Tea instead of water as an ingredient

Tea is an incredibly popular drink. So popular that people all over the world prefer tea to water as a beverage. This drink is also a perfect solution for people who do not particularly like drinking water. This way, you can meet your daily fluid requirements.

You can also use tea instead of water in some delicious recipes. In this post, we would like to introduce you to some recipes in which you can use black or green tea as an ingredient.

Smoothies with Black Tea

Brew a pot of black tea from Mevlana Tea and let it cool so that it can serve as the base for your smoothies. You can also freeze the cooled tea in ice cube trays and throw a handful into the blender.

Poaching in Green Tea

Tea is excellent for poaching. You can poach fish, poultry, meat, and even fruit in tea, for example. When poaching for savory dishes, using green tea from Mevlana Tea by Goran Tee is a perfect idea.

Tea Makes Oatmeal Tastier

Oatmeal is usually prepared with milk or water. For a better aroma, Mevlana Black Tea is recommended as a secret ingredient. With this very simple tip, you will have a tastier porridge on your breakfast table.

Baked Goods and Desserts with Tea Aroma

The wide range of tea aromas means endless possibilities for baked goods! Depending on what you are preparing, you can use tea leaves or brewed tea. If a recipe does not contain much liquid, you can opt for the dried leaves to enhance the tea flavor.

It is also helpful to grind the tea in a spice mill if it is coarsely cut or "chunky". Some bakers like to use tea-infused butter when baking.

Here are some of the desserts you can try preparing with tea: cakes, muffins, breads, cookies, pudding/mousse, dairy-free ice cream, chocolate cups, etc.

Soup Broth with Tea Flavor

When you cook your next soup, use tea instead of water, broth, or milk. If you want bone or vegetable broth, add a few tea leaves while the broth is simmering. You can also use a savory tea of your own as a broth.