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Green Tea-Infused Spring Salad

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 28 2024

Welcome the freshness of spring with our Green Tea-Infused Spring Salad. This light, refreshing dish perfectly marries the healthful benefits of green tea with the crisp, vibrant flavors of the season. Ideal for a wholesome lunch or a delightful side, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also infuses your day with an extra dose of antioxidants. Let's dive into the flavors of spring with a tea-inspired twist.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
For the Green Tea Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup brewed green tea, cooled
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Brew the Green Tea:
Start by brewing the green tea. Steep 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf green tea in 1/4 cup of hot water for about 3 minutes. Strain and allow the tea to cool completely.
Prepare the Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together the cooled green tea, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle the green tea vinaigrette over the salad, tossing until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the top of the salad. Serve immediately, offering extra vinaigrette on the side if desired.

This Green Tea-Infused Spring Salad pairs beautifully with a variety of teas. Consider serving it alongside a cold brew jasmine tea for a floral complement, or a light oolong tea for a slightly toasty contrast. The natural flavors of the salad will be enhanced by the tea, creating a symphony of springtime delight on your palate.

Lemon Earl Grey Cake

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 27 2024

Welcome the freshness of spring and the joy of Easter with our Lemon Earl Grey Cake. Infused with the citrusy notes of lemon and the distinctive flavor of Earl Grey tea, this cake is a celebration in every slice. Perfect for an Easter gathering or a cozy tea time, it pairs beautifully with our range of teas, enhancing each bite with subtle, comforting flavors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup (240ml) milk
4 Earl Grey tea bags
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp lemon juice
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Infuse the Milk:
Warm the milk without boiling it, then steep the Earl Grey tea bags in the milk for 15 minutes. Squeeze the tea bags to extract maximum flavor and discard them.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Combine:
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the infused milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze:
Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar if needed. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve slices of this Lemon Earl Grey Cake with a pot of your favorite tea. The zesty flavors will complement any tea selection, making it a perfect dessert for Easter or any springtime gathering.

Earl Grey Tea-Infused Chocolate Truffles

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 25 2024

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Yield: Approximately 20 truffles

Ingredients:

1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons loose Earl Grey tea leaves
8 ounces (225g) high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Optional for decoration: white chocolate and food coloring

Instructions:

Infuse the Cream: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat, add the Earl Grey tea leaves, and allow them to steep for 5 minutes. Strain the cream through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the tea leaves, pressing on them to extract maximum flavor. Discard the leaves.
Make Ganache: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Reheat the infused cream until it simmers again, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute to soften the chocolate, then add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy. If any chocolate pieces remain unmelted, you can gently heat the mixture over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), stirring until smooth.
Chill: Cover the ganache with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to shape.
Shape the Truffles: Once chilled, use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out portions of the ganache. Roll between your palms quickly to form balls. If the mixture becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator to firm up.
Decorate: Roll the truffles in cocoa powder for a classic finish. For an Easter touch, melt white chocolate, divide it into small batches, and tint each with food coloring. Drizzle or dip the truffles to add festive colors. Allow to set before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Serve these luxurious Earl Grey-infused chocolate truffles with a selection of teas. The complex flavors of the truffles will beautifully complement the tea, creating a memorable dessert experience for your Easter gathering.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Cup of Tea

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 14 2024

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, it’s time to immerse ourselves in the green spirit of this joyous occasion. While many associate this day with parades, green beer, and lively festivities, there's a more serene way to celebrate – with a warm, comforting cup of tea. At Mrs Doyle's Tea, we’re embracing the essence of St. Patrick’s Day by highlighting our unique selection of teas that not only pay homage to this special day but also provide a refreshing and healthful way to celebrate.

The Green of Ireland in Your Tea Cup

What better way to honor St. Patrick's Day than with a selection of green teas? Our premium green tea varieties, sourced from the finest tea gardens, are a perfect nod to the lush landscapes of Ireland. Rich in antioxidants, a cup of green tea can rejuvenate your senses and uplift your spirit. For a festive twist, try our Matcha or Jasmine Green Tea, which delivers the vibrant green hue and a burst of healthful benefits.

Mint Tea: A Nod to St. Patrick's Legacy

Mint is deeply rooted in Irish folklore and cuisine, making Mint Tea a fitting tribute to St. Patrick's Day. Its refreshing flavor and soothing properties make it an ideal choice for sipping throughout the day. Whether you prefer a pure mint infusion or a blend that combines the invigorating taste of mint with other herbs, our selection promises a delightful and aromatic experience.

Irish Breakfast Tea: A Bold Celebration

Start your St. Patrick's Day with the bold flavors of Irish Breakfast Tea. This robust blend, known for its strong and creamy character, is perfect for those who love a hearty cup of tea. It pairs wonderfully with a traditional Irish breakfast and sets a festive tone for the day ahead.

A Toast to Health and Happiness

St. Patrick's Day is a time of joy and celebration. While indulging in the festivities, why not also embrace the wellness that comes with a cup of tea? Our diverse range of teas, from the calming Chamomile to the energizing Black Tea, offers something for every palate. Each sip is a step towards well-being, allowing you to enjoy the day's celebrations with balance and vitality.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with joy, health, and the soothing warmth of your favorite tea.

Celebrating Women's Day with a Cup of Empowerment

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 06 2024

As Women's Day approaches, we at Mrs Doyle's Tea take a moment to honor the strength, grace, and resilience of women around the globe. Women's Day isn't just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements and progress made towards gender equality and women's rights. It's a day to reflect on the journey of women, from the battles fought by our ancestors to the strides we're making today towards a more inclusive and equitable world.

At Mrs Doyle's Tea, we believe in the power of a cup of tea to bring people together, to offer comfort, and to ignite conversations that matter. Tea has been a companion to women through the ages, a witness to conversations, dreams, and moments of solitude. In many cultures, tea symbolizes hospitality, peace, and community—values that resonate with the essence of Women's Day.

This Women's Day, let's brew a cup of tea in honor of the incredible women in our lives. Whether it's a robust black tea reflecting the strength of women who have paved the way, a soothing herbal blend symbolizing the care and nurturing women provide, or a vibrant green tea mirroring the hope and renewal women bring into the world, each sip is a tribute to their contributions and achievements.

Our range of teas at Mrs Doyle's Tea is crafted to celebrate the diverse roles and stories of women. We invite you to join us in this celebration by sharing a cup with the important women in your life, discussing their stories, dreams, and the change they wish to see in the world. Let each cup remind us of the progress made and inspire us to continue pushing for equality and respect for all.

On Women's Day, let's raise our cups to toast to empowerment, equality, and the enduring spirit of women everywhere. Here's to more conversations, more achievements, and more moments shared over a cup of tea. Happy Women's Day from all of us at Mrs Doyle's Tea.

The Benefits of Black tea for skin and facial beauty

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - January 02 2024

Black tea has remarkable benefits for the skin, including reducing puffiness under the eyes and freckles on the skin. Drinking Black tea reduces body inflammation because of it has high antioxidant. also, it helps skin and hair health.

Black tea has minerals, zinc, magnesium and calcium. It also contains vitamins E, C and B2. Drinking black tea has unique benefits for the skin. Its mask also has a tremendous effect on the beauty of the skin.

Black tea makes the skin rejuvenate

black tea contains a lot of polyphenols and antioxidants, drinking it helps to relieve wrinkles and facial wrinkles, which also rejuvenates the skin.

Treatment of skin infections

Black tea contains a large amount of flavonoids that prevent and treat skin infections.

Treatment of acne and facial pimples

Drinking black tea can reduce acne or facial pimples on the skin. because it has anti -inflammatory and antimicrobial substance.

Treatment of skin brown spots

Due to its strong antioxidant ,it detoxifies the body, which can also be effective in the treatment of skin brown spots.

Use black tea as a natural sunscreen

Some dermatologists believe that black tea contains a lot of strong antioxidants that drinking it, protects the skin from UV radiation. It also reduces sunburn.

Treatment of black circle under the eyes

Black tea contains some caffeine that drinks it improves blood circulation in the skin under the eyes, which will greatly help treat black and puffiness under the eyes.

Prevention of skin cancer with black tea

As mentioned, black tea contains a lot of antioxidants, which also improves all types of cancers, especially skin cancer.

Big News Mrs Doyle's tea partners with Belleek Pottery

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - December 22 2023

Belleek Classic Shamrock Mrs Doyle Mug

Belleek has partnered with the Mrs Doyle's Tea to bring everyone two great branded Mrs Doyle's Belleek Mugs, in the fantastic classic Belleek style !

We think it's time that we all came together and enjoyed the Best Tea on the Island from a beautiful Belleek mug!

These two great mugs are a modern take on the Belleek iconic Shamrock tableware and they are just perfect for Irish Christmas gifts and new years gifts.

First the large contemporary mug shape which features a ring of embossed shamrocks and the famous Mrs Doyle logo.

It's really functional and durable, this will make a lovely gift and comes packaged in the classic Belleek green gift box.

Unique Gift , Made in Ireland , Measures: 11.4 cmD x 9.2 cmH

Belleek mug and box of Mrs Doyle's tea

Our second Mug is Mrs Doyle's Tall tea Belleek Mug , and it is totally the best way to drink the best tea on the Island ! So Go On go...

Made In Ireland, Hand painted, Measures 11cmW x 11.5cmH x 325ml/12flozC

Belleek mug and pack of Irish tea

Irish soda bread recipe for Christmas

Written By seamus mc arevey - December 02 2023

Easy Irish Soda Bread recipe

Mrs Doyle's Irish Soda Bread is one of the quickest breads to make, and it does not require any yeast. The leavening of the bread comes from baking soda and that amazing Irish buttermilk. This Irish Soda Bread recipe is dense, and soft all at the same time and has the best ever crusty exterior.

Sometimes making homemade bread feels like it could be difficult and time consuming, but it's your lucky day. Mrs Doyle's Irish soda bread can be made quickly and easily by almost anyone. Yes this is a shortcut bread but it certainly doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Irish soda bread is so easy because it only needs a few ingredients, and the one that makes it taste so good is buttermilk. The buttermilk is so important because it reacts with the baking soda and so permits the bread’s leavening, and of course it gives the bread that great flavor, so with a cup of the best Irish tea and a slice of soda bread you can relax and if you are living far away from Ireland or if you are with friends and family you will always feel at home with this great soda bread and a nice cup of Mrs Doyle's tea .

Mrs Doyle soda bread recipe gives a bread that has a golden brown crust and also a dense crumb, just lovely. Mrs Doyle's Irish bread isn’t heavy, it’s really tender and soft, the crust is perfectly crisp as soon as it comes out of the oven, and in a day or two it's even better and it is the perfect bread for an great Irish breakfast , so if you are sending a friend or relative an Irish gift for Christmas or a Irish gift hamper well why not make up Mrs Doyle's Irish soda bread and send it to them as well Go On Go

So how do you make the best Irish soda bread? The method

First whisk buttermilk and one egg together, at the same time whisk a little sugar, flour, baking soda, together in another bowl. Now cut some butter into the flour mixture, remember that cutting the butter into the flour is an important step, and this is how you get the great flaky texture. Go on use your hands and mix it up, and then using a very good knife, score the dough, so that heat gets into the center so that the bread will bake well. Also please note that Irish soda bread can be made without an egg, it's really up to you. However an egg will add a little richness to the soda bread. Feel free to skip it to make a slightly lighter loaf. No other changes necessary, and if eggs are not for you ,simply leave out the egg. Finally bake until it's golden brown as easy as it gets .

Ingredients

- 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 4 and quarter cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and three quarter cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg this is optional
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- and depending on your taste 1 cup raisins, but you can leave them out if you like !

How to serve ?

This Irish soda bread has a little sugar, but not too much, and It’s a wonderful for afternoon tea and you can serve it with butter, jam, or even a nice Tipperary cheese.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Use a ordinary baking sheet and line it with parchment paper , grease a 9-10 inch cake pan or maybe a pie dish. Now grease or line with parchment paper. You will need to whisk the buttermilk and egg together, and then set it to one side. Next whisk the flour, the sugar, the baking soda, and salt all together in a big bowl. Next cut in the butter with your fingers, also remember to do your best to cut the butter until the butter is tiny balls sized crumbs. Stir in the raisins if you decide to use them. Now pour in the buttermilk .
Now its time to fold the dough together until dough is really stiff .Pour the crumbly dough onto a little floured surface. Finally with your hands, work the dough into a ball, then knead it until all the flour is moistened. What next ? simply transfer the dough to the prepared pan and using a very sharp knife score the dough with a X about 1/2 inch deep.
Now it's time to bake until the bread is golden brown and center appears cooked through, this will take about 45-55 minutes. Place foil over the bread if you see a heavy browning on top. Now remove the bread from the oven and let the bread cool for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a plate.
It is best to serve warm, or at least at room temperature, or toasted with desired toppings/spreads. You can store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 2 days or actually put it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Ok now its time to enjoy so Go on sit back with a nice cup of Mrs Doyle's Irish tea and jam and enjoy the best soda bread ever!

Irish Christmas gifts

Irish Holloween food

Written By seamus mc arevey - October 11 2023

Samhain was the Celtic great festival of fire and feasting and today it is known as Halloween and yes it all started in Ireland . Samhain marks the change of seasons and the beginning of the dark months . Samhain main recipes is based around turnips, nuts, gourds and apples, apple cider, and ale . Once the harvest work was complete , the tradition was for the village to came together to feast and to tell stories of the past and of the future .

The main Halloween foods were based around potato dishes like champ , which is mashed potatoes with spring onion. They also enjoyed colcannon which is mashed potatoes and kale or green cabbage meal , and of course there was Boxty which is potato pancakes made with raw potatoes and buttermilk which is pan-fried .Other common foods were full of fruit and nuts and of course we have to mention barmbrack bread which is loved by everyone on the island of Ireland around Halloween .

IRISH HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS

It’s interesting to learn that many of the traditions that we all think of as part of American Halloween have their roots in Irish Halloween traditions. So how did holloween become part of American culture ? well Irish immigrants to the US brought these fantastic traditions to America, and so an Irish tradition became part of the mainstream of American culture!

The famous Trick or treating originally comes when poor Irish children who went door to door to request money and food. The children would sing prayers and in reward they would get soul cake which is a kind of bread with lots of fruits. Turnip Lanterns were also very famous in Irish Halloween tradition. These lanterns were carved from turnips or even large potatoes.

SLICE OF BARMBRACK TELLS YOUR FORTUNE

In Ireland the traditional fruity loaf is known as Barmbrack, it's name came from the Irish " bairin breac" which translates as speckled loaf. Barmbrack is eaten all year round, however at Halloween magic is added to this bread and fortune telling is added to the mix. The fruits in barnbrack are traditionally soaked in tea and whiskey to create the rich flavour, and the tea is of course Mrs Doyle's favourite part of Holloween.

Traditionally Irish homes would always have the smell of baking bread and barmbrack cooking , usually over an open fire in the kitchen or living room . At its basic Barmbrack is simply a dried fruit-studded bread, but it has magic powers around holloween ! The Irish Halloween barmbrack tradition is that everyone gets a small slice, however you need to careful when biting into it, as you might find that something has been hidden inside the bread that can tell your future for the coming year !

You might find perhaps a ring, so expect the discovery of a true love and even a future wedding, alas if you are unlucky and find a thimble, this predicts that you will never marry, and a button predicts bachelorhood for the men. For those who find a coin this is a prediction that they might get rich in the coming year!

So how do you make this magical bread , well Mrs Doyle's traditional Irish Barmbrack with a nice cup of Irish tea is of course the best recipe and being the decent sort she has written it all out for us all to make

HOW TO MAKE IRISH BARMBRACK FOR HALLOWEEN

Baking Barmbrack is an Irish Halloween tradition and so you just have to include some charms to make your barmbrack magical .

Mrs Doyle's Barmbrack recipe takes 3.5 hours to make which includes resting and cooking time, to enjoy it please serve it straight from the oven

INREDIENTS

Fruit mix

warm Mrs Doyle's Irish tea , which should be enough to cover the sultanas
a 350g (1½ cups) sultanas
50ml (¼ cup) Bushmills whiskey
1 lemon, juice and zest

Dough

450g around 2 cups, strong bread flour
salt, pinch
15g (1tbsp) dried yeast
one nice beaten egg
salt just a little pinch
280ml room temperature of creamy milk
50g around 3½tbsp, Irish unsalted butter
50g sugar

To

teaspoon of Irish butter
1 table spoon ground cinnamon
½ table spoon ground mixed spice

THE METHOD:

Soak the sultanas in the Irish whiskey, lemon juice and Mrs Doyle's hot tea for around 30-45 minutes, then drain off the liquid.
How to make the dough, simply put all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix with a big wooden spoon.
Knead the dough on a floured surface with your hands for five to six minutes.
Put the dough in a bowl, then cover with a damp tea towel. Leave for about 1 hour, until the mixture has risen and fills the total bowl.
Knead the dough again on a floured surface, add soaked fruit until spread throughout the mixture.
Place it in a 20-23cm buttered cake tin then cover with a damp tea towel.
Leave about 20 minutes until the mixture rises up to the top of the tin.
Bake for 50 minutes in an oven preheated to around 200C.
Making the topping simply cream the butter and spices together until soft ,
Lastly now remove the barmbrack from the oven and right away spread spiced butter on top and leave to cool.

How Tea can help lower your stress levels and help you have great looking skin

Written By seamus mc arevey - May 20 2023

It seems a little filtered tea into at least one of your daily glasses of water could provide you with enough wrinkle-fighting antioxidants and detoxifying botanicals to keep you looking young and also feeling fresher than when you were 21.

Our skin is the largest organ we have, the secret of great glowing skin is to be healthy. Organic green teas have lots of polyphenols which can help fight free radicals and so help prevent skin damage from UV light, which is one of the main causes of wrinkles.

When we get a little older we have more exposure to UV light, and your skin can look old and it can even change the skins colour. In some studies Oolong tea has been found to have skin lighting abilities and may decrease the amount of melanin at the cellular level.

Does green tea help your skin?

Green tea can help ease the removal of extra fluids and also help accelerate toxin elimination, adding a little hint of grapefruit to green tea gives a sweet kick to the to it , and can also help to even out your complexion.

Perhaps one of the reasons we have a little feeling of pure pleasure is because tea drinking can help lower the post stress cortisol levels. Cortisol is a common steroid hormone and has many roles like controlling blood sugar levels and can act as an anti-inflammatory and also help to influencing memory formation and help control your blood pressure. Also Teas made with cinnamon can help curb some peoples appetite? How cinnamon works is not exactly known but it is believed that it keeps blood glucose levels stable and so reduces cravings, so adding cinnamon to food can help reduce glucose levels after eating .

This month our recommended teas are Chillout tea

Chill out tea can be a great green tea, its a nice simple mixture of green tea, cucumber, mint, and is crisp and refreshing and helps at working in collagen-boosting antioxidants.

So Go On there are so many good things about enjoying a nice cup of tea,

Go On be nice to your self !

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