Tea Recipes
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Scrumptious Chai Almonds
I’m a big fan of delicious protein-rich snacks that travel well. With this in mind, I recently created this recipe for roasted chai tea infused almonds. These wholesome nuts have a touch of caffeine and a little sweetness, making them a delightful afternoon pick-me-up.
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The Allure of the Matcha Latte & How to Make a Perfect Cup of Matcha
Matcha is having a good year. If you are unfamiliar with Matcha, it’s a powdered green tea made famous by Japanese Zen monks. It has been used for centuries to create a sense of calm and focused alertness in both meditation and mindful living. We’ve been seeing all kinds of recipes lately using Matcha in…
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Turmeric Ginger Chai
Something a number of us here at Arogya have in common is a shared interest in visiting India. Our experiences there have also fostered a mutual love for traditional Indian chai, which is a creamy blend of black tea, milk, sugar, and aromatic spices, typically ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and black pepper. On a…
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Assam Tea with a Medicinal Kick
During my most recent trip to India in January, an inspiring young man named Lokesh Jadev taught me a delightful, throat-soothing way to prepare Assam tea. When he’s not traveling or studying, Lokesh selflessly devotes his energy to helping the children and staff at Deenabandhu. In the past few years, he’s developed a passion for cooking;…
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Savory Lapsang Souchong Tofu
Infusing tofu with the complex flavor of lapsang souchong tea is a delightful way to dress up vegetarian protein. As always, we invite you to be creative in the kitchen. This simple recipe can be elaborated upon by adding a little maple syrup, scallions, or garlic.
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Oolong Bomb – a Powerful Way to Brew Oolong Tea
At Arogya we have been drinking what we call the “Oolong Bomb”. It is inspired by gong-fu style preparation and creates a powerful brew, ideal for enhancing focus and productivity. A normal cup of Oolong contains one teaspoon of tea leaves for an 8 oz. cup. Our “Oolong Bomb” contains twice the amount of tea…
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Iced Berry Blend Tea
Our organic berry blend is one of our favorite teas to serve over ice for a refreshing summer brew. Made from raisins, hibiscus, cranberry, elderberry, and blackberry, it’s delicious as is or with a bit of lime juice and natural sweetener like honey or agave.
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Chinese Tea Eggs
A few months ago, our shiatsu therapist Suzy made some Chinese tea eggs for us to try. We immediately fell in love with this savory dish and wanted to share the recipe with you. Tea eggs are a traditional snack in many parts of China. In cities like Shanghai or Beijing, you can find delicious…
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Tea-Infused Chia Pudding Recipe
Looking for a light, healthy, and not too sweet snack? Try making this tea-infused chia seed pudding! Not only is it very low in fat and calories, but it’s loaded with nutrients and very filling as well.
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Gluten-Free Blueberry-Chia Muffins
We’re passionate about eating well here at Arogya. We also love a sweet, guilt-free indulgence from time to time. For this reason, I devised this recipe for gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, paleo-diet friendly, and yummy blueberry-chia muffins seasoned with a touch of Earl Grey tea.