{"id":606038458662,"title":"Moroccan Mint Fizz","created_at":"2023-09-28T14:26:11+01:00","body_html":"Infuse the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Moroccan Mint teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for 2 minutes in 100ml of freshly boiled water that’s been left to cool a little.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the teabag and stir in agave nectar. Then leave to cool for 20 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce cooled add the lime juice and refrigerate to chill fully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare the cucumber ribbons and once ready to serve, press cucumber slices around the inside of a tumbler and fill with ice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePour over the tea mixture and top up with tonic water and fresh mint to garnish.","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2023-09-28T14:39:50+01:00","updated_at":"2023-09-28T14:39:50+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Moroccan Mint teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–2 tsp agave nectar (to taste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuice of ½ lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ribbons of cucumber (run a potato peeler along the length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml chilled tonic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sprig of fresh mint, to garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"moroccan-mint-fizz","tags":"prep-time:30 minutes, related:moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea, serves:1, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2023-09-28T14:36:12+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MoroccanMintFizz_1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1695908173"}}

{"id":605704716582,"title":"Moroccan Mint Chocolate Bark","created_at":"2023-08-21T10:36:21+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLine a medium-sized flat baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo melt the chocolate, put some water in a small pan and heat to a gentle simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the water (ensuring the bowl does not touch the water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd chocolate to the bowl and gently melt over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once melted and smooth, turn off the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnfold several \u003ca title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Moroccan Mint teabags\u003c\/a\u003e until you reach 10g. Add half the tea to the melted chocolate. Mix until well combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarefully pour the chocolate onto the lined tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTake a spatula or spoon and gently spread the chocolate out to 3-5mm thick or until desired thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprinkle over remaining Moroccan Mint tea and a handful of chopped mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransfer to the refrigerator and set for 1 hour or until chocolate has completely hardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove and set at room temperature for 5 minutes to slightly soften, this makes it easier to cut the bark so it doesn’t crack into tiny pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCut bark into shards with a sharp knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2023-08-21T11:10:47+01:00","updated_at":"2023-09-28T14:25:30+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200g of 70-80% dark chocolate, broken into squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g of \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Moroccan Mint tea leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Mint leaves (for decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"moroccan-mint-chocolate-bark","tags":"cook-time:5 minutes, prep-time:10 min + 1 hour chilling, related:moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea, serves:5, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2023-08-21T11:08:32+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MoroccanMintChocBark_1200x1200_e8751906-02ad-4530-90da-83df7f3f77a0.jpg?v=1692612513"}}

{"id":605661987110,"title":"Organic Honeybush Tea \u0026 Ginger Linzer Cookies with Apricot Filling","created_at":"2023-08-14T11:51:10+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePreheat oven to 350° and line several rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with a mixer at high speed until thick and creamy, approximately 5 minutes. Add egg, beating until incorporated. Add vanilla extract, stirring until combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Organic Honeybush Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\"\u003eOrganic Mountain Honeybush tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, baking powder, and salt. *extra flour may be needed to reach the right consistency as the dough should be soft but not sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually add to butter mixture, beating until dough comes together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace half of dough between 2 sheets of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egreaseproof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e paper\u003c\/span\u003e. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to a ⅛-inch thickness. Transfer dough and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egreaseproof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e paper\u003c\/span\u003e to a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with one portion at a time, remove dough from freezer, and remove greaseproof paper. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a 2-inch fluted round cutter, cut 30 shapes from dough, rerolling scraps as necessary. Place dough rounds 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using a 1-inch Linzer cutter, cut and discard centres from 15 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake until edges of cookies are light golden brown, around 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire cooling racks and let cool completely. Store at room temperature in an airtight container with layers separated by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egreaseproof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust before serving, spread each whole cookie with apricot preserves. Top each with a cut-out cookie. If desired, fill shapes with more apricot preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2023-08-14T11:56:34+01:00","updated_at":"2023-08-15T15:33:17+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120g of unsalted butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g of caster sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ tsp of vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200g of flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1tbsp + 1tsp + ½ tsp of ginger crystallised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 + \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e½\u003c\/span\u003e tsp of \u003ca title=\"Buy Organic Honeybush Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\"\u003eOrganic Mountain Honeybush tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e½\u003c\/span\u003e tsp + ¼ tsp of baking powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e¼ \u003c\/span\u003etsp of salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e118g of apricot jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"organic-honeybush-tea-ginger-linzer-cookies-with-apricot-filling","tags":"cook-time:10 minutes, prep-time:30 minutes, product-mountain-honeybush-organic-tea, related:mountain-honeybush-organic-tea, serves:15, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2023-08-14T11:51:10+01:00","alt":"Sandwiched Mountain Honeybush Tea cookies with a star cut out showing amber-coloured apricot filling are stacked on a ceramic plate beside a box of Dragonfly Mountain Honeybush Tea and a glass mug of amber tea","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/recipe-honeybush-biscuits-min.jpg?v=1692010542"}}

{"id":604462580006,"title":"Honeybush Tea Hot Toddy","created_at":"2022-11-30T17:10:34+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdd the cinnamon stick and water to a small saucepan. Place over a medium-high heat, bring to the boil, and remove from the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Mountain Honeybush Organic Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDragonfly Mountain Honeybush tea bags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to the saucepan, steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the tea bags and stir in the honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large mug, add the juice of half a lemon, the whisky and the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarnish with the cinnamon stick and a slice of lemon. Enjoy whilst warm.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2022-12-07T14:08:44+00:00","updated_at":"2022-12-07T14:12:53+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cinnamon stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Mountain Honeybush Organic Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDragonfly Mountain Honeybush tea bags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ lemon, juiced plus a slice for garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"mountain-honeybush-tea-hot-toddy","tags":"prep-time:10 minutes, related:mountain-honeybush-organic-tea, serves:1, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2022-12-07T14:08:44+00:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/HotToddyHoneybush-min.jpg?v=1670422125"}}

{"id":557270368316,"title":"Chai-Spiced Toffee Apple Cookies","created_at":"2022-10-28T13:16:38+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePreheat the oven to 190C\/fan 170C. Using an electric whisk, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the egg yolks, ground almonds, toffees, dried apple and flour. Cut open the corner of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Indian Spice Chai Organic Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDragonfly Indian Spice Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and pour the tea into the mixture, before disposing of the teabags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix everything well, then roll into walnut-sized balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace them on two lined baking sheets, and flatten slightly with your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush with milk and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden. Leave to firm up for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2022-10-28T13:28:58+01:00","updated_at":"2022-11-30T17:19:08+00:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e175g unsalted butter, at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140g golden caster sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 egg yolks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30g ground almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85g chewy toffees, roughly chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85g ready-to-eat dried apple chunks, roughly chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225g self-raising flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Indian Spice Chai tea\"\u003eDragonfly Indian Spice Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tbsp milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"chai-spiced-toffee-apple-cookies","tags":"cook-time:12 minutes, prep-time:20 minutes, related:indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea, serves:24, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2022-10-28T13:16:38+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Chai_Cookies_1200x1200pc-min.jpg?v=1666959399"}}

{"id":557145129020,"title":"Choco Chai Brownies","created_at":"2022-09-15T09:49:26+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePut the butter in a pan and slowly heat until it has melted and is beginning to bubble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the brown sugar and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the melted butter and whisk to combine. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture and whisk for 2 minutes until thick, pale and slightly increased in volume. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut open the corner of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/rooibos-choco-chai-spiced-redbush\" title=\"Rooibos Choco Chai Spiced Redbush\"\u003eDragonfly Rooibos Choco Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and pour the tea into the mixture, before disposing of the teabags. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd in the salt and use a spoon or spatula to stir until well-combined – don’t use the whisk at this point as you don’t want to beat in more air, or you’ll get a cakey texture rather than gooey and fudgy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir in the chopped chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the brownie batter into the baking tin, spread it out with the back of a spoon and sprinkle with the reserved 50g muscovado sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake for 35-40 minutes or until the brownies have a good crust but are still fudgy in the centre. If you insert a skewer in the centre it should have a few sticky crumbs clinging to it rather than raw batter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave to cool in the tin until the brownies have reached room temperature, then cut into 16 squares and store in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Choco_Chai_Brownies_1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1664786234\" alt=\"Dragonfly Rooibos Choco Chai Brownies\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2022-10-03T09:37:37+01:00","updated_at":"2022-10-03T13:27:16+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whitworths-sugar.co.uk\/products\/dark-soft-brown\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Whitworths Soft Dark Brown Sugar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhitworths Brown Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, plus 50g for the topping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 large eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g plain flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g cocoa powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/rooibos-choco-chai-spiced-redbush\" title=\"Rooibos Choco Chai Spiced Redbush\"\u003eDragonfly Rooibos Choco Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tsp fine sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g milk chocolate, roughly chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"choco-chai-brownies","tags":"cook-time:40 minutes, prep-time:20 minutes, related:rooibos-choco-chai-spiced-redbush, serves:16, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2022-10-03T09:35:44+01:00","alt":"Dragonfly Rooibos Choco Chai Brownies","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Choco_Chai_Brownies_1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1664786221"}}

{"id":557045317692,"title":"Spiced Chai Latte","created_at":"2022-08-18T10:32:07+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdd the water to a saucepan, bring to the boil and then remove from the heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Indian Spice Chai tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Indian Spice Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to the water and let steep for about 5 minutes. Then remove and discard the teabags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the honey and vanilla extract to the tea and stir until combined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat and froth the milk using an electric milk frother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivide the tea into two mugs. Fill to the top with the milk, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eElectric milk frother\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/ChaiLatteRecipe-1200x1200-min_52d8c66e-007b-49dd-8b74-18b0c06a594d.jpg?v=1662024459\" alt=\"Chai Latte recipe\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-08-31T10:42:58+01:00","updated_at":"2022-09-01T11:41:57+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Indian Spice Chai tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Indian Spice Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp honey (we used \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovehilltop.com\/collections\/honey%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hilltop Honey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHilltop Honey’s ‘British Blossom Honey’\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tsp vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500ml milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround cinnamon, to garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"chai-latte","tags":"prep-time:10 minutes, related:indian-spice-chai-organic-black-tea, serves:2, type:breakfast","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-31T10:38:17+01:00","alt":"Chai Latte Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/ChaiLatte-1200x1200_min.jpg?v=1661938697"}}

{"id":557035651132,"title":"Earl Grey Biscuits Topped with Royal Icing Sugar","created_at":"2022-08-16T11:29:40+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003eBiscuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty the contents of the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Earl Grey tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Classic Earl Grey Teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and grind using a pestle and mortar (or similar), until the tea leaves are a coarse powder, with some larger pieces remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix together the sifted flours, sugar, and tea in a large mixing bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the butter into small chunks and add to the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRub the butter into the mixture using your fingers until you have a breadcrumb consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a well in the centre of the mixture and add the slightly beaten egg. Mix together until a ball is formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate the dough into two balls. Place one ball of dough between two sheets of non-stick baking paper and roll out using a rolling pin. You want the dough to have a thickness of approx. 1cm. Repeat this process for the second ball of dough and place both sheets of rolled out dough in the fridge to chill for at least 30 mins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce chilled, cut the dough using a round cutter. We used a 2.5 inch cutter and made 26 biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cut dough onto a baking tray lined with either a silicone mat or non-stick baking paper, leaving around a 4cm gap between each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the baking tray in a preheated oven at 160°C fan and bake for approx. 12-15 mins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove from the oven and leave the biscuits on the tray for 5 mins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully remove the biscuits and place them onto a wired rack to cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemon Icing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the royal icing sugar and lemon juice to a bowl and mix until you have a smooth consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrizzle the icing over the cooled biscuits using either a spoon of piping bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the icing dry and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChilling the biscuit dough before baking prevents the biscuits from spreading too much and losing their shape while in the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lolliesandbakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@Lolliesandbakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Earl-Grey-Biscuits_Cup-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1660647595\" alt=\"Earl Grey Biscuits Recipe\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-08-16T12:00:37+01:00","updated_at":"2022-08-16T15:03:15+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiscuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300g Plain Flour, sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g Self Raising Flour, sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whitworths-sugar.co.uk\/products\/caster-2kg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Whitworths Sugar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhitworths Caster Sugar \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Earl Grey tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Classic Earl Grey Teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Large Egg, slightly beaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Icing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g Whitworths Royal Icing Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tbsp Lemon Juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"earl-grey-biscuits-topped-with-royal-icing-sugar","tags":"cook-time:12-15 minutes, prep-time:25 minutes, related:classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea, serves:26 biscuits","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-16T12:00:06+01:00","alt":"Earl Grey Biscuits Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Earl-Grey-Biscuits-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1660647607"}}

{"id":557003604028,"title":"Apricot Pavlova with Camomile Cream","created_at":"2022-08-03T10:55:10+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003eStep 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreheat the oven to 230°C (210°C fan), then turn it off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the oven is preheating, line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the caster sugar on a small plate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a medium bowl, whisk 2 of the egg whites until frothy. Using a pastry brush, brush a mint leaf with some of the egg white, then cover it completely in the caster sugar. Repeat with the remaining mint leaves, and then transfer all sugared mint leaves to the baking sheet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in the oven and let them dry out for about 40 minutes; the leaves should not colour, but they should be brittle-dry. Let cool, then put the mint leaves into a food processor and grind to a powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransfer 3 tbsp of the mint powder to a medium bowl and stir in the granulated sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreheat the oven to 120°C (100°C fan) and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeat the remaining 2 egg whites at a medium speed using an electric mixer until frothy. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue to beat the whites until soft peaks form. Beat in the mint sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until the meringue is stiff and glossy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSift the icing sugar over the meringue, then fold it in with a rubber spatula. Spoon 2 tbsp of the meringue onto the baking tray. Repeat to form 9 more meringues, and then bake for about 12 minutes, or until they are firm and dry. Turn off the oven, open the door slightly and let the meringues cool in the oven for 1 hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Whilst the oven is preheating, prepare a large bowl of ice water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a saucepan of boiling water, blanch the apricots for 10 seconds, then immediately transfer them to the ice water to cool. Peel the apricots, then halve and pit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small roasting tin, toss the apricots with the honey and chilli. Roast for about 10 minutes, or until they are soft but not mushy. Meanwhile, add the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/quiet-camomile-herbal-infusion\" title=\"Dragonfly Quiet Camomile Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Quiet Camomile teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and water to a mug. Leave to steep for 5 minutes and then remove the teabag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk the butter and tea into the honey in the roasting pan, then strain the sauce into a small bowl, and stir in the vanilla extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the cream and 1 tbsp icing sugar to a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer until firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 meringue on each of the 4 plates. Top each with a dollop of the whipped cream, 3 apricot halves and a drizzle of the camomile honey sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-08-04T09:39:24+01:00","updated_at":"2022-08-04T10:23:17+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g caster sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 large egg whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15g large mint leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tbsp granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g (plus 1 tbsp) icing sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 apricots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230g honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Thai chilli, deseeded and minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ½ tbsp unsalted butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tsp vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e340ml heavy cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/quiet-camomile-herbal-infusion\" title=\"Dragonfly Quiet Camomile Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Quiet Camomile teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"apricot-pavlova-with-camomile-cream","tags":"prep-time:4 hours, related:quiet-camomile-herbal-infusion, serves:4","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-03T11:06:30+01:00","alt":"Apricot Pavlova with Camomile Cream Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Apricot-Pavlova-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1659521191"}}

{"id":557003538492,"title":"Tea and Marmalade Brunch Martini","created_at":"2022-08-03T10:10:48+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdd the gin and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Traditional English tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Traditional English teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to a jar. Cover and let steep for 3-4 hours and remove the teabags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each cocktail, add the lemon juice and marmalade to a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice and shake vigorously. Add the tea-infused gin and stir well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a slice or wedge of orange. \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-08-04T09:34:33+01:00","updated_at":"2022-08-04T10:23:41+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the tea-infused gin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240ml gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Traditional English tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Traditional English teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor each cocktail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp orange marmalade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml tea-infused gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange, to garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"tea-and-marmalade-brunch-martini","tags":"prep-time:4 hours, related:traditional-english-organic-breakfast-tea, serves:4, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-04T09:34:27+01:00","alt":"Tea and Marmalade Brunch Martini Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MartiniCocktail-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1659602068"}}

{"id":556943081532,"title":"MojiTEA","created_at":"2022-07-12T15:56:33+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBrew the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Moroccan Mint teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 60ml boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the teabag and leave to cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine the lime juice, mint and sugar in a tall glass and mix together until the mint leaves bruise lightly releasing their flavour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd ice until the glass is about ¾ full, and then pour in the rum and cooled green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir well and garnish with a wedge of lime and the leftover mint leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/MojiTea-2-1200x1200-min_c9f7c384-ee54-4e55-b808-0a95003b87a3_480x480.jpg?v=1658137050\" alt=\"MojiTea recipe\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-07-19T12:31:25+01:00","updated_at":"2022-07-19T15:14:23+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Moroccan Mint teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml boiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp fresh lime juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 large mint leaves, plus more for garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30ml white rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLime wedges, to garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"mojitea","tags":"prep-time:10 minutes, related:moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea, serves:1, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2022-07-12T16:22:23+01:00","alt":"MojiTea recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MojiTea-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1657639343"}}

{"id":556946653244,"title":"Rooibos Rub","created_at":"2022-07-13T14:35:22+01:00","body_html":"Cut open the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/breakfast-rooibos-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Rooibos Tea \"\u003eDragonfly Organic Rooibos teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and add the tea to a bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the sugar, smoked salt, red pepper flakes and ground coriander and combine well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelect your vegetable or meat alternative and generously sprinkle the rub mixture on top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace on the BBQ until they are cooked through. Take care not to burn the rub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove from the BBQ and enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/RooibosRub-1200x1200-min_480x480.jpg?v=1657719147\" alt=\"Dragonfly Rooibos Rub Recipe\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-07-19T12:31:07+01:00","updated_at":"2022-10-18T16:14:42+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/breakfast-rooibos-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Organic Rooibos Tea \"\u003eDragonfly Organic Rooibos teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp Smoked Salt (we used Cornish Sea Salt Co.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tbsp red pepper flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tbsp ground coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"rooibos-rub","tags":"prep-time:5 minutes, related:breakfast-rooibos-tea, type:savoury","image":{"created_at":"2022-07-13T14:35:22+01:00","alt":"Dragonfly Rooibos Rub Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/RooibosRub2-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1657719322"}}

{"id":556803031100,"title":"Green Tea Apple Chutney","created_at":"2022-05-25T16:04:19+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eCombine all the ingredients in a saucepan on a medium-low heat and stir well. Ensure the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/emerald-mountain-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Pure Green Mountain Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Pure Green Mountain teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are covered by the other ingredients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring to a boil and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.\u003cbr\u003eUncover and simmer over a low heat for 2-3 minutes more to cook off the excess liquid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the teabags, stir, and let cool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpoon into airtight containers, such as glass jars with lids. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Green-tea-apple-chutney-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1653923796\" alt=\"Green Tea Apple Chutney Recipe\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-05-31T12:42:02+01:00","updated_at":"2022-10-18T16:15:17+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/emerald-mountain-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Pure Green Mountain Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Pure Green Mountain teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30g chopped onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml red wine vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50g brown sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml orange juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"green-tea-apple-chutney","tags":"prep-time:1 hour, related:emerald-mountain-organic-green-tea, type:savoury","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-30T16:11:37+01:00","alt":"Green Tea Apple Chutney Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Green-tea-chutney-1200x1200.jpg?v=1653923527"}}

{"id":556802572348,"title":"Iced Tea Pimms","created_at":"2022-05-25T15:30:40+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePut the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-himalaya-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Golden Himalaya Organic Black Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Golden Himalaya teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and half the mint into a large jug, then pour over the freshly boiled water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave to infuse for 10 minutes, then remove the teabags and stir in the sugar. \u003cbr\u003eOnce cool remove the mint. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the orange juice, lemon juice and Pimm’s. Then leave to chill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce completely cool, serve with plenty of ice, slices of orange, lemon, strawberries and remaining mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Black-teapimms-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1653923900\" alt=\"Black Tea Pimms Recipe\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-05-31T12:41:51+01:00","updated_at":"2022-07-14T11:24:54+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-himalaya-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Golden Himalaya Organic Black Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Golden Himalaya teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20g fresh mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2l boiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g caster sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuice of 2 large oranges, plus slices to serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuice of 2 lemons, plus slices to serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400ml Pimm's No. 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliced strawberries, to serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of ice, to serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"pimms-iced-tea","tags":"prep-time:20 minutes, related:golden-himalaya-organic-black-tea, serves:4-6, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-30T16:10:34+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Black-tea-pimms-1200x1200.jpg?v=1653923435"}}

{"id":115461828,"title":"Chai Apple Cake","created_at":"2016-04-14T09:56:15+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003eApples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a medium frying pan melt 25g butter and 25g soft brown sugar over a medium heat, then add the apple slices and cook gently for 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the brandy and cook for a further 5-7 minutes, until a thick syrup has formed around the apple slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cooked but still firm, remove the apples and any syrup from the pan and place to one side to cool. Once cool, chop the apples into small 1cm squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dotted_hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large glass bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen stir in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cooled \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"cape malay chai tea bags\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, vegetable oil and black treacle, you may also need to add a little of the flour to help it combine. Add the remaining flour and stir until thoroughly combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently stir in the chopped pecan nuts, the cooked apples and any syrup. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tip the cake mixture into the lined cake tin, level and bake for 50 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dotted_hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrizzle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the cake has about 15 minutes cooking time remaining, make the drizzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cider in a small pan and heat to a boil, turn off the heat and infuse the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"cape malay chai tea bags\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and leave to steep for 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the teabag and add the granulated sugar to the cider, return to the heat and cook out until the drizzle thickens, around 5 minutes, then add the 8 whole pecan nuts and remove the pan from the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the cake has been in the oven for about 45 minutes, insert a skewer into the centre of the cake and every 2 minutes thereafter. When the skewer comes out clean, the cake is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove from the oven and place on cooling rack in the cake tin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes. Then prick the cake all over with a cocktail stick, and spoon over the drizzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo decorate, place the eight whole pecan nuts evenly around the surface of the cake. When you've done this, release and remove the spring form side of the cake tin and allow the cake to cool completely on the cooling rack before transferring to a serving plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cake can be store in an air tight container for up to 4 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- copy_area --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredients\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/DF_AppleCake2_480x480.jpg?v=1608725909\" alt=\"Chai Apple Cake\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zagged_edge\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ingredients --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- sidebar --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Recipe\",\n \"name\": \"Dragonfly Tea's Chai Apple Cake\",\n \"image\": \"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/recipe_big_425468fa-eec5-4b15-adae-089a69a408d5.jpg?9588989863531826526\",\n \"author\": \"Dragonfly Tea\",\n \"description\": \"A Dragonfly original, this delicious apple cake is infused with our aromatic Cape Malay Chai tea. Packed with fruit and nuts that have been steeped in our spiced rooibos tea and topped with a sweet drizzle, this cake makes a delicious treat on its own or served with custard.\",\n \"recipeIngredient\": [\n \"2 Dessert Apples (i.e. Granny Smith) each apple cut into 12 slices\",\n \"25g Soft brown sugar\",\n \"25g Unsalted butter\",\n \"1 Tablespoon Brandy\",\n \"3 Dragonfly Cape Malay Chai tea bags, steeped in 75ml of boiled water. After 4 minutes, remove the tea bags and leave to cool\",\n \"300g Self raising flour\",\n \"150g Unsalted butter\",\n \"150g Caster sugar\",\n \"2 Large eggs; beaten\",\n \"100g Pecan nuts, reserve 8 whole and chop the remainder\",\n \"1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract\",\n \"3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil (not Olive Oil)\",\n \"1 Tablespoon Black treacle\",\n \"75g Granulated sugar\",\n \"75ml medium sweet cider\",\n \"1 Dragonfly Cape Malay Chai tea bag\"\n ],\n \"recipeInstructions\": \"Apples:\n\nStep 1:\nIn a medium frying pan melt 25g butter and 25g soft brown sugar over a medium heat, then add the apple slices and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the brandy and cook for a further 5 - 7 minutes, until a thick syrup has formed around the apple slices. When cooked but still firm, remove the apples and any syrup from the pan and place to one side to cool. Once cool, chop the apples into small 1cm squares.\n\nCake:\n\nStep 2:\nIn a large glass bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light in colour. Then stir in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cooled tea, vegetable oil and black treacle, you may also need to add a little of the flour to help it combine. Add the remaining flour and stir until thoroughly combined. Gently stir in the chopped pecan nuts, the cooked apples from step 1 and any syrup. \n\nStep 3:\nTip the cake mixture into the lined cake tin, level and bake for 50 minutes.\n\nDrizzle:\n\nStep 4:\nWhen the cake has about 15 minutes cooking time remaining, make the drizzle. Place the cider in a small pan and heat to a boil, turn off the heat and infuse the tea bag and leave to steep for 4 minutes. Remove the tea bag and add the granulated sugar to the cider, return to the heat and cook out until the drizzle thickens, around 5 minutes, then add the 8 whole pecan nuts and remove the pan from the heat.\n\nCake:\n\nStep 5:\nAfter 45 minutes, insert a skewer into the centre of the cake and every 2 minutes thereafter. When the skewer comes out clean, the cake is ready. Remove from the oven and place on cooling rack in the cake tin. \n\nStep 6:\nAllow the cake to cool for 5 minutes. Then prick the cake all over with a cocktail stick, and spoon over the drizzle. To decorate, place the eight whole pecan nuts evenly around the surface of the cake. When you've done this, release and remove the spring form side of the cake tin and allow the cake to cool completely on the cooling rack before transferring to a serving plate. If necessary, store in an air tight container, and eat within 4 days.\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-05-02T14:00:00+01:00","updated_at":"2022-09-05T13:46:28+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cstrong\u003eFor the apples:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 dessert apples (i.e. Granny Smith) each apple cut into 12 slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25g soft brown sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25g unsalted butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp brandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the cake:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"cape malay chai tea bags\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e, steeped in 75ml of boiled water. After 4 minutes, remove the teabags and leave to cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300g self-raising flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g unsalted butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g caster sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 large eggs; beaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g pecan nuts, reserve 8 whole and chop the remainder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp vanilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tbsp vegetable oil (not olive oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003cspan\u003etbsp\u003c\/span\u003e black treacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the drizzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75ml medium sweet cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"chai tea cooking recipes\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai tea bag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine a 20cm (7cm deep) spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper (sides and bottom) and preheat the oven to 180°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"chai-tea-apple-cake","tags":"cook-time:50 minutes, related:cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2020-12-23T12:16:39+00:00","alt":"Chai Apple Cake Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/DF_AppleCake.jpg?v=1660746163"}}