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12 Tea-Infused Foods That Will Pep You Up This Season

The savior of flu season is also a major flavor booster.

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The savior of flu season is also a major flavor booster.

1

Nectarine Pavlovas

<p>This stunning dessert, inspired by a Modigliani portrait, is filled with a rich, soothing pastry cream. Sweet nectarine and delicate chamomile flavor the filling which is nestled into light meringue.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/nectarine-pavlovas-recipe-fw0413%22 target="_blank">Nectarine Pavlovas</a></strong></p>
Erin Kunkel

If dessert art was a thing, this would be the definition of it.

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2

Tea-Brined and Double-Fried Hot Chicken

<p>Erik Anderson and Josh Habiger make their brine with sweet tea and thyme, a recipe inspired by chef Joseph Lenn of Tennessee's Blackberry Farm; the brine gives the chicken a delicate, sweet flavor.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/tea-brined-double-fried-hot-chicken-recipe-fw0713%22 target="_blank">Tea-Brined and Double-Fried Hot Chicken</a></strong></p>
© Chris Court

This chicken has a slightly sweet flavor that's seriously impossible to resist.

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3

Black Currant Tea-Chocolate Truffles

<p>These decadent tea-infused chocolates are far easier to make than you might think and are a thoughtful and impressive gift for guests. The recipe makes two dozen, so make sure you pace yourself.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/black-currant-chocolate-truffles-desserts%22 target="_blank">Black Currant Tea-Chocolate Truffles</a></strong></p>
Maura McEvoy

You might want to make extra—these will not last long.

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4

Japanese Sour Cherry-Green Tea Sorbet

Japanese Sour Cherry-Green Tea Sorbet
Heidi Fink

Look how pretty...

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5

Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts

<p>A sweet tea-infused marinade tenderizes and lightens these oven-fried chicken breasts, while the accompanying caramelized-onion gravy grounds the flavor in something beyond traditional fried chicken.</p> <p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/oven-fried-chicken-breasts-recipe-fw0910%22 target="_blank"><b>Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts</b></a></p>
Peter Frank Edwards

Infuse your fried chicken with sweet tea to get real Southern with it.

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6

Chai-Spiced Tea Loaves

<p>Chai spice tastes great in your tea mug and even better in these moist and tender loaf cakes. If you're a coffee and tea drinker, this is the perfect way to start the day with both of your favorite flavors.</p> <p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/chai-spiced-tea-loaves-recipes%22 target="_blank"><b>Chai-Spiced Tea Loaves</b></a></p>
Kate Mathis

These chai-spiced tea loaves taste like CHRISTMAS.

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7

Milk Chocolate and Earl Grey Budino

<p>Budino is the Italian word for "pudding." This luxe version calls for creamy milk chocolate and tea that's incorporated into the pudding base as well as the whipped cream.</p> <p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/milk-chocolate-earl-grey-budino-recipe-fw1012%22 target="_blank"><b>Milk Chocolate and Earl Grey Budino</b></a></p>
Con Poulos

This pudding incorporates tea for a sophisticated twist.

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8

Matcha-Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches

<p>The French macaron is a simple cookie made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites. The recipe here includes green tea powder (matcha), which gives it a delightful flavor. Layer store-bought green-tea and vanilla ice creams for refreshing ice cream sandwiches.</p> <p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/matcha-macaron-ice-cream-sandwiches-recipe-fw0711%22 target="_blank"><b>Matcha-Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches</b></a></p>
David Malosh

Matcha is ALL the rage these days. It's time to get on board with it.

Get the recipe: Matcha-Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches

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9

Tea-Smoked Roast Chickens

<p>Smoking the birds quickly over anise-scented tea makes them wonderfully fragrant. If you prefer to cook one chicken instead of two, smoke it in a wok or a pot rather than a roasting pan.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/tea-smoked-roast-chickens-recipe-fw0910%22 target="_blank">Tea-Smoked Roast Chickens</a></strong></p>
John Kernick

This is the most fragrant chicken we've ever seen.

Recipe: Tea-Smoked Roast Chickens

10

Pot-Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms

<p>For home cooks, dried chamomile flowers — loose, or in tea bags — can replace the hay David Bouley uses to make his oven aromatic for roasting. He learned the method from the legendary French chef Roger Vergé, who cooked on a bed of lavender.</p> <p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/pot-roasted-chicken-mushrooms-recipe-fw0911%22 target="_blank"><b>Pot-Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms</b></a></p>
John Kernick

Uses dried chamomile flowers to make your oven aromatic for roasting chicken.

Recipe: Pot-Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms

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11

Raspberry-Tea Mold

<p>This dessert might look like lunchtime gelatin from your childhood, but it's all grown up with sophisticated flavors. Tea deepens the flavor while chopped cantaloupe keeps it feeling fresh and light.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/raspberry-tea-mold-504%22 target="_blank">Raspberry-Tea Mold</a></strong></p>
Brian Hagiwara

This isn't your basic childhood Jell-O.

Recipe: Raspberry-Tea Mold

12

Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Earl Grey Tea Cookies
Jeffrey Westbrook/Studio D

You're going to want to have these cookies at your afternoon tea times for SURE.

Recipe: Earl Grey Tea Cookies

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