Tea Blog

As noted previously in these pages, there is some evidence suggesting that tea may support

dental health and oral hygiene through compounds found in tea leaves
,
as well as overall oral health.

This idea has progressed to the point where green tea extract is now included in

dental care products such as mouthwash, toothpaste, and oral hygiene formulations
.

At the opposite end of the spectrum are products that combine tea with sugar to create various sweet treats. One of the most well-known examples is sweet tea, a heavily sweetened iced tea that is especially popular in the southern United States.

For those who prefer their tea in solid form, there is a wide range of tea-infused candies and confections available.

Pairing tea with

chocolate and cocoa-based confections infused with tea flavors

has become a popular trend among specialty food producers.

For an in-depth look, see

this series of reviews examining tea-infused chocolates from multiple confectionery brands
,
which evaluates offerings from several producers including Charles Chocolates, Dolfin Chocolat, and others.

If green tea truffles sound appealing, you can try making your own using

this recipe for green tea truffles using matcha or infused chocolate
,
or purchase ready-made options from

Torn Ranch gourmet tea-flavored chocolates, truffles, and specialty sweets
.

For a broader overview of pairing tea with chocolate, see

this article discussing the growing popularity of tea and chocolate flavor combinations
.

Chocolate is not the only sweet option. Fans of hard candies can explore

Ten Ren tea-flavored candies including black, green, jasmine, and oolong varieties
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along with other tea-inspired snacks.

There are also products such as Bali’s Best Tea Candy, available in flavors like Classic Iced Tea and Green Tea Latte. A detailed tasting perspective can be found in

this review of Bali’s Best tea candies and flavored variations
.

Another creative option is

Verithe’s tea-based candy lollipops made with high-quality tea and herbal ingredients
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which combine tea extracts with unique elements such as rosemary sticks.