Beyond The Mug: Recipes Using Bigelow Tea
Did you know that every cup of brewed Bigelow Tea can also serve as a flavorful ingredient in a variety of delicious recipes? Each blend has the possibility of turning breakfast, lunch, and dinner into a creative and delicious experience that friends and family will enjoy.
Using brewed tea in recipes might sound surprising at first, but let’s break it down step by step showing you how to infuse Bigelow Tea blends into flavorful dishes that will become a secret weapon when hosting your next party.
Start the Day Off Right: Breakfast with Bigelow Tea
Vanilla Chai Waffles sound delectable! Make your next batch of waffles the best yet by brewing Vanilla Chai tea in hot water. Once steeped, fold your brewed tea directly into your batter for a comforting, sweet flavor. The notes of vanilla and spices take breakfast to a whole new level. The full recipe is below.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
● 2 cups flour
● 1/4 cup sugar
● 2 eggs
● 2 tsp baking powder
● 2 cups milk
● 1/4 cup vegetable oil
● 3 Bigelow Vanilla Chai tea bags
Directions:
1. Pour 1/2 cup hot milk over three Bigelow Vanilla Chai tea bags.
2. While the tea is steeping, mix all other ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Let the tea steep up to your taste. We recommend 10 minutes. Once fully steeped, remove and discard teabags.
4. Gently fold milk and tea into batter. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook until done.
A Tea-Infused Take on Lunch
Nothing compares to a bowl of lunchtime soup and with Green Tea, you can create a hot, flavorful bowl of ramen. Simply toss green tea bags, along with fresh ginger, garlic, and favorite seasonings, into boiling water to build a nourishing broth. Add noodles and other toppings to your liking. Enjoy your next bowl of ramen with the added benefits of green tea.
Ingredients:
● 4 cups water
● 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
● 1 teaspoons freshly grated ginger root
● 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
● 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
● 2 shredded carrots
● 7 ounces Soba Stir Fry noodles
● ¼ cup chopped green onions (white and green parts)
● ⅛ cup fresh minced cilantro
● Optional: dash of hot sauce or Sriracha
Directions:
1. Bring water, tea bags, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags.
4. Add in carrots (I like them with crunch, if you prefer softer, throw them in at the beginning of cooking process) and soba noodles.
5. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until noodles have warmed through.
6. Serve with green onions, cilantro and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
Dinner with a Twist
Make dinnertime unforgettable with a flavorful glaze that’s both sweet and spicy. Using the iconic “Constant Comment” tea, this glazed chicken recipe brings a bold, vibrant taste to your plate. The blend of black tea, orange rind and aromatic sweet spice not only delights the palate but also embodies a rich story of tradition and innovation that began 80 years ago with founder Ruth Campbell Bigelow.
To make the glaze, steep the tea in hot water, then combine it with red pepper flakes, fruit preserves, and a touch of soy sauce to create a rich, savory-sweet coating. Brush it over your chicken as it bakes which enhances the warm and citrusy notes. This dish is so delicious, your guests will undoubtedly “constantly comment” on just how amazing it is.
"Constant Comment®" Glazed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
● 6 Bigelow “Constant Comment” Tea Bags
● 1 cup boiling water
● ½ cup apricot preserves
● ½ cup pineapple preserves
● 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
● ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
● 1 large onion, cut lengthwise and sliced
● 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
● 6 chicken legs, thighs or breast pieces, excess fat trimmed
● Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Steep Constant Comment tea bags in boiling water.
3. Squeeze liquid and discard tea bags.
4. In a small bowl, combine the tea with the preserves, soy sauce and red pepper flakes and mix until blended.
5. Set the glaze mixture aside.
6. Scatter onion in bottom of a heavy ovenproof baking dish.
7. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
8. Cook chicken skin side down until lightly browned.
9. Do this in batches, so chicken doesn't steam.
10. As pieces are browned, transfer them skin side up to a baking dish, placing them close together in a single layer.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Pour glaze mixture over chicken, cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes.
13. Uncover, spoon glaze from the bottom of the pan over the chicken and bake 20 minutes longer, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced deep between leg and thigh.
14. Remove chicken, drain liquid into a small saucepan, and reduce over high heat to a sauce consistency.
15. Serve chicken with a spoonful of sauce.
Next time you make your favorite Bigelow Tea flavor, make an extra cup and use it as part of a recipe for the next meal, you’ll be thrilled to see how good it is.
Next time you brew your favorite Bigelow Tea, make an extra cup to use in that recipe you have been meaning to experiment with. You’ll be thrilled with the flavor it brings to the dish!