Tea-Inspired Recipes — winter tea



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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Black Tea Hot Toddy

When the temperature dips and your body craves something soothing, a Black Tea Hot Toddy is the perfect companion. This comforting classic gets a refined twist with our Roxy Black tea — bold, balanced, and full of character. Steeped strong and paired with molasses, lemon, and a splash of whisky (or not, if you prefer), it’s a warming tipple that's perfect for winter evenings.  Ingredients (per cup) 1 Tbsp Roxy Black tea (or 1 tea bag) + boiling water 30ml whisky 1 tsp molasses (or honey) 1 wedge of lemon Star anise to garnish Method Steep your Roxy Black tea in boiling water for 3 minutes. You can make a single cup if you're only making one hot toddy, or brew...

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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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