Food Pairings
With the changing times, tea is being enjoyed as a combination in numerous innovative ways. Still an evolving art, pairing teas with particular types of food can add new dimensions to your gourmet drinking & dining experience. The variety of flavors and aromas found across the world of tea offer countless culinary opportunities! As you consider the pairing of tea and food, keep in mind that the most important consideration is your own personal taste. Below, we offer a number of suggestions, but one can always create their own innovations time and again.
Black Tea
Characteristics:
Robust flavours
Rich Aroma
Deep Colour
Suggestions:
- Meats
- Spicy Dishes
- Egg Preparations
- Creamy Desserts
- Fish
- Chinese Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
- Indian Cuisine
- Highly Seasoned Foods
- Smoked Salmon
- Chicken
- Lemony Desserts
- Breakfast Foods
- Chocolate Preparations
White Tea
Characteristics:
Subtle flavor
Light Colour-
Suggestions:
- White Rice
- Pasta
- White Sause based Continental Specialities
Green Tea
Characteristics:
Subtle flavor
Vegetative Flavour
Aroma
Mild Colour-
Suggestions:
- Green Salads
- Sea Food
- Rice Preprations
- Melons
- Chicken
- Asian & Middle Eastern Foods
Oolong Tea
Characteristics:
Complex Flavour
Rich Taste
Suggestions:
- Scallop Based Dishes
- Lobster
- Desserts
- Duck
- Grilled Meats
- Fresh Fruits
Pu-erh Tea
Characteristics:
Digestive Benefits
Light Colour
Suggestions:
- Meat Dishes
- Oily Foods
- Stir Fry