Recipes + Pairings

Earl Grey Chocolate Cake This cake is a variation on a classic buttermilk chocolate cake.  The citrusy undertones of the tea give the cake a subtle “mmm…just what is that?” flavor.  The cake is easy to make, is great for...
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RECIPE :: GOLDEN CHAI ICE-CREAMPHOTO + RECIPE by DL ACKENdlackenphotography.com Ingredients2 cups whipping cream1 cup full-fat milk3 - 4 heaping tablespoons Westholme's Golden Chai Tisane1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon sea salt6 egg yolks (room temperature)Method   - In a medium, thick-bottom sauce...
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RECIPE: Tea-Spiced Chantilly Cream Ingredients¼ cup (240mL) heavy whipping cream1 tbsp granulated sugar1 tbsp loose leaf Westholme's Island Breakfast tea (or a strong black tea of your choice)1 cinnamon stick2 whole star anise½ tsp allspice berries½ tsp cracked black peppercorns1...
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Honey Jasmine WafersFrom Culinary Tea: More than 150 Recipes Steeped in Tradition from around the World by Cynthia Gold and Lisë Stern Makes approximately 8 dozen wafers Ingredients½ cup (115g) unsalted butter¼ cup (60mL) crème fraîche or sour cream ¼...
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:: White Chocolate Matcha Fudge ::   400g (14oz) white chocolate chopped into small pieces125 mL (1/2 cup) heavy whipping cream25g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter2 tbsp Matcha Keiki plus more for sprinklingBring heavy cream to simmer and when its just...
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