Spicy Chai Knots

Every fall when the weather cools down, chai somehow makes its way into my baking regimen. Chai has a way of taking ordinary cinnamon based recipes to the next level of wonderful, and this recipe for Spicy Chai Knots makes those warm fall flavors come to life. These twisted little bundles taste so much like churros that I... MORE >>

Raindrop Cake with Black Tea Syrup

A cake that’s visually stunning, kissed with the taste tea and almost calorie-free? Sounds too good to be true, right? I recently came across Mizu Shingen Mochi, also known as Raindrop or Water Cake. Despite its beauty and non-caloric perks, this trendy cake isn’t the easiest to find. After a taste, I got to work... MORE >>

Tea & Cheese, Part One

Tea & cheese pairings are a hot trend in world of tea these days. Similar to wine and cheese, I first came across this idea while attending the LA Tea Festival in Little Tokyo a few years back. After sitting in on a tasting session held by Chef and Tea Journey contributor, Robert Wemischner, I came away with a... MORE >>

The Ultimate DIY Chai Kit

Cookie tins…they’re everywhere this time of year. And while finding a dozen homemade cookies inside is always welcome, these handy boxes are actually great for a host of other ideas, including this done-up Ultimate DIY Chai Kit. This see-though, tin box was $4 at my local craft store. It isn’t very big, and yet I’ve managed... MORE >>

Spice Drawer Tea Sachets

There’s nothing like opening up a box of tea delivered straight from its source, from where it’s grown, picked, and processed. Recently, I received a gorgeous box of teas postmarked direct from Darjeeling. I was totally thrilled…it’s certainly not everyday that you receive a package straight from India!  Inside, the package contained a box of... MORE >>