What is the best tea recipe for beginners?

Start with Earl Grey and a slice of lemon or honey. It’s simple, smooth, and doesn’t need special tools. Green tea with mint or chamomile is also great for beginners.

Can I customize a tea recipe with ingredients I already have?

Yes. Most tea recipes are flexible. Add herbs, spices, or citrus peel based on what you like. Just match the base tea with your flavors, black teas pair well with spices, greens with floral or citrus.

What’s the healthiest tea recipe?

Try blends with ginger, turmeric, lemon, or green tea. These support digestion, reduce inflammation, and offer antioxidants. Look for simple detox or herbal recipes.

Why does my tea taste bitter?

Likely over-steeped or brewed with water that’s too hot. Follow steeping times closely, especially for green and white teas, which are more delicate.

Can I reuse tea leaves in a recipe?

Yes, especially loose leaf. Green, oolong, and pu-erh teas can be re-steeped 2-3 times. Just reduce the steep time with each brew.

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Description

This Matcha Chocolate Tea brings together the bold, grassy flavor of matcha and the rich, comforting taste of cocoa. Creamy, slightly bitter, and naturally sweetened, this unique fusion is the perfect alternative to hot chocolate or sugary lattes. Great for chilly mornings or quiet evenings, it’s both energizing and soothing.

Ingredients

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1 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ tsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
¼ cup hot water (not boiling, ~175°F or 80°C)
¾ cup milk or non-dairy milk (oat, almond, or soy work well)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

Whisk powders: In a heatproof mug or bowl, whisk together matcha and cocoa powder.
Add water: Pour in hot water and whisk vigorously until smooth and lump-free.
Heat milk: Warm the milk on the stovetop or microwave until steaming.
Combine: Pour warm milk into the matcha-cocoa mix. Stir or froth.
Sweeten: Add honey or maple syrup. Stir again and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For extra creaminess, blend with a milk frother or handheld blender.
Add a dusting of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla for depth.
Serve iced by cooling the mixture and pouring over ice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Stovetop / Whisking
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 130
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 4 g