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Tea, it’s what’s for dinner…sort of.

For many of us, tea is the drink of choice with dinner—or any type of meal, for that matter. And tea is just fine on its own as well.

But as mentioned previously, tea can also serve as a useful ingredient in cooking. A number of books explore this side of tea culture, while others focus on foods that pair well with tea.

Alice’s Tea Cup tea room and cookbook featuring recipes for scones, cakes, and afternoon tea fare


by Haley Fox, Lauren Fox

One of the more recent additions in this category comes from the popular Manhattan tea room Alice’s Tea Cup, which has multiple locations. As its subtitle suggests, the book features a collection of recipes for baked goods, sandwiches, and other tea-time favorites.

You can learn more in

this New York Daily News feature on recipes and the kitchen of Alice’s Tea Cup in New York
.

Tea Cookbook by Tonia George featuring savory and sweet recipes using tea as an ingredient


by Tonia George

If cooking with tea is new to you, this book introduces a wide range of creative possibilities, including dishes like mussels in tea-infused broth and tea-based couscous preparations.

Culinary Tea cookbook featuring over 100 traditional and modern tea-based recipes


by Cynthia Gold, Lise Stern

This book combines classic tea recipes—such as tea-smoked duck—with original creations developed by the authors.

For a more detailed look, see

this in-depth review of Culinary Tea and its tea-based recipes and techniques
.

Tales of a Tea Leaf cookbook exploring tea cuisine, recipes, and tea culture traditions


by Jill Yates

Despite its ambitious title, this cookbook is best viewed as one of several helpful guides to cooking with tea. It includes both cultural background and a variety of recipes for beverages and dishes.

Don’t miss William’s blog,

Tea Guy Speaks blog featuring commentary on tea culture and culinary uses of tea
!

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