially when I'm infusing new dishes with the steeped or dry tea leaf. PHL17's Eye Opener morning television show recently featured three of my favorite steeped dishes that highlight a variety of tea techniques. Beyond the traditional (and simply scrumptious) tea infused cookie, you can also whisk tea into a salad dressing, rehydrate dried fruit/vegetables, use it as stock and even steep it right into a butter. You can watch the full video for a peek at my tips and see full recipes noted below.
November 5, 2013
cherries with assam, cardamom & rosewater simple syrup
The winter coat has migrated from the back of the closet to my kitchen chair for easy access when early morning walks call my name. Whipping cold winds have me longing for sweet summer days filled with small bites under the sun. These sweet cherries adorned with edible flowers were delicately layered with a simple syrup infused with honey, assam black tea, cardamom seeds and rosewater. The malty assam black tea stood up to the rich wildflower honey that was entwined with bouquets of rosewater and citrus notes of the fragrant cardamom seeds.
