There's a particular kind of grey afternoon that only a proper hot chocolate can fix. We've taken Runaway Rose, one of our most-loved blends, and paired it with white chocolate for something delicate and delicious. Dairy or plant-based, either way works beautifully – for our plant-based version, we used Boring Oat Milk (Barista Grade) and be happy chocolate's Vegan White Chocolate. Garnish with rose petals, and take a moment before the day catches up with you. Ingredients (per cup) 2 Runaway Rose tea temples (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf) 150ml hot water 200ml milk (plant-based or dairy) 30g white chocolate (plant-based or dairy) Rose petals, for garnish Method Pour the hot water over the tea and infuse for 6 minutes...
Thanks so much to Feeding Lara for creating this delicious recipe! Ingredients 3 tsp Libertine Blends Cacao Chai Tea (or 3 teabags) 1/2 cup boiling water 3 ripe bananas (approx. 300g), mashed 1/2 cup granulated sugar (approx. 100g) 1/3 cup vegan butter (70g), melted (or coconut oil) 1 cup buckwheat flour (130g) 1 cup almond flour (100g) 1/4 cup cacao powder (25g) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder Cacao nibs, to top (optional) Method Preheat oven to 180°C (conventional). Line a standard loaf tin with baking paper. Infuse Cacao Chai tea in boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add sugar and melted vegan...
This delicious recipe takes our organic Cacao Chai tea and transforms it into a plant-based twist on panna cotta, using coconut milk and agar-agar for a creamy, gently spiced treat. The deep cacao and spice notes create a dessert that feels both indulgent and grounding. Finished with a sprinkle of hazelnuts and dark chocolate shavings, it’s a simple yet elegant way to showcase the flavours of our Cacao Chai in a whole new form. Ingredients (makes 2-3) 500 ml coconut milk (not coconut cream!) 80 g sugar 6 Cacao Chai tea bags (or 6 tbsp in a strainer) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp agar-agar powder Garnish: chopped hazelnuts and dark chocolate flakes Method In a small saucepan, combine the...
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...
This simple carrot & Kapow soup is perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings! The addition of our bold and warming Kapow tea gives it an extra peppery punch. Thanks to the blended carrots, it has a rich, creamy texture whilst remaining completely dairy free and plant based. Ingredients (serves 3-4) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, chopped ½ teaspoon sea salt 3 garlic cloves, smashed 450g carrots, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3 cups vegetable broth 2 bags of Kapow tea (or 2 tablespoons in a strainer) Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon honey Coconut milk, for garnish Fresh coriander, for garnish Method Heat the oil in a large...
