{"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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Malay Chai - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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 alt=\"Spiced Chai Latte\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/ChaiLatte_1200x1200_2024-min_480x480.jpg?v=1728314517\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2024-10-07T16:22:42+01:00","updated_at":"2024-10-07T16:30:36+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Buy Dragonfly Tea Cape Malay Chai Spiced Rooibos\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabags \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp honey (we used \u003ca title=\"Hilltop Honey\" href=\"https:\/\/lovehilltop.com\/collections\/honey%20\" target=\"_blank\"\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, product-cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos, related:cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos, serves:2, type:breakfast","image":{"created_at":"2024-10-07T16:22:26+01:00","alt":"Chai Latte Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/ChaiLatte_1200x1200_2024-min.jpg?v=1728314546"}}

{"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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-chai-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Chai Rooibos - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Chai Rooibos teabags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Choco Chai Brownies\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/RooibosChaiBrownies2_1200x1200_2024-min_480x480.jpg?v=1728298626\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2024-10-04T15:01:59+01:00","updated_at":"2025-05-15T11:52:54+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g \u003ca title=\"Whitworths Soft Dark Brown Sugar\" href=\"https:\/\/whitworths-sugar.co.uk\/products\/dark-soft-brown\" target=\"_blank\"\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\/cape-chai-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Chai Rooibos - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Chai Rooibos teabags\u003c\/span\u003e\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, product-cape-chai-rooibos, related:cape-chai-rooibos, serves:16, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2025-05-15T11:52:52+01:00","alt":null,"width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Choco_Chai_Brownies_CapeChai1200x1200.jpg?v=1747306374"}}

{"id":555909251132,"title":"Mint Chocolate Brownies","created_at":"2021-08-05T16:32:46+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePreheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButter the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking tray, line it with parchment with the paper extending at least an inch above the long sides to act as handles for getting the brownies out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo melt the chocolate, put about 2 inches of water in a small pan and heat to a gentle simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the water and melt the butter and dark chocolate. Be sure that the water is hot but not boiling and that it doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir occasionally with a spatula until the mixture is completely melted (6-7 minutes). Turn off the heat, leaving the bowl over the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a food processor, finely grind the \u003ca title=\"Dragonfly Three Mint Medley Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/three-mint-medley\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Three Mint Medley tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves\u003c\/span\u003e with the sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, peppermint extract, salt, and peppermint sugar until just combined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Slowly add the flour, gently folding it in with a spatula until combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold in the white chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the mixture into the prepared tray and bake until a knife inserted into the centre comes out almost clean, 35-40 minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the tray on a rack to cool to room temperature. Lift the paper lining to pull the brownies out of the tray. Peel the paper off the brownies and put them on a cutting board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cut into thirty squares, about 2x2 inches. Dust with cocoa powder through a sieve, and top with mint leaves. Serve and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Mint chocolate Brownies\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/MintChocolateBrownies_1200x1200_2024-min_480x480.jpg?v=1728299784\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2024-10-04T15:01:44+01:00","updated_at":"2024-10-07T12:17:18+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225g unsalted butter + a little extra to grease the baking tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160g dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/three-mint-medley\" title=\"Three Mint Medley Herbal Infusion - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Three Mint Medley tea\u003c\/a\u003e leaves (from about 2 teabags)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400g granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 large eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp peppermint extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 tsp salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120g plain flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g white chocolate chunks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocoa powder, for dusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint leaves, to garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"peppermint-brownies","tags":"Caffeine Free Tea, cook-time:30-40 minutes, prep-time:25-30 minutes + cooling and chilling time, product-three-mint-medley, related:three-mint-medley, serves:30, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2024-10-07T12:17:18+01:00","alt":"Peppermint Brownies recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MintChocolateBrownies2_1200x1200_2024-min.jpg?v=1728299838"}}

{"id":556802572348,"title":"Iced Tea Pimms","created_at":"2022-05-25T15:30:40+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePut the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-breakfast-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Golden Breakfast Black Tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Golden Breakfast teabags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\" alt=\"Black Tea Pimms Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Black-teapimms-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1653923900\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2024-10-04T10:38:59+01:00","updated_at":"2024-10-07T16:35:47+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/golden-breakfast-black-tea\" title=\"Golden Breakfast Black Tea - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Golden Breakfast 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":"Black Tea, prep-time:20 minutes, product-golden-breakfast-black-tea, related:golden-breakfast-black-tea, serves:4-6, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2024-10-07T16:35:46+01:00","alt":"Iced Tea Pimms","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/IcedTeaPimms_1200x1200_2024-min.jpg?v=1728315347"}}

{"id":15059285,"title":"Earl Grey Iced Tea","created_at":"2014-08-07T12:07:55+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"hero-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy_area\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew one \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos\"\u003eDragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a mug for 3-4 minutes. Remove the bag then let the tea cool at room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill (where it will keep for up to 24 hours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the honey into a glass, then add the fresh orange juice and stir well until the honey is dissolved. Add 2-3 ice cubes then fill with the chilled tea. Add a sprig of mint and a slice of orange, then mix and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Dragonfly Iced Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/DF_IceTea2_480x480.jpg?v=1617717114\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dotted_hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reference\"\u003eRecipe created for Dragonfly Tea by food blogger Valerie Vago-Laurer of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nettle \u0026amp; Quince Tea blog\" href=\"https:\/\/nettleandquince.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNettle \u0026amp; Quince\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Follow Valerie on twitter as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"nettle and quince twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nettleandquince\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@nettleandquince\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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 \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Recipe\",\n \"name\": \"Earl Grey Iced Tea\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/recipe_earl_grey_iced_tea.jpg?31043\",\n \"author\": \"Dragonfly Tea\",\n \"description\": \"This non-alcoholic iced tea is made with our beautifully fragrant Earl Grey Rooibos Tea. Because rooibos (redbush) is a naturally caffeine free tea, the whole family can enjoy this drink at any time of the day, even before bed.\",\n \"recipeIngredient\": [\n \"1 Earl Grey Rooibos tea bag\",\n \"1 tsp mild liquid honey\",\n \"1 tbsp freshly pressed orange juice\",\n \"Ice cubes\",\n \"1 orange slice\",\n \"Mint leaves\"\n ],\n \"recipeInstructions\": \"Brew one tea bag of Earl Grey Rooibos in a mug for 3-4 minutes. Remove the bag then let the tea cool at room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill (where it will keep for up to 24 hours).\n\nPour the honey into a glass, then add the fresh orange juice and stir well until the honey is dissolved. Add 2-3 ice cubes then fill with the chilled tea. Add a sprig of mint and a slice of orange, then mix and serve..\",\n \"prepTime\": \"PT20M\",\n \"cookTime\": \"PT0M\",\n \"totalTime\": \"PT25M\",\n \"recipeYield\": \"1\"\n}\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":23825924,"published_at":"2024-07-01T12:08:02+01:00","updated_at":"2024-07-01T12:08:02+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cem\u003eThe quantities below make one cocktail – multiply as necessary.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/earl-grey-rooibos\" title=\"Dragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Earl Grey Rooibos teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp mild liquid honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp freshly pressed orange juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 orange slice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"earl-grey-iced-tea","tags":"product-earl-grey-rooibos, related:earl-grey-rooibos-tea, serves:1, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2021-04-06T14:48:55+01:00","alt":"Earl Grey Iced Tea - Dragonfly","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/DF_IceTea.jpg?v=1617716935"}}

{"id":312126505020,"title":"Earl Grey Madeleines","created_at":"2019-05-09T11:07:14+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrind the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Classic Earl Grey Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Classic Earl Grey tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e into a fine powder using a pestle and mortar. Put the tea and sugar together in a bowl and rub together with your fingertips until the sugar is scented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the eggs to the sugar mixture and beat them with an electric mixer. Gradually pour in the honey and whisk for around 5 minutes until the mixture is pale, thicker in consistency and the volume has doubled.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen gradually add the flour, salt and baking powder to the mixture and beat until fully combined. Finally add in the softened butter. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap against the surface to create an airtight seal. Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreheat your oven to 240°C and line the moulds with butter and a little flour. Pour no more than a tablespoon of mixture into the moulds and don't worry about spreading it evenly as the oven will even everything out. For the best results, chill the mould and the batter for 10 minutes in your fridge before baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake for about 2-3 minutes, until you see a small dip in the mixture, then reduce the temperature of the oven to 200°C. Cook for an additional 4 minutes, during which time the mixture should start to take shape. Once the hump has formed, reduce the temperature to 180°C and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the madeleines are golden. The total cooking time is between 10-12 minutes, if you over bake, the madeleines will be too dry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove from the mould immediately and let the madeleines cool on a wire rack. Make sure that for each new batch the mould is cool and properly buttered and floured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese madeleines are best eaten slightly warm, just a short time after they have been taken out of the oven, however you can store them for a couple of days in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"earl grey madeleines\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Dragonfly-Tea-Christmas-19-web_2048x2048.jpg?v=1557495544\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2024-07-01T12:07:13+01:00","updated_at":"2024-07-01T12:07:13+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tbsp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/black-teas\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea\" title=\"Dragonfly Classic Earl Grey Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Classic Earl Grey tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g caster sugar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 eggs at room temperature \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tbsp runny honey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160g flour \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pinch salt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp baking powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115g softened butter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"earl-grey-madeleines","tags":"cook-time:15 minutes, prep-time:2 hours, product-classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea, related:classic-earl-grey-organic-black-tea, serves:24, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2020-11-30T16:55:01+00:00","alt":"Dragonfly Tea Classic Earl Grey Tea Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/DF_EarlGrey_Madeleines-min.jpg?v=1692009923"}}

{"id":15060197,"title":"Moonlight Flight Tea Cocktail","created_at":"2014-08-07T15:17:18+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eInfuse one \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Moonlight Jasmine tea bag\"\u003eMoonlight Jasmine teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the gin for approx. 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Then strain the liquor through a fine sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, assemble your cocktail by placing the tea and gin liquor into a cocktail shaker along with the vermouth, lemon juice and cherry liqueur. Add a few ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dotted_hr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reference\"\u003eRecipe created for Dragonfly Tea by food blogger Valerie Vago-Laurer of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nettleandquince.com\/\" title=\"food blogger\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNettle \u0026amp; Quince\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Follow Valerie on twitter as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nettleandquince\" title=\"food blogger on twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e@nettleandquince\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reference\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Moonlight-Flight-Cocktail2-min.jpg?v=1652440809\" alt=\"Moonlight Flight Tea Cocktail with teabags\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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\": \"Moonlight Flight Tea Cocktail\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/recipe_moonlight_flight.jpg?31872\",\n \"author\": \"Dragonfly Tea\",\n \"description\": \"This refined drink is inspired by the classic Aviation cocktail. Here we’ve infused gin with our gently aromatic Moonlight Jasmine green tea for a light and refreshing brew that will dress up any festive summer evening.\",\n \"recipeIngredient\": [\n \"120ml (4 fl oz) gin\",\n \"1 Moonlight Jasmine tea bag\",\n \"30ml (1 fl oz) dry vermouth\",\n \"30ml (1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice\",\n \"15ml (0.5 fl oz) Maraschino Cherry Liqueur (available from Amazon)\",\n \"Ice cubes\"\n ],\n \"recipeInstructions\": \"Infuse one Moonlight Jasmine tea bag in the gin for approx. 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Then strain the liquor through a fine sieve.\n\nNext, assemble your cocktail by placing the tea and gin liquor into a cocktail shaker along with the vermouth, lemon juice and cherry liqueur. Add a few ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.\",\n \"prepTime\": \"PT120M\",\n \"cookTime\": \"PT0M\",\n \"totalTime\": \"PT130M\",\n \"recipeYield\": \"4\"\n}\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2024-06-27T14:15:44+01:00","updated_at":"2024-06-27T14:15:44+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cem\u003eThe quantities below make one cocktail – multiply as necessary.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120ml gin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 \u003ca title=\"Moonlight Jasmine tea recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea\"\u003eDragonfly Moonlight Jasmine teabag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30ml dry vermouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30ml fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15ml Maraschino Cherry Liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"moonlight-flight-tea-cocktail","tags":"prep-time:2 hours, related:moonlight-jasmine-organic-green-tea, serves:1, type:tea cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-13T12:22:26+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Moonlight-Flight-Cocktail-min_a45b66fd-8851-4240-b44a-95eb33d09109.jpg?v=1652440946"}}

{"id":606112153894,"title":"Chai Spiced Fruit Compote","created_at":"2023-10-12T16:42:02+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBring 350ml of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the honey and add the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Malay Chai Organic tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ensure the string and tags are wrapped around the handle of your saucepan. Then add the dried fruit and reduce the heat to medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the inside. Add this and the vanilla bean itself to the saucepan. Return to a boil then reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemove the teabags and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens to a loose syrup, this will take about 8 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce thickened, remove the vanilla bean and discard. Transfer the compote to a bowl and allow to cool slightly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe compote will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2023-10-24T09:35:21+01:00","updated_at":"2023-10-24T09:35:21+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tbsp organic clear honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Malay Chai Organic tea \"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e170g organic dried apricots, quartered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e170g organic dried figs, halved if small, quartered if large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e170g organic golden raisins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ vanilla bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"chai-spiced-fruit-compote","tags":"cook-time:20 minutes, prep-time:10 minutes, related:cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos, serves: 4-6, type:breakfast","image":{"created_at":"2023-10-16T11:38:24+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/CapeMalayCompote-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1697452704"}}

{"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 \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\" title=\"Moroccan Mint Organic Green Tea\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/moroccan-mint-organic-green-tea\"\u003eDragonfly Organic Moroccan Mint teabags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\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":"2023-10-02T10:13:21+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 minutes + 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 title=\"Buy Dragonfly Mountain Honeybush Organic Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDragonfly Mountain Honeybush teabags\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":"2023-10-02T10:14:31+01:00","summary_html":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cinnamon stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 \u003ca title=\"Buy Dragonfly Mountain Honeybush Organic Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/mountain-honeybush-organic-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDragonfly Mountain Honeybush teabags\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Dragonfly Cape Malay Chai Spiced Rooibos\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay Chai teabags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/DF_Chai_Cookie_4-min_480x480.jpg?v=1727793710\" alt=\"Chai-Spiced Toffee Apple Cookies\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Hayley Steward","user_id":75015061564,"published_at":"2022-10-28T13:28:58+01:00","updated_at":"2024-10-01T16:11:56+01:00","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\/cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos\" title=\"Cape Malay Chai - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Cape Malay 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:cape-malay-organic-spiced-rooibos, serves:24, type:Baking","image":{"created_at":"2024-10-01T15:37:19+01:00","alt":"","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Chai_CookiesCMC_1200x1200pc-min.jpg?v=1727793439"}}

{"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 title=\"Dragonfly Earl Grey tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-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\"\u003e@Lolliesandbakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Earl Grey Biscuits Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6943\/files\/Earl-Grey-Biscuits_Cup-1200x1200-min.jpg?v=1660647595\"\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":"2023-10-02T10:16:06+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 title=\"Whitworths Sugar\" href=\"https:\/\/whitworths-sugar.co.uk\/products\/caster-2kg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhitworths Caster Sugar \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 \u003ca title=\"Dragonfly Earl Grey tea\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/classic-earl-grey-organic-black-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 Lemon \u0026 Ginger 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 \u003ca title=\"Dragonfly Tea Lively Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonflytea.com\/products\/lively-lemon-and-ginger\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDragonfly Lively Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger teabag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and water to a mug. 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 lemon, ginger and honey sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":5043961,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":42467065916,"published_at":"2022-08-04T09:39:24+01:00","updated_at":"2024-09-26T14:46:35+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\/lively-lemon-and-ginger\" title=\"Lively Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger Organic Tea - Dragonfly Tea\"\u003eDragonfly Lively Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger teabag \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"apricot-pavlova-with-lemon-ginger-cream","tags":"prep-time:4 hours, related:lively-lemon-and-ginger, serves:4, type:desserts","image":{"created_at":"2024-09-26T14:35:02+01:00","alt":"Apricot Pavlova with Camomile Cream Recipe","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/dragonflytea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Apricot-Pavlova-1200x1200_v2-min.jpg?v=1727357703"}}