Tea Blog

A while back I wrote about comfort foods and pairing them with tea (see this

guide to tea and comfort food pairings
). Some comfort foods are especially well suited to an autumn tea party—so let’s focus on those.

Pumpkin Pie

Top of the list—pumpkin pie! Whether you buy one, use a ready-made crust, or make everything from scratch, it’s a perfect autumn treat.

Teas to serve with it include

Ceylon black or green tea
,
Dragonwell (Longjing), and

Darjeeling tea
.

Bread Stuffing

No need for a turkey—the best stuffing can stand on its own.

Whether homemade or stovetop, it pairs well with classic teas like Ceylon, Yunnan, Darjeeling, or

oolong tea varieties
.

Corn Bread and Corn Fritters

Corn-based comfort foods are rich, satisfying, and even better with butter or clotted cream.

Pair them with bold teas like

Assam black tea
,
along with Ceylon, Yunnan, or Kenyan teas.

Coffee Cake (with Tea!)

Despite the name, coffee cake pairs beautifully with tea.

Its moist texture and cinnamon-sugar flavors make it a natural partner for the same teas recommended with corn bread.

Scrambled Eggs

Simple, comforting, and surprisingly perfect with tea. A staple in both calm and chaotic moments.

Best paired with robust teas like Assam, Ceylon,
Keemun, Darjeeling, Kenyan, or oolong.

Baked Squash

A close relative of pumpkin, baked squash can be savory (with butter and garlic) or sweet (with honey or brown sugar).

Serve it with the same teas recommended for pumpkin pie for a well-rounded pairing.

Final Touch

Don’t forget a candle to set the mood—shorter days and cooler temperatures call for a bit of warmth and glow.

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.

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