Mariage Frères Black Léopard Smoky Tea

Lightly Smoked Black Tea from Iconic French Tea House

Tea type: Black

Flavor: This South African black tea—picked young and smoked lightly with guava leaves—has a subtle smoky flavor with rich notes of malt, toasted nuts and sweet dates.

Drink this tea with: Savory and sweet dishes, like chocolate desserts or rich meats.

Cooking with tea: Make a tea-infused whipped cream—mix a cup of heavy whipping cream with a tablespoon of loose leaf tea and refrigerate overnight. Strain the tea and cream mixture through a fine mesh strainer, add a tablespoon of sugar and whip until soft peaks form. Add a dollop to a bowlful of seasonal fruit, slices of bittersweet chocolate cake or berry pie.

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