Tea Roasted Nuts Recipe and DIY Gift Idea
Looking for a Thanksgiving dinner appetizer or gift idea? Stand out by serving tea roasted nuts, a tea-infused treat with a kick!
The earthy flavor of tea compliments roasted nuts, while maple syrup adds sweetness and red chili pepper adds spice:
Tea Roasted Nuts Recipe
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
3 teaspoons Keemun Mao Feng Organic Black Tea
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Mix the nuts with maple syrup. Add salt, chili powder and dry tea leaves. Toss with a spoon until the nuts are evenly coated.
Transfer and spread out the dressed nuts onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Separate the nuts out and give each nut enough space not to touch each other. Roast for 30 minutes, no need to stir or toss. Let cool completely. Eat right away, or place in an airtight container at room temperature for gifting. Enjoy within two weeks.
If you’d like a hint of smoke use Lapsang Souchong tea, or for added sweetness try Blackberry Maple Black Tea.
Tea Pairings for Tea Roasted Nuts
Roasted Nuts pair nicely with Fusion Teas for creative gift ideas! Try these pure black tea classics:
Assam Black Tea from the Mokalbari Estate
Prized for their malty flavors this single-estate Assam tea delivers with a deep, bittersweet aroma and flavor. It will complement the nuts perfectly.
Organic Royal Yunnan Gold Black Tea
This lush Chinese black tea is bold yet nuanced, and supremely satisfying. As you sip, look for sweet notes of malt, spice and chocolate.
Ceylon Black Tea – Extra Fancy
Complex, bold flavors of malt, spices, and red fruits highlight this tea profile. A slightly puckery mouthfeel and a lingering, tannins add to the assertiveness of this unabashed black tea.
For another gift idea, check out our Fusion Teas Gift Certificates.
