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When it comes to cookies, we all love ‘em (and love ‘em all!). And on National Homemade Cookie Day, what better way to celebrate than cookies and a cup of Bigelow Tea? Not quite sure what cookie to pair with which tea? No worries. We can help. Because, hey, #TeaProudly fam… that’s what we’re here for!
- Chocolate chip cookies + English Teatime
While chocolate goes well with pretty much everything, it especially pairs well with a robust black tea like English Teatime. English Teatime is a classic cup of tea, perfect for any time of day. This black tea’s smooth, full-bodied structure shows light malty notes with a bold, clean finish. Rich, invigorating, and versatile, English Teatime is the perfect complement to a homemade chocolate chip cookie. You won’t be disappointed. - Oatmeal raisin cookies + Classic Green Tea
Oatmeal raisin may seem tricky, but the fruit-forward flavor of the raisin pairs nicely with a cup of Classic Green Tea. Like all Bigelow Tea green tea varietals, our Classic Green Tea is grown at high elevation to extract the best flavor. It is smooth and mellow on the palate, with clean notes of green melon and grass – just what you’re looking for with an oatmeal raisin cookie! - Sugar cookies + Jasmine Green Tea
You don’t want to overpower the sweet simplicity of a sugar cookie, and the subtle yet elegant flavor of Jasmine Green Tea is an ideal match. A foundation of green tea infused with the aroma of jasmine flowers gives this tea a blend of floral notes and traditional green tea leaves that totally elevates your sugar cookie. That said, many tea flavors would pair well with the dynamic sugar cookie – if your cookie is more vanilla-forward, accentuate it with a cup of Vanilla Chai! - Gingerbread cookies + I Love Lemon Herbal Tea A bold choice and a popular one around the holidays (it’s never too early to start planning!), gingerbread cookies need a pairing that can keep up with their spicy profile. And what better partner than the tremendous tart flavor of I Love Lemon Herbal Tea?! The combination is almost like having a lemon pie, but without the extra calories – from the tea at least!
- Shortbread cookies + Earl Grey
A classic teatime treat deserves a tea flavor to match. The unmistakable flavor of ourEarl Grey – with its robust tea taste and oil of bergamot (direct from Calabria) – truly shines against the smooth, sweet taste of buttery shortbread. We know Earl Grey is also popular morning choice, so we’re going to make a stand here and now: Life is short – go ahead and have cookies for breakfast.
Lacking the recipes for classic cookies or looking for something a bit more out-of-the-box? No problem. We’ve got tea-inspired cookie recipes that you definitely need to check out. A few #TeaProudly faves are Lemon Lift® Glazed Butter Cookies, Vanilla Drop Cookies, “Constant Comment” Biscotti, and Pumpkin Spice Meringue Cookies with Pecans. Have a go-to cookie recipe of your own? Tag #TeaProudly on social media and show everyone what they’re missing out on (obviously, don’t forget to pair it with your favorite tea!). Cheers!