With the holiday season in full swing, what’s better than tea-inspired recipes and a nice hot cuppa to entertain yourself and guests? Some of these recipes and tea suggestions are our favorites during the most festive time of year.
Entertaining With Tea
Liven up your traditional ham with this recipe: Baked Ham with Maple-Tea Cardamom Glaze. Your favorite jolly fat man would welcome a pick-me-up next to the chimney. You’ll also love these Chai-Spiced Shortbread Cookies.
Elegant and simple really can be used in the same sentence to describe this recipe for Sugared Cranberries. Plan to include this beautiful and somewhat nutritious treat in your next holiday tea party. They will compliment any type of tea we have have.
Sugared Cranberries
Ingredients
- 2 C. granulated sugar
- 2 C. water
- 2 C. fresh cranberries
- ¾ C. superfine sugar
Preparation
Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring mixture until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat. (Do not boil or the cranberries may pop when added.) Stir in cranberries; pour mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving steeping liquid, if desired. Place superfine sugar in a shallow dish. Add the cranberries, rolling to coat with sugar. Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature 1 hour or until dry.
Note: The steeping liquid clings to the berries and helps the sugar adhere. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to a week.
Relaxing With Tea
Finally, you could use a break from the business of the season too, right? Come in and let us brew up something to warm you, refresh and relax you. Try one of our seasonal teas as a latte: Cranberry Creme, South of the Border or Fireside Chat. Or choose another tea from our huge selection.
Whatever your holidays hold, let us help make them merrier!
