Time for Tea? Celebrate with your friends
On the 21st of April, it’s national Tea day!
Did you know that tea is the world’s most-consumed drink, after water? It is believed that tea originated in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, but the exact place where the plant first grew is not known. Tea has been with us for a long time. There is evidence that tea was consumed in China 5,000 years ago.
The tea industry is the main source of income and export revenues for some of the poorest countries and, as a labour-intensive sector, provides jobs, especially in remote and economically disadvantaged areas. Tea can play a significant role in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries, is one of the most important cash crops.
Tea consumption can bring health benefits and wellness due to the beverage’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and weight loss effects. It also has cultural significance in many societies.
We’ve included some recipes below to accompany a lovely cup of tea, we hope you enjoy them.
Tea & Biscuits Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Serves 12 – 14
What’s better than dunking biscuits into tea? This ingenious tea and biscuits cheesecake bars capture that flavour sensation perfectly.
Source: BBC Good food, find the recipe here
Pimm’s Scone
Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Makes 8
Two classics combined into doubly delicious results, these scones will go down a treat, served with lashings of Pimm’s-soaked fruit and boozy whipped cream.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Pear, Saffron and Browned Butter Muffins
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 20-25 mins
Makes 12
Make these moreish pear muffins with saffron and browned butter for a tasty afternoon treat. These work perfectly well without the saffron if you don’t have any – you could add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg instead if you like.
Source: Olive Magazine, find the recipe here
Coconut Macaroons
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Makes 12
Five ingredients and less than half an hour in the kitchen is all it takes to make this classic, coconutty treat. Drizzle thickly with dark chocolate to finished golden on top. They will have a slightly cracked appearance, this is fine.
Source:Olive Magazine, find the recipe here
Cherry & Pistachio Bakewell Galette
Prep time: 35 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Serves 8-10
Check out this easy twist on the classic British Bakewell tart. Pistachios add vivid green colour and richness to the traditional almond filling. Chilling the tart before baking helps set the shape so don’t skip that step.
Source: Olive Magazine, find the recipe here