Tag: Recipe
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LAVENDER TEA & HONEY LOLLIPOPS
I recently bought myself a lollipop mold so I can dabble in confectionary-making myself. Once it arrive in the mail, I excitedly hopped onto Pinterest to get some recipe inspiration right away. To my surprise, I was pretty disappointed to find that most of the recipes called for artificial flavoring and essential oils. I knew…
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HOMEMADE COFFEE TRUFFLES
How do you feel about chocolate truffles? Or bonbons, if you will? Personally, I’m a huge fan of anything chocolate but this particular recipe makes me channel my inner Peggy Bundy (from the old show Married with Children, in case you forgot) and I’m all about it. Today I’m sharing my homemade coffee truffles recipe…
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LAVENDER LEMONADE ICED TEA
This super yummy recipe is soft and light, compared to the traditional Arnold Palmer recipes you’ll find with black tea. The difference is in the lavender. It creates a much softer and delicate flavor than black tea does. Personally, I love the full-body notes black tea has to offer, but I also really love the…
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EARL GREY TEA FLOAT
We all know and love root beer floats, but what about ice tea floats? I know it sounds strange, but hear me out: they are delicious! This recipe I’m sharing with you is made from Earl Grey tea. It’s paired with blackberry and raspberry, creating a super complex and intoxicating flavor perfect for those end-of-summer…
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OREO FRAPPUCCINO AT HOME
I’m a sucker for Oreo milkshakes. Oreo is, in fact, my favorite milkshake flavor and I don’t care how old I get, I think it always will be. With that said, sometimes I need to switch it up a little. All it takes is a little coffee. Because a little coffee can make a world…
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COFFEE ICE CUBES
Hi! Today I’m going to show you how to make coffee ice cubes. With them you can have quick iced coffee in the morning, make super awesome coffee cocktails and spruce up any of your iced drinks. It’s simple to make and nice to have in the freezer because you never know when you might…
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THAI ICED COFFEE
Have you ever had Thai iced coffee? Also called Oliang, which means black and iced, Thai iced coffee is a popular drink served in Thailand and China. It’s typically a strong and bold brew that is served unsweetened. Now you can find them served sweetened, and that is how I was originally introduced to this…
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NUTELLA LATTE AT HOME
For the serious latte lovers, I’ve got a recipe for you. Now I know the sound of making lattes at home seems like it would be super complicated and difficult. But it’s not! It’s a lot easier than you think. So, grab some Nutella, coffee and milk and I’ll show you how to make your…
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HIBISCUS GINGER PUNCH
Yesterday was the first day of summer! Happy summer! If you’re big party-thrower, I’ve got an amazing recipe for you. It combines Litha Brew tea and punch! Litha Brew is one of our in-house blends made with all organic and fair trade lemon balm, hibiscus and chamomile. Its lovely ruby-like color really makes the punch…
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DARJEELING CACAO MORNING BISCUITS
Ok, so think scones but the texture of biscuits. Can you picture it? Basically, I don’t love how hard and dry scones can be so I opted for a softer biscuit-like pastry. I call them morning biscuits. They can also be evening biscuits but I think morning biscuits sound super charming! I’m going to show…
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BAKED PORTOBELLO WITH COFFEE GRAVY
Today I have a hearty recipe packed with protein and everyone’s favorite, coffee! Portobello mushrooms are rich in minerals and are a great protein source. I eat portobellos quite a bit and am obsessed with the wonder of the mushroom, so this is a recipe I’m really excited to share. Baked portobello with coffee gravy…
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COFFEE SODA
Ok, I know coffee soda sounds weird but trust me, it’s definitely a must try for anyone who likes coffee. Adding seltzer water is a great way to spice up iced coffee. The bubbles from the seltzer make the coffee feel like a treat, a summer bubbly version of everyone’s favorite daily drink. I’m going…
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HORCHATA ICED COFFEE
Have you ever tried a horchata? For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s a sweet and creamy rice-based Mexican drink served over ice. There are many variations of this drink and lots of ways to make it. Traditionally it consists of long-grain white rice, milk, sugar and spices. I would love…
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COFFEE PUDDING
What a week! Our coffee shop has been closed for over a week due an issue with a water main break. We were hoping to be open by now, but instead we’re being taught a stern lesson in patience. We’re hoping to be back open by the weekend. Fingers crossed! On a happier note, have…
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ORANGE CHAMOMILE TEA JELLO SHOTS
I know. Jello shots are funny. They are a novelty item for sure, and we probably all remember being newly 21-year-olds ordering jello shots at a bar as a quick and cheap way to get booze. For some reason adding tea to them makes them feel more like an adult activity. And I’m not going…
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COFFEE FUDGE POPS
It’s humpday and we all need an extra dose of caffeine to get us through the rest of the week, right? It may not be summer yet but I’m ready for it! Eating these coffee fudge pops brought a little bit of that summertime feeling to my day. This recipe will share some of that…
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HOW TO SWEETEN ANY RECIPE WITH TEA
With tea simple syrup, you can infuse the flavors and essence of tea into your food and drinks. I’m going to share with you how you can sweeten any recipe with your favorite tea and it only requires three ingredients! There are a ton of ways to use simple syrup, below are some ideas that…
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GINGER YERBA MATE SPARKLER
Although today doesn’t feel like it, warmer days are upon us! That means ice tea and coffee season! I’ll share one of my dreamiest iced tea recipes, I call it a ginger Yerba mate sparkler. This recipe contains no alcohol so it’s totally kid-friendly. If you’re more inclined to go the boozy way, put a…
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FOAMY EGG COFFEE RECIPE
Have you ever tried Egg coffee? It’s commonly found in Vietnam, also known as Cà phê trứng. It consists of coffee with whipped egg yolk that creates the foamiest coffee that can be easily made at home. You can read more about the history here. It literally takes seconds to make and I definitely recommend…
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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…