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Firehouse Tea Marinade Recipe

TEA MARINADE — STEAK & CHICKEN Flavour before fire Tea hits before the grill does. STEP 1 — BREW STRONG • 1 cup water • 3 tbsp loose tea • Steep 8–10 minutes • Reduce to ½ cup Use: • Lapsang Souchong • Tsar’s Blend • Smoky Russian Caravan INGREDIENTS • ½ cup strong reduced […]

Firehouse Tea Dry Rub Recipe

Firehouse Tea Dry Rub Bold crust. Deep smoke. Smoke from tea. Not from a bottle.  INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp finely ground Lapsang Souchong (or Smoky Russian Caravan) • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp coarse salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp […]

🍓 STRAWBERRY BLACK TEA COOKIES

🫖 STEP 1 — PREP THE TEA (CRITICAL) Measure: 👉 2 tbsp Strawberry Black Tea (before grinding) Grind: Fine (almost powder) No large leaf pieces 👉 This gives: Strong flavour Even distribution Clean texture 🛒 INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp finely ground Strawberry […]

Fiesta Mango Spiced Tea Cocktail

Brew it bold. Serve it hot or iced. A bold black tea layered with mango and a subtle chili kick. Smooth, citrusy, and slightly savoury — this blend truly comes alive when brewed strong. Cindy, our Distinctly Tea warehouse manager, gave this blend another try after winter break — and everything changed. “This was surprisingly […]

Chamomile Honey Tea Loaf

🌿 Step 1: Chamomile Concentrate (Critical for flavour) Bring water just to a boil (not aggressively rolling). Pour over 1 cup loose chamomile blossoms in a heatproof vessel. Cover immediately (this traps the volatile oils = stronger aroma). Steep 15 minutes. Press gently (don’t over-squeeze → avoids bitterness). Strain through a fine mesh. Cool completely […]

Matcha Creamy Vanilla Latte

Simple • Smooth • Slightly Sweet Ingredients 1 tsp Matcha Creamy Vanilla (SKU 9200) 6–8 oz milk (dairy or almond milk) 1–2 tsp Honey Crystals Sweetener (SKU J100) (to taste) 2 tbsp hot water (not boiling) Step 1 – Heat the Milk Warm milk to 150–160°F (65–70°C).If you don’t have a thermometer: heat until steaming […]

Roasted Mate Maple Latte

Roasted Mate Maple Latte Café-Inspired Comfort with Gentle Energy Ingredients 1 tsp Yerba Mate Cappuccino Herbal Tea ¾ cup hot water (not boiling) ¾ cup oat milk, heated and frothed 1–2 tsp pure maple syrup (to taste) Optional: 1–2 tbsp dairy cream (for added richness) Instructions Steep the Yerba Mate Cappuccino Herbal Tea in hot […]

Holiday Spice Latte Recipe from Distinctly Tea

The Holiday Spice Latte captures everything we love about the season — warmth, comfort, and a little festive magic. Made with our Holiday Spice Black Tea, this latte blends 89% full-bodied black tea with citrus peel, chopped almonds, cloves, rose petals, vanilla bits, and cardamom seed. The result is a cozy cup with layered flavour: warming spice, gentle sweetness, almond richness, and a smooth, creamy finish. Whether made with steamed cow’s milk or gently warmed almond milk, it’s a holiday favourite that warms you from the inside out.

Chai-Matcha Fusion Latte Recipe

This month, we’re blending two worlds — the bold spice of Chai Americane Black and the smooth, earthy calm of Japanese Matcha Sublime. The result? A creamy, lightly sweetened latte that’s equal parts cozy and energizing — made with simple, pure ingredients and milk.
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