Tea-Inspired Recipes — chai



Cacao Chai Hot Rum & Lime

When the southerly whips round the corner and frost fogs the windows, nothing beats wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of Cacao Chai. Our gently spiced, chocolate-kissed herbal blend already feels like dessert in a teapot; add a splash of dark rum and a squeeze of lime and it turns into the cosiest night-cap you’ll sip all season. Ingredients (per cup)     Libertine Blends Cacao Chai (loose-leaf 1 tsp / 1 tea bag)    200ml just-off-boil water    30ml Dark rum   10 ml fresh lime juice (≈ ¼ lime)   Optional: 1 tsp muscovado sugar or maple syrup Method Brew the tea – Place the Cacao Chai in your favourite mug (or a heat-proof glass), add the hot water, cover and steep...

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Cacao Chai Mulled Wine

These dark and cold autumn nights have got us well and truly in the mood for mulled wine! There’s something undeniably magical about a steaming mug of mulled wine — the comforting spices, the rich aromas, the way it wraps you in warmth from the inside out. This version takes the classic to a whole new level, with our Cacao Chai, adding deep notes of roasted cacao and rich chocolate. Perfect for chilly evenings, festive gatherings, or simply treating yourself... Ingredients (makes 4-5 glasses) 750ml bottle red wine 5 Cacao Chai tea bags (or 5 tablespoons in a strainer) 120ml Cointreau  4 cinnamon sticks 4 star anise 4 slices of orange  4 Tbsp honey (or brown sugar) Method Combine all...

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Cacao Chai Overnight Oats

This quick and easy overnight oats recipe is a delicious way to infuse your breakfast with our soothing and gently spiced Cacao Chai tea... INGREDIENTS (1 portion) 1 cup of wholegrain oats 1/2 cup of Cacao Chai tea 1/2 cup of Raglan Food Co. Vanilla Bean Coconut Yoghurt  2 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon A pinch of salt Suggested Toppings Sliced banana Cacao nibs Chopped nuts Fresh berries METHOD Brew a cup of Cacao Chai tea and leave it to cool down Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stir, and leave in the fridge overnight (minimum 4 hours) Add your favourite toppings and enjoy a delicious breakfast!  Note: If you have a sweet tooth, you can add a tablespoon...

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