We love using tea in all types of ways, including traditional steeping, cocktails, mocktails, and of course - dessert! So this delicious Tea Cake with Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest was an absolute hit. We adapted the recipe to experiment with one of our own black teas, Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea.
We started Alaya in part to showcase the vast diversity of black teas across India, from delicate Darjeelings to super bold Assams from India's Northeast. To help you break them down, we've designed Alaya Black Tea Guide.
A warm pot of loose leaf tea is the perfect follow-up to any dinner, but did you know tea can also be used to add complexity and flavor to your mocktails, cocktails and other beverages? For your next dinner party, consider mixing things up by incorporating tea.
Fennel is considered a cooling spice and helps our bodies cool down as well. Brew this tea over the stove, or steep it overnight in room temperature water for tea you can sip on throughout the day.
In honor of Mother's Day, we chatted with our (very opinionated) moms about their favorite tea habits, thoughts about tea in America, and what they want to see next from Alaya Tea.
To incorporate chamomile flowers into your baking, simply infuse them into existing ingredients (like butter, milk, etc.) and then strain them out. The result is a natural, gentle sweetness with floral notes that pairs well with cakes, cookies and pastries.
While Hibiscus Flowers can certainly be had hot, they also make for a tangy and tart summer drink served cold or room temperature -- and are a fabulous ingredient in all kinds of other recipes including ice pops, granita, and more.
Cleanse your palate with the perfect nightcap (or daytime iced tea). Alaya's Fresh Mint is a peppermint blend, sourced from certified regenerative organic fields and Fair for Life farmers in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Assam Orthodox Black Tea is your true-blue black tea. Orthodox refers to the fact that it’s a full leaf loose tea made the traditional way. The resulting tea leaves will bloom when they’re steeped.
