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English Breakfast - biscuits (hobnobs, digestives, oaties). Breakfast tea pairs well with a light and earthy snack such as an oat or nut-based biscuit, that will complement the almond aroma.
Earl Grey - lemon treats e.g., lemon drizzle. Earl Grey Tea, a black tea infused with bergamot oil, renowned for its citrusy and floral notes, pairs well with lemon-flavored dishes like lemon drizzle cake. The pairing accentuates the tea's aromatic profile while enhancing the zesty flavour of the cake.
Peppermint - dark chocolate with chili, or chili snacks. There is aromatic harmony between earthy aromas of dark chocolate and the herbaceous notes of mint tea which enrich the flavour perception when together.
Jasmine - coconut macaroons. Jasmine tea pairs well with pastries and mildly sweet or tart desserts such as coconut macaroons that are not too bold in flavour, ensuring the pleasant subtle taste of the tea is not overpowered, and instead complemented.
Rooibos - mild, creamy cheeses and fruits (cheese and pineapple sticks). Rooibos tea pairs well with a variety of cheeses, especially those with mild and creamy flavours. Consider mild and creamy cheeses such as cheddar, brie or goat’s cheese.
Oolong - higher fat content snacks e.g. salami. Oolong tea has the ability to emulsify fats, a process that helps remove oils from the mouth and is well paired with higher fat content snacks, like peanut butter fudge, as another example.
Chai - spiced foods e.g., carrot cake. Chai tea, also known as masala tea, is a spiced black tea blend with warm and aromatic flavours, often featuring cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
Darjeeling – fruit incorporated sweet treats, e.g., Victoria sponge. Darjeeling tea, sometimes referred to as the "champagne of teas", pairs well with a subtle fruity sweet treat such as Victoria sponge.