Tea-Inspired Recipes — green tea

Crisp, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweet – this Green Tea and Apricot Biscotti is the perfect companion to your afternoon brew. Infused with our Lightning Green tea, it brings subtle floral and grassy notes to a classic Italian-style biscuit, complemented beautifully by chewy pieces of dried apricot. Whether you're dipping it into your favourite tea or simply enjoying it as a delicious snack, this biscotti is a lovely way to bring a tasty little moment into your day. Ingredients (yields 16-20 pieces) 6 tablespoons butter 160 g brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract  2 large eggs 245 g wholemeal flour 3 tsp Lightning Green tea, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 100 g dried...

Nourishing, gently sweet, and infused with the vibrant energy of our Lightning Green tea, these Apple & Green Tea Muffins are a perfect balance of comfort and vitality. Whether you're enjoying one with your morning cuppa or as a delicious afternoon pick-me-up, this recipe brings a moment of mindful indulgence to your day... Ingredients (makes 8-10 muffins) • 1 heaped tablespoon (or tea bag) Lightning Green tea• 230 ml milk (oat or dairy)• 70g dehydrated apple, chopped• 300 g wholemeal flour• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 120 ml olive oil• 160 g brown sugar• 1 egg• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• Zest from 1/2 lemon Method   Heat the oven to 200°C. Prepare two...

This delicious and refreshing sparkling tea recipe is super easy to make, and perfect for enjoying an ice cold tea on a hot afternoon!  Ingredients  2 tbsp Lightning Green tea (or 2 tea bags) 10g freeze-dried strawberries Sparkling water & ice Fresh strawberries to garnish Method Add the tea and freeze-dried strawberries to 1 litre of sparkling water in a bottle; seal tight, and leave in the fridge for 3 hours. Pour through a strainer into a glass, then add a couple of ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of fresh strawberry. Enjoy!

This vibrant and refreshing twist on a Tom Collins cocktail makes a great treat on a sunny afternoon... Ingredients  2 tbsp Lightning Green tea (or 2 tea bags) 45ml gin 15ml sugar syrup Sparkling water & ice Lemon and rosemary to garnish Method Make a batch of sparkling cold brew Lightning Green tea. Add the tea to 1 litre of sparkling water in a bottle; seal tight, and leave in the fridge for 3 hours. Put a few cubes of ice in a highball glass and pour in your gin, sugar syrup and cold brew tea, leaving two centimetres at the top of the glass. Stir well.  Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!