Tea is an essential part in many people’s lives. Many health conscious people have been switching from soft drinks and coffee to tea as a healthier alternative. Some people may find it inconvenient to boil water, then use a teapot to brew tea, before they can enjoy some hot, fresh tea. Tea bag would be your solution. There are many types or tea bags available on the market, including different types of teas like Japanese teas and Western teas. With tea bags, you can enjoy fresh tea with just some hot water and a few minutes of waiting time.ೕ(˃̵ᴗ˂̵ ๑)
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NO.1 Silicone Tea Bag Holder
If you use tea bags all the time, you would understand the struggle of keeping your tea bag secure on the edge of your cup. The longer you put your tea bag in your tea, the heavier it gets. Therefore, it would easily slip inside the cup if you move the cup. In such cases, you can try to use tea bag holders to secure your tea bag to your cup. There are tea cup holders of different sizes and color.ೕ(˃̵ᴗ˂̵ ๑)
You can attach your tea bag to these tea bag holders using the string on it, and it would be fixed on your cup. You can also use it to decorate your cups and identify them using different tea bag holders.
NO.2 Tea Bag Buddy
The worst type of tea is hot tea gone cold, especially in a cold winter day when you want to enjoy a hot cup of tea, but it turns cold in just seconds under the weather. Of course, you can always use a cup lid, but now there are multi-functional cup lids that does more than just covering your cup. This tea bag buddy can help you to secure your tea bag to your cup.
After you think your tea is thick enough, you can use the silicone lid to pick up the tea bag from your hot tea, and since it is made of silicone, its heat resistance property would prevent you from being burnt by the hot tea. After you pick it up, you can also use the tea buddy to squeeze the extra tea and water from the tea bag before you throw it away. Such way you can prevent a dripping tea all over the place and also waste of tea.
NO.3 Silicone Reusable Tea Bag
If you have some really nice loose leaf tea from home but you also want to enjoy it on the go and at work, you can use these silicone reusable tea bags. By filling these tea bags with your fine loose leaf teas, you can enjoy a convenient cup of tea using any tea ware of your choice. It is also more environmentally friendly since you can always wash it and reuse it, reducing the amount of waste.
Most of these silicone reusable tea bags can stand high temperature, but you have to pay attention to the material used to see if high temperature would causing any leaching of the material.
NO.4 Tea Bag Spoon
After you finish brewing your tea using a tea bag, it might get messy if you want to remove the tea bag from your tea pot. This cute tea bag spoon can help you to elegantly take out your tea bag without making a mess. You can also use it to squeeze the extra water to avoid your tea from dripping everywhere.
This multi-functional tea bag spoon can be used as a regular spoon for you to stir your tea, or add honey, ice and sugar. Although it is made of stainless steel, it has a unique design ergonomic handle, making it easy to hold the grip without burning your fingers.
NO.5 Bamboo Tea Bag Organizer
When you start to take up the habit of drinking tea, you may find yourself with a lot different types of tea bags. You may even mix the tea bags up because the packages look very similar. With this elegant bamboo tea bag organizer, you can now categorize your tea bags. This box is specifically designed to suit the size of tea bags.
You can put the tea bags horizontally and vertically according to your own style. The glass lid also helps you to clearly see all the tea bag packages. With the magnet attached to it, it would also close automatically. Its bamboo texture can also add some natural elements to your home décor. What is a better gift than this to a tea lover?
NO.6 Green Tea Asian Stir-fry Recipe
Green tea is no doubt One of the most popular beverages in Asian countries, but did you know that green tea can also be used to cook cuisine?ೕ(˃̵ᴗ˂̵ ๑) Although it has a mild flavor, it is surprisingly refreshing when added to cuisine. Here is a stir-fry dish that is good for a tea lover party.
✎Food Material☘️:
- 2 green tea bags
- 2 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 bag stir fry vegetables
- ½ cup water
☞Follow these steps ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)
- STEP 1: Pour boiling water over green tea bags of your choice. Brew for 1 – 2 minutes depending on how strong you like the tea to be. Remove the tea bags and squeeze out the remaining tea.
- STEP 2: Mix tea, soy sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- STEP 3: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet using medium-high heat. Cut the chicken into pieces and cook it. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan. Cook for around 5 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- STEP 4: Add the tea mixture and chopped vegetables to the skillet. Cook under high heat. Reduce to medium heat when the vegetables start to have a tender texture. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- STEP 5: Put the chicken back in the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir to mix everything.
NO.7 Chicken Noodle Soup with Mint Green Tea
The refreshing taste of green tea goes surprisingly well with the spices of Thai cuisine. This chicken noodle soup can give you a taste of the spicy yet fresh Thai cuisine.
✎Food Material☘️:
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 4 shallots, peeled and quartered
- 8 in. piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 5 lemongrass stalks, pounded and tough outer leaves removed
- 6 mint green tea bags
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon fish sauce
- Lime juices
- Rice noodles
- Fresh mint, Thai basil and cilantro for garnish
☞Follow these steps ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)
- STEP 1: Combine chicken broth, shallots, ginger, and lemongrass in a large pot. Boil the mixture.
- STEP 2: Add the tea bags into the broth and steep for around 2 minutes. Remove the tea bags and squeeze out the remaining tea.
- STEP 3: Simmer the broth mixture and add the chopped chicken breast.
- STEP 4: Cook for around 20 – 25 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- STEP 5: Remove the chicken after cooked and let cool.
- STEP 6: Scoop out the shallot, ginger and lemongrass.
- STEP 7: Use soy sauce, fish sauce and lime juice to season the broth to your taste.
- STEP 8: Cook the rice noodles in another pot using boiling water.
- STEP 9: Put the noodles in a bowl and pour hot soup over it. Top the noodles with shredded chicken and fresh herbs.
NO.8 Black Tea and Mushroom Risotto
The creamy taste of risotto does not seem to match with the fresh taste of tea. However, this mushroom risotto recipe might actually be the best of both worlds.ೕ(˃̵ᴗ˂̵ ๑)
✎Food Material☘️:
- 3 cup water
- 4 English breakfast tea bags
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 4 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 8 oz. crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, diced and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoon fresh cream
- 1 ½ cup pecorino or parmesan, grated
☞Follow these steps ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)
- STEP 1: Boil 3 cup water in a medium saucepan. Brew the English breakfast tea bags for around 5 – 6 minutes. Squeeze out the remaining tea from the tea bags. Keep the tea warm and set aside.
- STEP 2: Use another pot with a heavy bottom. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and cook over medium high heat. When the butter starts to sizzle, you can add the mushrooms and cook for 5 – 6 minutes until the color turns brown.
- STEP 3: Add fresh thyme to the mixture and stir to mix.
- STEP 4: Season accordingly with salt and black pepper, then set the mushroom aside.
- STEP 5: Add another tablespoon of butter and remaining oil to the same pot. Add the onions and garlic when the butter melted completely. Cook and stir for around 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- STEP 6: Add the rice and stir to coat for around 2 minutes.
- STEP 7: Add the white wine and stir the rice. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release the caramelized mushroom pieces. Cook until the all wine evaporated.
- STEP 8: Add 1 cup of broth to the rice and stir to mix well. Add the broth cup by cup to ensure all broth is completely absorbed by the rice. Stir the mixture gentle to mix well and prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for around 20 – 25 minutes.
- STEP 9: Add in the remaining butter, fresh cream, grated cheese and the cooked mushroom. Stir to mix everything.
The invention of tea bags certainly brings good news to all the busy tea lovers. With tea bags, people can now enjoy tea conveniently everywhere and at any time they want. The popularity of tea bags leads to the emergence of a number of tea bag accessories. These accessories not only can enhance your tea-sipping experience, it also adds a nice touch to your tea-loving lifestyle.
Do not let your love for tea stops at the tea pot, you can also get creative in the kitchen and use tea bags in your cuisine and you would be surprised how the refreshing taste of tea combines with other cuisine!
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