7 Great Tea and Cake Pairing

Loose tea and cake combinations

Tea and cake have always been a winning combination, the pairing of a quality loose leaf tea with a slice of cake can seriously enhance the taste of both. To say there's a tea for all occasions is so true and even more so when you add cake. Here's some great combinations to try:

1. Earl Grey with Lemon cake:

The citrusy notes in Earl Grey tea complement the zesty flavour of lemon cake.

2. Chai Tea with Carrot Cake:

The bold and warming spices in chai tea go well with the rich and spiced flavors of a carrot cake.

3. English Breakfast Tea with Victoria Sponge Cake:

The robust and malty flavours of English Breakfast tea work well with the classic and light Victoria Sponge Cake.

4. Oolong Tea with Almond Cake:

The nutty and slightly sweet profile of oolong tea can enhance the flavors of almond cake.

 

 

5. Rooibos Tea with Chocolate Cake:

Rooibos tea's naturally sweet and woody notes pair well with the richness of chocolate cake.

6. Peppermint Tea with Chocolate Mint Cake:

The minty freshness of peppermint tea enhances the minty chocolate flavors in a chocolate mint cake.

7. White Tea with Vanilla Cake:

The subtle and delicate flavours of white tea won't overpower the simple and classic taste of vanilla pound cake.