tea time
Food to enjoy for an afternoon break.
Raisin walnut carrot cake
This raisin walnut carrot cake is a generous, old-fashioned cake with warm spices, sweet carrots, tender crumb, and plenty of texture from chopped walnuts and golden raisins. It is the kind of cake that feels right at home at family gatherings, holiday tables, or an afternoon coffee break. Finished with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar or your favorite cream cheese frosting, it is simple, comforting, and sweet.
Traditional Spanish roscón de reyes
This beautiful, crown-shaped brioche is the centerpiece of Three Kings' Day (Epiphany) celebrations across Spain. While it requires a bit of patience for the dough to rise, the result, a tender, airy crumb decorated like a jeweled crown, is absolutely worth the wait.
Apple turnovers
Apple turnovers are everything you want in a cozy dessert: crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. They’re simple to make with just a few ingredients, bake up beautifully golden, and taste like little hand-held apple pies. Perfect for using up extra apples, serving with coffee, or adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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Coconut bread
A sweet and fluffy bread with coconut flavour, a tropical touch. These breads are perfect to accompany coffee, tea or chocolate, or to enjoy on their own.
Wattleseed muffins
Wattleseed muffins are a delicious addition to both breakfast and tea time. The incorporation of wattleseed gives them a unique, slightly nutty flavor that balances with the natural sweetness of the ingredients.
Lebanese semolina cake (namoura)
This cake, made with simple ingredients like semolina, sugar, and yogurt, it is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. The final touch of syrup adds a luscious sweetness that makes this cake truly irresistible.
Sopapillas
Sopapillas enchant with their light, puffy texture and sweet, honeyed flavor, making them a beloved treat in Mexican cuisine and beyond. They are popular in Latin America, particularly Chile and Argentina.
Explore every tea type
Are you browsing for a specific ‘tea type’ to enhance your collection or daily routine? This article simplifies the complex world of teas. Learn what distinguishes green, black, oolong, and white teas in flavor, origin, and brewing methods. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a casual sipper, discover how each tea type can fit into your lifestyle and possibly impact your health, all while enjoying the nuances of their distinct tastes.
Speculaas
Fragrant and light Dutch cookies, usually made during the cold season and particularly around Saint Nicolas day and Chirstmas.