Guide to Tea & Dessert Pairings

The best teas to pair with dessert are black tea, green tea, and oolong tea, which balance rich, fruity, or spiced sweets. 

Black Tea
•    Chocolate treats: Bold black teas like Assam or English Breakfast have tannins that cut through the heavy richness of chocolate cake, brownies, and truffles.
•    Citrus and spice: Earl Grey, with its bright bergamot orange notes, elevates lemon tarts and vanilla cakes.
•    Simple baked goods: Robust black teas balance buttery shortbread cookies and plain scones. 
Green Tea
•    Fresh fruits: Light green teas and Jasmine Green Tea feature soft, vegetal notes that match the natural sweetness of berry tarts and fruit muffins without overpowering them.
•    Matcha: Earthy matcha green tea creates a wonderful contrast when paired with creamy cheesecakes or rich tiramisu.

Oolong and Herbal Tea
•    Nutty and spiced: Oolongs offer a roasted, partially oxidized flavor that matches pecan pie, cinnamon rolls, and almond biscotti.

Chai Tea

🍁 Spiced and Autumnal Cakes
Carrot Cake: The tea's ginger and clove mirror the spices in the cake while cutting through heavy cream cheese frosting
Pumpkin Pie: Cinnamon and nutmeg notes in both the pie and the tea amplify each other
Gingerbread: Chai elevates the deep molasses flavor and adds a fiery kick to the ginger profile