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Tea infused desserts are here to stay, so why not try one. Switch up your dessert palate and add tea for an exciting change. Below you’ll find 3 of our favorite tea infused desserts.

Earl Grey Tea Infused Lemon Bars (via The Gingered Whisk)

Take a modern twist on everyone’s favorite summer lemon bar by adding earl grey tea to your recipe. Everyone loves a good lemon bar, so why not add something new to the mix. The sweet tangy taste of lemon combined with the subtle citrus aroma from the earl grey tea creates a perfect custard to accent the crunchy taste of the shortbread. Our earl grey tea is our favorite to use for this recipe as it provides a delicate blend of large leaf black teas and features oil of Bergamot.

All of the ingredients for this simple earl grey infused lemon bar can be found at your local grocery store. First, you’ll start with your shortbread.

Shortbread Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups of flour
• 1/3 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/8 tsp of Salt
• 1 Tsp Loose Leaf Earl Grey tea
• 8 Tbsp of chilled butter cut into smaller pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine together the flour, sugar, and 1 tsp of tea leaves until they are fully combined and then add salt for a bit of a flavored accent.
3. Press the butter squares into your baking pan and add the ingredients on top of the butter.
4. Let it bake for 19 minutes or until lightly browned.

Custard Ingredients:

• ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tsp of Loose-Leaf Earl Grey tea
• 2 Tbsp of flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• ½ tsp of baking powder
• 2 tsp of lemon zest
• 3 eggs
• 1 Tbsp of powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Microwave the lemon juice on high for 30 seconds in a medium microwavable bowl.
2. Add 1 tsp of loose-leaf earl grey tea to the heated lemon juice and let the combination steep for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk together sugar, flour, and baking powder in another bowl.
4. Add the eggs, lemon zest, and sugar to the heated lemon juice combination after the 10 minutes are over and mix until combined.
5. Combine the juice mixture with the sugar mixture and whisk until fully combined.
6. Pour the filling onto the hot shortbread and bake for 23 minutes or until set.
7. Allow the lemon bars to cool for 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes is over, dust the bars with powdered sugar and enjoy your tasty treat.

Matcha White Chocolate Cookies (via Just One Cookbook)

Not only is Matcha high in antioxidants, like many other green teas, and boosts your immune system, but it can also be a tasty addition to any dessert. Hop on the matcha dessert trend and test these Matcha White Chocolate Cookies. These buttery and crispy texture of these cookies are perfect to enjoy with your afternoon cup of tea. Although Matcha is not apart of our online collection of teas, there are plenty of other green teas to check out to include in other recipes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ Tbsp of matcha green tea powder
• ¾ cup of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• Sea salt
• 2 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup of white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the flour and matcha green tea powder in a large mixing bowl.
2. Sift the combination to ensure there are no chunks.
3. Add the unsalted butter to this combination and blend it together until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
4. Add a pinch of sea salt and continue blending.
5. In a separate bowl, add the powdered sugar and egg yolks and mix until well combined.
6. Combine these two mixtures for a thick, doughy consistency.
7. Add the white chocolate chips and mix until dispersed in the combination.
8. Take the doughy combination out of the bowl and roll it into a ball. Cut the ball in half and roll into 2 cylinders.
9. Wrap the cylinders in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm. This should take around 2 hours.
10. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
11. Cut the cylinders into 1/3 inches thick rounds and place them on your baking sheet.
12. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned. Let them cool for 5 minutes and then enjoy them with a cup of your favorite tea.

Chai Tea Scones (via Honest & Truly)

Fall is just around the corner, and chai tea is always a fall favorite. Enjoy a chai tea scone to remind you of the festive and flavorful tastes of fall.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of milk
• 2 bags of chai tea
• 10 Tbsp of butter
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 ½ cups of oats
• 1/3 cups of sugar
• 1 Tbsp of baking soda
• 1 Tsp of cinnamon
• ¼ Tsp of cardamom
• ½ Tsp of ginger
• ½ Tsp of salt
• 1 egg
• ½ cups of powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Heat your milk and two bags of chai tea in a small saucepan. Let this simmer for 6 minutes.
3. Combine the flour, sugar, oatmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt in a mixing bowl and mix until fully combined.
4. Remove the tea bags from the heated milk and squeeze to get out all of the rich flavor.
5. In a separate bowl, add milk, an egg, and the heated butter and mix together.
6. Combine the two mixtures.
7. Once a doughy consistency is achieved, place the dough on a rolling pan and roll it out.
8. Cut the dough into your desired shape and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
9. For a yummy drizzle, combine powdered sugar, the remaining chai infused milk and stir.
10. Allow the cooked scones to cool for 3-5 minutes and then drizzle on top of your cooked scones and you are ready to enjoy this fall flavored scone.

Adding tea to dessert can be a fun twist for any recipe. We hope these tea-infused desserts please all of our sweet-tooth readers. Take your tea-time to the next level and try one of these tasty desserts today. Our vast collection of loose leaf tea gives you room to experiment with your own tea-infused dessert.