Blueberry & Hibiscus Iced Tea
One of the easiest cold brews we’ve made is Blueberry & Hibiscus Iced Tea. They’re caffeine-free, made of dried fruits (no sugar or flavoring added) and they’re super refreshing for the summer, family picnic or…
Blue Paradise Butterfly Iced Tea
We’re mesmerized by this color-changing, caffeine-free, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, which has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand & Vietnam. In Thailand, this blue-magenta drink is called nam dok anchan (น้ำดอกอัญชัน). These Butterfly…
Romancing Pomegranate, Rosewater & Hibiscus Cooler
It's pomegranates season here (which typically run from October through February)--and we can't help but get a few kilos of these beautiful enormous big ruby reds, cherished around the world, for centuries, for…
How to enjoy your Matcha (3 ways)
Like everything else in life, sometimes we believe that tea preparation, especially Matcha, is complicated with specific Japanese teaware, processes & variations involved. While it is true that mastering the art of tea…
Matcha, Pistacho & Fig Biscotti
One of the things we love about Matcha is its versatility. You can drink it (from hot beverage to cocktails), bake with it (from cakes to cookies), make ice cream or create your…
Practical ideas to reuse old or used teas
We, tea lovers, tend to accumulate many different kinds of teas over time. After all, tea is an affordable luxury. But, let’s be honest. For some tea drinkers, one tea bag equals one…
Honeydew & Nectarine White Iced Tea
It’s summer time in the Emirates, and we’re on a roll with our Cold Brew Iced Teas. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, you can pretty much use any fruits or…
Yuzu Honey Vinegar Granita
Every now and then, we host a tea tasting event with homemade savory bits, cheeses to sweet goodies. Similar to wine tasting or even smelling different scents of perfume, a palate cleanser is…
Matcha Chia Pudding
One of the things that we love about this breakfast recipe is how easy, foolproof and quick it is to make. Not to mention it’s the superfood marriage of matcha and chia seeds.…
Date & Ginger Black Iced Tea
Living in the Emirates, we have an ample variety (about 400!) and supply of Dates, the regional fruit. Culturally, dates have long played a vital role in the Middle East cuisine and rituals,…