Green Tea Broth

Gunpowder Green Tea

Gunpowder Green Tea

Green tea broth makes an excellent addition to cooking as a way to flavor a broth as shown in the recipe below. A green tea broth has a slightly savory, nutty flavor and is sure to add that little something extra to your next soup, rice, or pasta dish! 

You can either replace the water entirely with freshly brewed tea or add a smaller portion for an added dash of flavor. Lung Ching or Gunpowder Green are two excellent green tea choices.  Marinades and salad dressings are also a great way to incorporate green tea into your meal by simply substituting all or a part of the liquid for green tea. 

Green Tea Chicken Soup Recipe

Total Time: 80 minutes

Serves: 2-4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons of green tea
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 sticks)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 chicken breasts, chopped into medium sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring 2 quarts of broth to a boil, then turn off the heat and add tea bags. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, then remove tea bags.
  2. Place chicken into pot and bring to a boil again, then turn down to a low simmer for 40 minutes to cook the chicken.
  3. With about 20 minutes remaining, add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Serve hot or store refrigerated in glass containers for 4-5 days.

Recipe adapted from https://draxe.com/recipe/green-tea-chicken-soup/

By |2017-01-12T11:03:38-06:00January 10th, 2017|Megan's Tea Muse, Recipe Box, Tea Savories|Comments Off on Green Tea Broth

Lung Ching Dragon Well

Lung Ching Dragon WellMegan’s Tea Muse

I hope you are all well after the holiday season and were able to cherish time with family and friends! One of our Teashop resolutions for 2017 is to feature a tea every month spreading the word about some hidden gems in our collection. That said, I’m pleased to announce that the featured Tea of the Month for January 2017 is our Lung Ching (Dragon Well) green tea!  Don’t miss this month’s Green Tea Chicken Soup Recipe!

This tea has a lovely golden liquor with a slightly vegetal but also warm and nutty taste. It’s the perfect starter green tea for those of you looking to add some healthy habits to your routine in 2017. Brewing varies a little from the traditional black tea. For the best flavor, most green teas should be brewed between 170-185⁰F for 2-3 minutes to avoid bitterness.  Stop by ANY Saturday in January to sample Lung Ching Dragon Well.

Health Benefits:  Green tea is widely renowned for its various health benefits and is also called the tea of 1001 properties.

Green Tea can aid in many things including cardiovascular health, liver function, stress relief, and focus. These are in addition to all of the wonderful antioxidants that are found in tea to begin with! Lung Ching (which can be directly translated as Dragon Well) is especially good for clearing the mind and promoting focus. It is used by monks for this purpose specifically!

Cooking with green tea also makes an excellent way to flavor a broth.  A Green Tea Broth is sure to add a slightly savory, nutty flavor…that little something extra to your next soup, rice, or pasta dish! You can either replace the water entirely with freshly brewed tea or add a smaller portion for an added dash of flavor. Marinades and salad dressings are also a great way to incorporate green tea into your meal by simply substituting all or a part of the liquid for green tea. No matter how you choose to enjoy your Lung Ching, it is still perfect for a wonderfully comforting and cozy afternoon cuppa on a chilly day.

Are you new to green tea or are curious about what else is out there? Then you’re in luck! Check out our Tea-Tasting Tea Party on January 21st. The morning session has sold out but there are still plenty of spots for your tasting pleasure at 2:30pm.  Don’t miss our new Living Well Series in 2017.  Kicking off in January 28 with Living Well with Matcha & Green Tea.

We would love to see you at the Tea-Tasting Tea Party and share a variety of teas with you along with hand-paired treats! Or pop into the Teashop any Saturday of January to sample the Lung Ching Dragon Well.

Happy Sipping!

Megan

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By |2017-01-12T12:57:32-06:00January 10th, 2017|Megan's Tea Muse|Comments Off on Lung Ching Dragon Well

After Christmas Sale

Christmas Radko OrnamentsOn the First Day of Christmas…

Join our family in celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas.  Starting today through January 6 make each Day special!

Do something that makes every day a mini-joyful celebration!  A mini-joyful celebration could be inviting a friend over for a cup of tea or even as simple as pausing a moment and seeing the gift of today.  Often the best presents are just being present in the moment with the person you are with!

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE!  Call in to place your order or stop by the Teashop.

40% Off of all the following:

  • Christmas Tea Cozies
  • Byers’ Choice Carolers
  • Byers’ Choice Trees – table top – perfect for villages and other Christmas Displays

Christopher Radko – buy 3 get 1 free!  Prices are either $10 or $15 per ornament

Hours:  Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 10-4pm  – 816-792-8777 – [email protected]

By |2017-10-22T10:59:35-05:00December 20th, 2016|Events, From Brenda|Comments Off on After Christmas Sale

Apple Dumplings Recipe

Christmas Tea Bundle

Teas include Winter Apple Herbal, Cinnamon Almond, Christmas Bakery, Chocolate Pomegranate, Snowflake Black Tea, Red Velvet Rooibos, & Simply Peppermint

As we were planning for the Christmas Tea Parties I asked Brenda to sift through some of her favorite old recipe cards she grew up making on her family farm.  Apple Dumplings was the first recipe she chose.  A special recipe of grandmother Ida Gall.  A yummy vintage recipe loaded with precious memories.  I love the fact the old recipe card even says “serve warm with half and half”.  A hot messy delight for ANY apple lover, right?!?  Special holiday recipes seem to wrap us up at Christmas time.  Comforting flavors and rich fragrances.

Right now the teashop is wafting in sweet deliciousness.  In every nook and around every corner I’m smelling a touch of freshly scooped premium loose teas.  The Christmas Tea Bundle is the best gift for your money.   A great $25 gift that will brew over 50 cups of tea! Our brand new Winter Apple Herbal is in the bundle.  This herbal is so so tasty and the fragrance is divine.  Fruity, lightly sweet and chock full of comfort & cozy.  Now enjoy 15% site wide through this weekend!! Coupon code 15OFF

Apple Dumplings Recipe

from Ida Gall, Brenda’s Grandmother

  • 1/c cup shortening
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3-3/4 cup milk
  • 6 apples peeled and cored – tart apples are best!
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups hot water

Combine flour, baking powder and salt.  Cut in shortening with pastry cutter.  Add milk and stir to form a ball.  Turn onto board, knead few times, roll to 1/8″ thick.  Cut into circles large enough to hold an apple.  Place apple on dough.

Combine cinnamon and sugar.  Fill cavity of apple with cinnamon and sugar mixture.  Dot with butter.  Close dough.  Place upside down in pan – not too close.  Bake at 450° for 15 minutes.  Decrease to 350° and bake till toothpick inserts easily into apple.  (about 45 minutes – your home will smell divine!)

Baste frequently with juices from the pan.  Sprinkle small amount of nutmeg and cinnamon on top.  Serve with milk or half and half while still warm from your oven!

Winter Apple Herbal

New Winter Apple Herbal

By |2016-12-08T15:00:37-06:00December 8th, 2016|From Brenda, Tea Sweets|Comments Off on Apple Dumplings Recipe

Grandma Gunilda’s Taffy Recipe & Candy Making Night Tradition

Candy Making 2014

Making Turtles at Candy Making 2014

Christmas time was a special time on the Froetschner Farm in Kinsley, KS.  Brenda’s mother Gunilda had many old recipes and those hand written recipe cards are special just to pull out and enjoy!

Another fun tradition is Candy Making Night. Just a relaxed night of old fashion fudge, marshmallow fudge, pb fudge, and more.  The time when it is ok to pull out that crazy Pinterest photo and copy it with everyone’s help!  This Saturday night is this year’s Candy Making Night – and I still don’t know what I’m making.  Any suggestions?

Pulling Taffy was one of Brenda’s Froetschner Family favorites.  Taffy is one of those “get in there and get messy” recipes that is fun for all ages.  The Teashop Family held a Gingerbread House making contest last Christmas – maybe this year we should do a Taffy Pulling contest?

Gunilda’s Taffy Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4-1/2 cup butter

Boil sugar, water, and butter to almost crack stage.  Stir in vanilla.  Pour onto a buttered pan and allow to cool enough to safely handle.  With buttered hands pull and pull and pull!  Taffy will turn in light in color with ready!

By |2016-12-06T13:29:15-06:00December 6th, 2016|Recipe Box, Tea Sweets|2 Comments

2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gifts for Tea Lovers

Christmas Tea Bundle – $25

Ready to shrink your shopping list?

Our tea cupboards are chock full to the brim and overflowing with yummy tea bundles, Artisan Tea Tins wrapped in ribbon, and functional gifts…that are gorgeous, too!

We’ve gathered together our absolute Best Sellers, Family Faves, and a few brand new 2016 items.  Be sure to take advantage of these deals:

  • FREE SHIPPING on $50 orders & local delivery
  • 20% OFF orders over $100 thru 12-9-16 use code:  over100
  • Place your online order this weekend and receive a “KEEP CALM & DRINK TEA” drink coaster with any order. 🙂

So, grab a cup of tea and get to shopping!

Teaware & Foodies

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Artisan Tea Cans $11-$22

Premium Loose Leaf Tea

christmas-comfort

Our Tea Mugs for only $8.95 = comfort + cozy

 Matcha

Tea Bag Gift Tin

Tea Bag Gift Tin – $7.95

Gift Baskets

Christmas Tea Bundle

All Tea Bundles – $25

Tea Fix and Tea Club

By |2016-12-06T13:33:11-06:00December 1st, 2016|From Brenda|Comments Off on 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Surprises, Sales, & Other Tea-Lights of Small Business Saturday

small business saturdayPause and realize.  When you shop small on Small Business Saturday, November 26  you are supporting someone’s dream.  And when you shop here with us Tea Mimi and the whole tea family THANK YOU so much! Online or at the Teashop – your purchase supports our families!

But, let’s get to the good stuff.

Tea Sales + Tea Surprises = lotsa Tea Love!

Small Business Saturday and our Christmas Open House will be from 10-4pm.

Megan will be here to tell you about her Twelve Days of Christmas, too.  AND visit the Hometown Holidays on the Historic Downtown Square and pick up a passport.  You will receive lots of other specials and be entered into drawings.  Horse drawn wagon rides, crafts for kids, photos with Santa and much more!

 

By |2016-11-18T16:46:53-06:00November 18th, 2016|Events|Comments Off on Surprises, Sales, & Other Tea-Lights of Small Business Saturday

Megan’s Twelve Days of Tea

Twelve Teas of ChristmasThe holidays have arrived! I’m so glad to be celebrating my first holiday season with the Anna Marie’s family. We have so many exciting things lined up for this most wonderful time of the year and I was lucky enough to be able to put one of those items together!

The Twelve Days of Tea is a gift set that’s perfect for the beginner or the tea veteran. It includes one of our beautiful glass mugs with the newly redesigned logo and twelve unique individually wrapped pre-filled tea pockets, one for each of the twelve days of Christmas!

Since each tea is already in a tea pocket, simply add hot water to your mug and violà, a warm soothing cuppa! The sampling is a mix of our premium herbals, rooibos, green, and black teas.

I chose each tea personally in an effort to help make your season merry and bright! Who knows, you might find a new favorite in our collection!

Each tea pocket package comes complete with a ribbon that can be used to hang on a tree or in any other festive location. I hope you all enjoy this holiday bundle that is near and dear to my heart!Meet Megan

Happy Sipping!

Megan

By |2016-11-18T15:53:58-06:00November 18th, 2016|Drinking Tea|2 Comments

Pumpkin-Chai Mini Bundt Cakes

Vanilla Pumpkin Tea

Vanilla Pumpkin Premium Tea

At our Thanksgiving tea, we served this cake along side cups and cups of our private blend Vanilla Pumpkin Tea.  Pumpkin-Chai Mini Bundt Cakes were absolutely decadent!

Brenda made mini bundts nestled into pretty cupcake papers but a regular bundt pan can be used.  Pumpkin-Chai cake is scrumptious baked either way.

Pumpkin-Chai Mini Bundt Cakes

  • 2 cups + 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  •  1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  •  1/14 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 30 mini-bundt pans or 1 large bundt pan with baking spray with flour.

In a large bowl combine 2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, cardamom, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cloves.

In a small bowl combine pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.  Stir to blend.

In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.  Beat at high speed with a mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.  Add eggs one at a time – beating well. Add half of flour mixture, then pumpkin puree mixture and then remaining half of flour mixture.

Bake until edges are golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  20-25 min for mini bundts or 43-47 minutes for large bundt pan.   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out cake(s) onto a wire cooling rack.  Allow to cool completely.  Just before serving transfer cake to serving plates and drizzle with warm Caramel Icing.

Caramel Icing:

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Add brown sugar and milk and bring to a boil.  Boil for exactly 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and whisk in confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract.

Join us for a free event this coming Saturday, November 19 for Brenda’s Scone-Making Workshop & Tea Brewing 101 Scone add-ins and scone demonstrations. Learn how to brew that perfect cup or pot of tea. 10% off Scone Mix and 25% Off Gluten-Free Scone Mix Variety. Of course our magnificent Megan will be serving Fall Tea Samples and Scone bites.

Thanksgiving Scone Recipe and Autumn Bisque Recipe were two more deliciously requested recipes from our Thanksgiving Tea!

By |2016-11-16T14:48:35-06:00November 16th, 2016|Tea Sweets|Comments Off on Pumpkin-Chai Mini Bundt Cakes

Autumn Bisque Recipe

Autumn Bisque Recipe

Enjoyed during our Thanksgiving Tea 2016, this Autumn Bisque Recipe was simply amazing!

Autumn Bisque

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cups chicken broth divided
  • 3 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • garnish – sunflower seeds

In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter.  Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook for about 8 minutes.  Or until veggies are tender.

Vegetable Broth:  Add two cups of chicken broth and simmer for 3 minutes; remove from heat, and cool for 15 minutes.  Pour broth mixture into a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.

Add remaining vegetable back to the stockpot and add the remaining chicken broth, pumpkin puree, and, coconut milk.  Simmer covered for 15 minutes.  Stir in salt, cayenne pepper, and thyme and simmer for another 10 minutes. Pour into bowls and garnish with sunflower seeds.

Makes 6 servings.  Recipe adapted from Victoria Magazine October 2015

Join us for a free event this coming Saturday, November 19 for Brenda’s Scone-Making Workshop & Tea Brewing 101  Scone add-ins and scone demonstrations.  Learn how to brew that perfect cup or pot of tea.  10% off Scone Mix and 25% Off Gluten-Free Scone Mix Variety.  Of course our magnificent Megan will be serving Fall Tea Samples and Scone bites.

Brenda had several folks request recipes from her Thanksgiving Tea Party.  Thanksgiving Scone Recipe below and also the Pumpkin-Chai Mini Bundt Cakes.

By |2016-11-16T14:47:41-06:00November 16th, 2016|Tea Savories|2 Comments

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