Drink tea? Of course. Eat tea? Why not?
As noted in this article on cooking with tea and culinary applications, tea is not just for drinking. It can also be used as an ingredient in a wide variety of recipes, from sweet desserts to savory dishes. If you’re interested in exploring this topic further, here are several books that offer insight and inspiration.
Cooking With Tea: Techniques and Recipes for Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts, and More
By Robert Wemischner & Diana Rosen
This book features over 100 recipes incorporating tea into a range of dishes. It also includes useful guidance on tea and food pairings, along with background information and historical context.
Tea Cuisine: A New Approach to Flavoring Contemporary and Traditional Dishes
By Joanna Pruess & John Harney
A revised edition of Eat Tea, this volume presents a variety of tea-based recipes along with a helpful introduction to tea essentials. John Harney’s connection to Harney & Sons premium tea blends adds further credibility for tea enthusiasts.
The Ultimate Tea Diet
By Mark Ukra & Sharyn Kolberg
While not strictly a cookbook, this book explores the role tea can play in diet and wellness. It includes a collection of tea-based recipes for drinks and meals along with guidance on incorporating tea into a health-focused lifestyle.
New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts
By Mutsuko Tokunaga
As the title suggests, this book focuses on creative uses of green tea varieties and culinary applications, offering recipes alongside background information and cultural context.
Cooking with Green Tea: Delicious Dishes Enhanced by the Benefits of Green Tea
By Ying Chang Compestine
This book highlights the versatility of green tea in cooking, combining recipes with discussions of its potential health-related qualities and culinary appeal.
Whether you’re experimenting with tea-infused desserts or looking to enhance savory dishes, these books provide a wide range of ideas for bringing tea into your kitchen.
Don’t miss William’s blog at Tea Guy Speaks for tea insights and commentary.
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