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November 11, 2015

Fall & Winter Tea Cocktails

Tis the season of shorter days and chillier nights. It’s a great time to kick back and relax after a long Summer of go-go-go. When you’re curled up at night with a good book in front of the fire here are some tea inspired cocktails that will warm you from the inside. Enjoy! Pumpkin Spice Tea Cocktail 4 oz water1 tsp Pumpkin Spice black tea1.5 oz vodka.25 oz lemon juice1 tsp simple syrup (I used an Herbal Chai syrup that I had on hand – see recipe below) Boil water and pour over Pumpkin tea. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain and cool. Place vodka, lemon juice, brewed tea and syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill, then pour into a chilled glass. Garnish […]

October 13, 2015

Fall Teas and Sweet Treats

Now that the heat of Summer has fled turn up your oven and enjoy these recipes using “Fall” teas. There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea and a tasty treat to keep you cozy inside when it’s chilly outside! Chai Pumpkin Bread Enjoy teatime with the Fall tastes of pumpkin and spices. Delicious! 1 cup canola oil 2 2/3 cup white sugar 4 eggs 15oz can pumpkin puree 2/3 cup water 2 tsp Chai Black Tea (You can also use Herbal Chai Masala blend or any of our spiced teas) 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to […]

April 22, 2015

Banana Bread with Cozy Comfort Tea

A delicious tea bread made with tea! Nothing says cozy more than this tea and the aroma of baking sweet breads. This bread is lovely and even lovelier when enjoyed with a cup of Simpson & Vail’s Cozy Comfort tea 🙂 Banana Nut Bread with Cozy Comfort Tea 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup (4 oz) Cozy Comfort tea butter* 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1/3 cup honey 1 1/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (3-4 medium)1 cup walnuts, chopped *Cozy Comfort Tea Butter 5 oz butter 2 tsp Cozy Comfort tea Melt the butter in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add the Cozy Comfort tea and […]