Did you know the Girl Scouts are turning 100 years old this year? And they’re celebrating with, you guessed it, tea and cookies! Arguably, one of the most important part of the Scouts’ century-long history has been selling some of the most delicious cookies. A valuable service indeed, especially for tea drinkers looking for just the right treat to compliment a freshly brewed cup.
It’s hard to think of a tea that wouldn’t taste great coupled with any of the Scouts’ many-flavored cookies, especially if you take your tea creamy and smooth with milk. Here are some suggestions to try out.
Thin Mints
There’s a reason why these particular cookies rank high up on most people’s lists of GS Cookies. They’re just the right mixture of sweet and refreshing, packing a powerful punch of minty goodness in every bite. Toss them in the freezer to make them extra cold, and then dip them in a hot cup of Chocolate Mint Rooibos for a cookie-tea combination that will make sure you get the best out of your Thin Mints. For a nighttime treat, try Mint Chamomile, a sweet nightcap.
Tre foils
These are classic shortbread cookies that can go well with just about any kind of tea, but go especially well with a classic black tea. Couple it up with our Vanilla Tea, with Real Vanilla Pieces, a black tea rich in flavor and aroma and dressed up enough to make it a great choice for dessert. It’s also decaf, which makes it great post-meals or right before bed. For another black tea option with a more floral flourish, try your tre foils with our Rose Congou Black Tea.
Thank U Berry Munch
Bring out all the fruity flavors in these cookies with a tea like Summer Companion, filled with the flavors of strawberries, juniper berries, red and black currants and blackberry leaves. If you’re enjoying your cookies outdoors on a sunny day, try this tea as a refreshing iced tea blend. If not, you might want to opt for Boldly Blackberry, a black tea punctuated with strong notes of blackberry.
Samoas
Coconut and spice go hand in hand, so why not try these with a great chai tea? As far as flavors go, Samoas have always been one of the more adventurous GS cookies, so it makes sense to enjoy them with something equally exciting. Chai made from real spices is a real treat. With a mixture of cardamom, ginger and cinammon our Masala Chai is a bold and flavorful match for Samoas. If you’re looking to get a bit more of that coconut taste, go for the Coconut Chai.
Tagalongs
These chocolate-covered peanut butter delights are another big crowd-pleaser. We recommend our South of the Border Chocolate Tea, an homage to the Aztecs, who know that chocolate and chili powder are the perfect combination of sweet and spice. Bring peanut butter into the equation and you’ve got yourself a multilayer medley of great flavors. With our Carmelita Tea, you can swirl in hints of caramel and vanilla. The Chinese call this tea a meditative tea. Chances are you’ll be saying Mmmmmm instead of Ommmm.