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Tea

Rum
Green tea pairings
Tomato
Green teas are characterized by their
green or golden tones when brewed, resulting
from processing methods such as steaming,
baking, paning or dry-roasting the leaves to
Pineapple
preserve their light color and prevent oxida-
tion. Harvested solely from the Camellia si-
nensis plant, green teas like Japanese mat-
Anchovies
cha tend to have more pronounced apple and
rose-like floral notes, along with certain green,
fatty cucumber-type aromas.
Green Tea pairings ideas: The bright
Bacon flavors we find in green teas pair especially
well with other vibrant ingredients like lem-
ongrass, ginger, saffron, apple, pineapple,
Artichoke
apricot, tomato, artichoke, cashews, anchovies,
Apple
Lemongrass bacon and rum.

Other tea pairing considerations

As with coffee, there are many other factors that can directly affect our experience of teas. For example, brew
methods (hot vs. cold) will cause certain aromas to intensify, due to the differences in temperature and steeping time
which affect the oxidation of tea leaves. Be sure to consult your tea sources for proper brew times and temperatures to
ensure proper extraction of the right flavors.It’s important! Texture is another element you’ll want to take into account
since some teas have a more astringent mouth feel, while others may leave you with a more buttery impression.

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