Cookies might just be the best part of Christmas, and what a better way to eat them than with a cuppa? We compiled a list of our favorite cookie recipes and teas that pair perfectly with each flavor.
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GREEN TEA
Green tea's earthy flavor pairs beautifully with nutty desserts like toffee and pecan cookies. On the sweeter side, try a jasmine green tea with a chocolate chip or oatmeal cookie.
We recommend these Toffee and Pecan Cookies from Eazy Peazy Mealz:
BLACK TEA
Black tea has a robust taste which is great combined with rich desserts and bold flavors like chocolate. This combo will make your taste buds happy for the holidays. We highly suggest trying Gunpowder Black Tea - Made of Tea
We recommend these Christmas chocolate desserts:
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Minimalist Baker
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies from Fifteen Spatulas
JASMINE TEA
The sweet floral blend of jasmine tea pairs well a cookie that won’t overpower the tea’s delicate flavor. These cookie recipes are a perfect choice to complement your tea.
We love
Jasmine Gold - Asheville Tea Co
We recommend these desserts:
Soft Batch Christmas Sprinkle Cookies from the Salty Marshmallow
Cream Wafer Tree Cookies from Inspired by Charm
EARL GREY
The pleasantly bitter taste of Earl Grey will create a nice balance with the citrus flavor of these lemon and ricotta cookies or the subtle taste of cream wafer tree cookies.
This perfectly traditional tea tastes great with milk and sugar
We recommend these recipes:
Lemon and Ricotta Italian Christmas Cookies from Cooking Classy
Cream Wafer Tree Cookies from Inspired by Charm
CHAI
Why not add an extra kick to your cookies with a cup of chai? Holidays are the perfect time to indulge in spices and sweet treats.
We recommend these cookies:
Christmas Spice Cookies from Homemade Hooplah
Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies from Diethood
Check out one of our favorite Chai teas
LEMON TEA
Lemon tea is a great sipping drink for the cold season. Ginger snap cookies and lemon tea just belong together.
We recommend this recipe:
Snow Topped Gingersnaps from Homemade Hooplah
Pair it with
Chamomile Lemon - The Republic of Tea
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