Category: Recipes
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PU-ERH COCOA CHIA PUDDING RECIPE
If you’re anything like me, finding time to eat breakfast before work is a struggle. It just so happens that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day but my disdain for waking up conflicts with that. Luckily there’s this trend of make-ahead overnight meals and I’m all about it. I wanted to throw a…
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DYE EGGS WITH TEA!
For a natural way to dye Easter eggs, why not use tea? Plants have been the source of dyeing for over 5,000 years now so it makes sense that we can use plants to dye eggs, right? I mean, I know commercial dyes are meant to dye things quickly and permanently but when it comes…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: COCOA MINT PU-ERH
Have you ever tried pu-erh tea? You can also sometimes find it spelled pu’er. I’ve found that it’s not an easy task to find pu-erh, at least in my neck of the woods. Pu-erh is fermented tea that is traditionally produced in Yunnan Province, China. It comes from the leaves a tree that only grows…
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COFFEE PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
I’ve been crushing it with my fitness goals lately. I’ve really buckled down this year and focused on my goals and have tried to submerge myself into as much nutrition knowledge as possible. I have to be honest, I don’t know much about nutrition. But I have discovered that protein is essential in order to…
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TEA EGGS RECIPE
I’m not super big on Easter but I do love any excuse to celebrate a themed holiday. Since Easter is right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a fun egg recipe. Tea eggs are a savory snack found in China and Taiwan. They are hard boiled eggs that slightly cracked…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: MAJOR DICKASON’S BLEND
This Sunday, I’m switching it up a bit. I chose a tried and true, and in my opinion, classic coffee blend, Major Dickason’s Blend. I know (and understand) that people are very particular about their coffee. One of the most challenging things as a coffee shop owner is to get customers to try new things.…
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MASALA CHAI BREAD RECIPE
It might technically be spring but it still feels like winter, and for me that means more baking! There’s something about cold weather and baking that does something to my soul. And although I’m ready for warmer weather, I’m never mad about an excuse to bake. I thought it would be interesting to make a…
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COFFEE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
I’m generally not a sweet potato fan. Well, except for sweet potato tacos, I love me some sweet potato tacos! I know they have great nutritional value so I always try to incorporate them into my diet whenever possible. I’ve been trying to come up with recipes that make me more excited to eat them.…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: MASALA CHAI
I feel like now that Spring is finally here, I can get out of my hibernation mode and celebrate that we all survived another winter! That means there are warmer days to come and I’m totally ok with that. Rumor has it there will be no more daylight saving’s time and that puts even more…
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MAKE YOUR OWN LOZENGES OUT OF TEA
Last Sunday I ranted and raved about how much I love Throat Coat from Traditional Medicinals. They are such an honorable company and I love they have have a holistic approach to tea. I thought it would be a cool idea to make throat lozenges out of the tea. I wanted something I could use…
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EARL GREY TEA SHORTBREAD COOKIES
There’s something so perfect about a classic cookie, and what’s more classic than shortbread cookies? The answer is Earl Grey tea shortbread cookies! In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour until the dough becomes crumbly. Gently roll the dough into a log…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: THROAT COAT
Today is the first day of Spring! For me, that means allergy season. I prepare for allergies well before Spring begins. Most of my preparation consist of using immune-boosting herbs to keep all of the allergens at bay. One of my Spring go-tos is Throat Coat tea by Traditional Medicinals. It’s truly a miracle tea…
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ROOIBOS & HONEYBUSH TEA PANCAKE RECIPE
Sipping on Smith Teamaker’s Red Nectar last Sunday really gave me a hankering for pancakes. I’ve been dreaming up the idea of rooibos and honeybush pancakes ever since. I wanted to steep the tea in steamed milk, then incorporate that milk into my pancake recipe. Kinda like a rooibos & honeybush tea latte pancake. I…
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IRISH COFFEE BROWNIES RECIPE
St. Patrick’s Day is this Thursday and I love any excuse to celebrate themed holidays. If you’re hosting a party this year, I’ve got a delicious brownie recipe for you. These brownies are made with coffee and Irish cream and they are so good! These brownies are moist in the center with a hard, candy-like…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: RED NECTAR
My absolute favorite tea brand would hands down have to be Smith Teamaker. There are so many reasons why this tea is my favorite. Number one, the tea is absolutely delicious! They source every ingredient and are very transparent about their suppliers, business practices and ethics. Also, their packaging is perfect. I know that’s a…
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AFFOGATO: A COFFEE DELICACY
Have you ever tried Affogato? It sounds super fancy but the basics of it consist of pouring coffee over ice cream. It’s simple and exotic and a delicacy you must try. To begin, add a large scoop of ice cream to a heat-safe proof glass. I used chocolate because that’s my favorite but I also…
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CREAMY IRISH COFFEE FLOAT RECIPE
I can’t think of anything better than coffee, booze and ice cream. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so what could be more appropriate, right? This creamy Irish coffee float recipe will be a big hit this year. Give it a try and let me know what you think. What is Irish coffee?…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: BRAIN DUST
Happy Sunday! Today I’m sipping on Moon Juice’s Brain Dust. I’ve seen Moon Juice everywhere all over Instagram. It’s been touted for its adaptogenic products and idolized for their branding and beautiful images floating on the internet, and while on the hunt for beverages with Lion’s Mane, I came across Brain Dust and figured I…
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GOOEY COFFEE FUDGE RECIPE
I am super excited about this recipe! I’ve never really been a fan of fudge, it was always dense and tough and I never thought it to be enjoyable. I wanted to make fudge that was soft and gooey and by golly, here it is! The addition of coffee is extra special, it adds a…
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CHOCOLATE COVERED COFFEE BEANS
Eating coffee beans may seem strange at first but they’re totally edible and when you mix them with chocolate, they’re so exotically delicious! I mean, who doesn’t love coffee beans covered with chocolate? They’re super simple and straightforward to make at home and it’s a lot easier than you think. All it takes is two…