• 190g powdered brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons Tea Drop Traditional Chai Latte Powder
• 84g butter

Frosting

• 115ml Heavy cream
• 90g powdered brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons Traditional Chai Latte Powder

How to rock and roll?

1. In a large bowl add flour, salt, softened butter and eggs.
2. In a separate bowl warm up the milk and add sugar and yeast and stir till it dissolves. (Warm milk not hot -  we do not want to kill the yeastlings)
3. Begin mixing the flour mixture by slowly adding the milk mixture to it. You can use a standard mixer bowl to speed up and the process but we did it the old fashion way and used our hands to knead the dough. (this takes time and can get messy)
4. Knead the dough till it loses its stickiness and doesn’t stick to the surface.
5. Roll up the well kneaded dough into a ball and let it sit in the bowl covered with a plastic wrap. Let it rise for an hour or until doubled.
6. Now whisk together the brown sugar and the Traditional Chai Latte powder
7. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a large and thick rectangle with even edges.
8. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
9. Sprinkle evenly the chai sugar.
10. Tightly roll up the dough, forming a thick log and cut into 12 evenly sized pieces. Each about 2 inches thick.
11. Lightly grease a baking dish and fill it with the rolls. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 30 minutes.
12. Remove plastic wrap. Bake the rolls in a pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown at 170 ˚C.
13. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Traditional Chai Latte powder and powdered sugar until smooth.
14. Go ahead and drizzle on your chai cream frosting over the freshly baked rolls while it’s still warm.

        Happy Holidays! 

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:

• 220g sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 200g natural yoghurt

• 5 tbsp bergamot-infused olive oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp Supreme Earl Grey tea

• 200g melted butter

• 250g plain flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp baking powder

Method:

1. Blitz the sugar and eggs in a food processor until smooth.

2. Add the yoghurt, infused olive oil, and vanilla extract. Blitz to combine.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and blitz until just combined (less than 3 seconds).

4. 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:

• 1/4 cup strawberries, mashed

• 2 blackberries, mashed

• 3/4 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)

Method:

1. Mash the strawberries and blackberries together in a bowl until you have a chunky puree.

2. Sift the icing sugar into the puree and mix until smooth.

3. 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!

Here are our top 10 ingredients that are easily accessible with our range of wellness tea blends and can help our immunity and overall well-being to cope with the seasonal changes and related health conditions.

Lemongrass

You need cold relief, but you also want to get on with your day. The solution? Lemongrass. Lemongrass consists of long stalks made up of tightly wrapped fibrous layers. It belongs to the same general family as maize and bamboo. The flavor profile is primarily the lemon note against a mildly herbaceous background.

Warm up this winter with a tasty mug of Lemongrass Ginger tea. A refreshing blend infusion of zesty lemongrass and spicy ginger balanced with rosehip and hibiscus for a refreshing and calming brew

Chamomile

Chamomile flowers look like daisies and make one of the most popular caffeine-free tea options for unwinding and relaxing. From the aroma to the taste, the floral notes of chamomile shine through in a refreshing way. It has a powerful antioxidant that activates the brain receptors and encourages a restful night of sleep, when you are having trouble sleeping due to a sore throat and stuffy

Try our perfect blend of Chamomile Blossoms, rose petals and lavender buds to give you a good night's rest this winter

Peppermint

Peppermint is another herb that has been around for ages, spanning cultures. People from the ancient Greeks to modern-day Moroccans drink peppermint tea to cleanse the palate and soothe the tummy.

Our premium Peppermint Tea is hand crafted and hand sorted with only the freshest peppermint leaves. It’s packed in small batches for superior flavour and freshness. Taste the difference today.

Lemon Myrtle

Lemon Myrtle is a refreshingly citrusy tea with menthol undertones and hints of spice. Offering a soothing experience to drive away the blues and calm a sore throat, this lemony herb has been a pantry staple for those who love a strong dose of citrus zing.

Experience the fresh flavours and citrusy zing of our Lemon Myrtle Tea. 

Moringa

Winter is the time to give your immune system a little boost and moringa, aka the miracle tree, will give it exactly the type of boost it needs. Traditionally used to help combat malnutrition, this protein and mineral-rich plant is gaining in popularity in wellness circles but we’re letting you in on the secret now. It’s full of vitamins, minerals and detoxifying properties to help you feel your best.

Our Moringa Tea Range, a winter selection focused on promoting wellness in different ways through each blend's unique combination of ingredients - with a primary focus on the Moringa Leaf, a natural superfood that will be your saving grace this winter. 

Matcha

Made from stone-ground green tea leaves, matcha is packed with benefits that you need to sail through winter - antioxidants, polyphenols and caffeine. Best of all, unlike a cup of coffee, a simple dose of matcha will give you a calm boost of energy and focus.

Get a healthy kick of pure green energy with our pure organic matcha tea.

Rooibos

Rooibos tea is truly unique, made from a bush native to (and only found in) South Africa. Perhaps rooibos’ biggest claim to fame is its unique antioxidant content. Specifically, it contains at least two health-enhancing compounds (aspalathin and alpha hydroxy acid) that do not exist in any other natural source that you can ingest. It’s also the only tea that provides quercetin, a powerful weapon against fighting free radicals in the body.

Want to tackle those spring sniffles head on? Then indulge in a hot cuppa from our delicious rooibos teas.

Turmeric

A flowering plant from the ginger family, turmeric is a trending spice known for its bright orange colour and earthy, warm flavour. Used in everything from yummy curries to soothing face masks, this super ingredient is thought to treat tummy troubles and improve the look of skin. No wonder it’s on our list!

Boost immunity and reduce inflammation during this winter season with our Turmeric tea.

Ginseng

This probably isn’t your first run-in with ginseng. A staple in ancient Chinese medicine, it’s one of the world’s most popular herbal remedies.  Tea Drop’s Ginseng Oolong also works miracles on taste buds. It is sweet, strong and carries a strong, rewarding aftertaste. 

Ginger

When it comes to ginger, there’s a lot to love. Popular for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, this ancient spice is believed to help relieve nausea, soothe the tummy and boost your defenses against colds and viruses. It’s warm, spicy taste feels like the kick in the pants your system probably needs. So warm up this winter with our ginger teas.

Healthy tea, healthy me

There you have it. Our pick on the 10 best ingredients to indulge in this winter. Included in our some of our finest and freshest teas to help your body fight flu and colds this winter.

Coming right from the heart of the magical Shizuoka prefecture in Japan’s Tenryu Region. Our matcha is harvested by expert farmers, it’s made from shade-grown leaves that have been stone ground, deveined and packed right at the source to preserve the subtle vegetal notes while leaving a lingering sweetness in your mouth.

Matcha Benefits

Why is matcha good for you and what are matcha benefits? Did you know that matcha is the yummiest way to promote good health?

Matcha is rich in catechins, a class of plant compounds in tea that act as natural antioxidants. Matcha’s antioxidants can be up to 137 times greater than that in regular green tea.

• Boosts immunity
• Gives you a clean energy kick, without the anxiety, crash or jitters
• Aids in weight loss as matcha burns calories
• Healthy alternative to coffee
• Great for your skin. You can even make a matcha face maskand use it in all sorts of ways for beauty and skin care. 

Two types of Matcha

• Ceremonial green Matcha - Known as our highest grade matcha. Using the traditional Japanese method of drinking tea, you consume this matcha straight on its own immediately after whisking.
• Pure organic culinary Matcha - Naturally sweet and mild, best served with steam milk as a matcha latte or used to create delicious desserts or baked goodies.

So, start the day right, with this full flavoured superfood - staying healthy has never tasted so delicious! Explore our range of matcha and matcha accessories to create an authentic matcha experience.

Our peppermint tea is a premium hand-crafted blend using only the freshest peppermint leaves. It has been packed in small batches to maintain superior flavour and freshness. Taste the difference with Tea Drop today!