Tea and cookies

Think tea is just for the British? Heck no! We’re all about tea parties at Brit + Co. And, what better to snack on than treats with tea baked right into them? Let’s start with a few goodies infused with spicy chai. (Really, you must chai them ;)) Then we’ll move to that tea-party staple, Earl Grey, before finishing up with the green stuff. And we may or may not have stuck a chamomile and jasmine recipe in there for good measure. Get those pinkies shooting toward the sky!

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The weather changed ever so slightly this week; there’s a briskness and nip to the air that even in the sunshine leads our thoughts to tea. A hot cup of tea is an essential cold-weather ritual for many of us, and what is tea without a cookie? Of course, many of us drink tea year-round, not just in cold weather, but we’ve been indulging in the afternoon ritual of proper tea and small cookie a little more frequently this week.

Upgrade a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe with Earl Grey tea! These Earl Grey chocolate chip cookies are infused with Earl Grey. The tea complements the dark chocolate and gives the cookies a unique, floral taste and aroma.

Did you know that tea leaves can actually go bad? Depending on the type, tea has essential oils in it that can go rancid if it’s sat around for too long. Don’t let it get to that point, bake up some of these tea-infused treats and serve them with your next afternoon cup instead! Teas are essentially no different than spices – they’re dried, concentrated bits of flavor.

Padma Lakshmi’s Cinnamon Tea Cookies: These spiced cookies are easy to make with the kids! Dip them in hot chocolate or a creamy chai latte for the ultimate blend of sweet and spicy flavor. Click through for this recipe and more delicious chai latte pairings.

There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for dessert. I loved them when I was a child, and they're still a special treat. In fact, I've never met anyone who doesn't like these cookies. They're so simple and quick to make.

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Tea time just got so much more beautiful with these chamomile tea shortbread cookies. They have a light delicate chamomile flavor, and are buttery with a crisp crumb and zesty lemon bite. They are perfect for dunking into your chamomile tea or lattes, the ultimate afternoon treat.

Cute tea bag cookies for your next party