Tea Infused Desserts
Tea Infused Desserts
There’s something truly magical about pairing tea-infused desserts with a refreshing iced tea. The balance of warm, aromatic notes in a cake with the crisp, fruity essence of a chilled tea creates an experience worth savouring. Today, we’re sharing a delightful combination: Berry Glazed Earl Grey Tea Cake paired with Sweet Peach Iced Tea—a match made in tea heaven!
Why Tea & Dessert Pairings Work
Tea and desserts complement each other in unique ways. The tannins in tea balance the sweetness of baked goods, while their natural flavours enhance one another. Pairing the right tea with a dessert can elevate both elements, making each bite and sip more enjoyable.
The Dessert: Berry Glazed Earl Grey Tea Cake
This tender, flavourful cake is infused with Supreme Earl Grey, featuring black tea, citrusy bergamot, and a hint of floral elegance. The richness of the cake is beautifully contrasted by a vibrant berry glaze, creating a dessert that is both indulgent and refreshing.
Recipe: Berry Glazed Earl Grey Tea Cake by Elise Pulbrook
Cake Ingredients:
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220g sugar
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2 large eggs
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200g natural yoghurt
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5 tbsp bergamot-infused olive oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 tbsp Supreme Earl Grey tea
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200g melted butter
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250g plain flour
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp baking powder
Method:
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Blitz the sugar and eggs in a food processor until smooth.
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Add the yoghurt, infused olive oil, and vanilla extract. Blitz to combine.
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Add the remaining ingredients and blitz until just combined (less than 3 seconds).
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Pour into a lined cake tin and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin.
Glaze Ingredients:
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1/4 cup strawberries, mashed
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2 blackberries, mashed
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3/4 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
Method:
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Mash the strawberries and blackberries together in a bowl until you have a chunky puree.
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Sift the icing sugar into the puree and mix until smooth.
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Drizzle the glaze over your cake and let it set before serving.
A refreshing glass of Sweet Peach Iced Tea perfectly complements the richness of the cake. Its naturally sweet, fruity notes bring a light and refreshing contrast to the buttery texture of the dessert.
For the best results, we recommend using the Tea Drop Tea Maker to brew your Sweet Peach Iced Tea effortlessly. For detailed brewing instructions, visit our Sweet Peach Tea page to learn more.
The next time you’re hosting an afternoon tea or looking for a special treat, try pairing a tea-infused dessert with a complementary iced tea. The Berry Glazed Earl Grey Tea Cake and Sweet Peach Iced Tea combination is sure to impress, offering a symphony of flavours in every bite and sip.
Cheers to tea, cake, and perfect pairings!
