Nian gao is a sticky cake traditionally eaten on Chinese New Year. This Matcha Nian Gao is delicious for breakfast when pan-fried with egg, and will give you an energizing boost to start the day.
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Tropical Matcha Yogurt
A quick and healthy breakfast to give your morning a big boost! Simply mix together matcha and yogurt, and top with your favorite tropical fruits. You can even layer the yogurt and fruits to create a breakfast parfait.
Hazelnut Chai Popsicles (Vegan, GF, Dairy-free)
These Hazelnut Chai Popsicles are perfect for summer and easy to make! They are made with hazelnut milk, which adds a light nutty taste. Warm up with the chai spices and cool off with the ice popsicles simultaneously. They are dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
Easy Matcha Mochi Donuts (GF and Yeast Free)
This fast and easy donut recipe is unusual because it's a mochi donut and it's made with sticky rice flour. With this mochi donut recipe, you get the freshness of a donut, the chewiness of mochi and the alluring taste of matcha green tea. Mochi donuts are yeast free and gluten free and use matcha powder.
The Best Matcha Smoothie Ever (Vegan, GF, Dairy-free)
I like to play pretend a lot. It's one of those childhood habits that I never fully grew out of. In our household, it translates into me treating the kitchen and dining table as an actual cafe, even when it's just the two of us at home. We've affectionately called it Cafe Lilo, and it's a cafe that's...
Guest Post: Chicken & Chive Rolled Crepes by Thirsty for Tea
Good morning! We have a guest blogger on The Worktop today! Bonnie from Thirsty for Tea is sharing a bit about mornings on her worktop. She's also made Chicken & Chive Rolled Crêpes for you! I won't give away the recipe yet, but the secret in the crêpe filling is to steep in some Lapsang Souchong tea. I host guest posts to introduce...
Chinese Tea Eggs (Cha Ye Dan)
When the flat starts smelling like a traditional herbal medicine shop, you know the Chinese Tea Eggs are brewing on the stovetop. Jonathan will start complaining because he hates the star anise smell, but it brings me back to my childhood. Growing up, my mom always made these Chinese Tea Eggs whenever we went to a potluck...
Dirty Chai Latte No-Bake Cheesecake
If I were in the US, I'd have gotten myself a pumpkin spice latte the day that it came out this year. September 3rd - yep, I've kept track. Starbucks and all of you posting pictures of your PSLs are killing me over here! For me, a PSL is the mark of autumn. In my...
Iced Vanilla Rooibos with Honey
Summer is here and it is HOT! I made a trip to Las Vegas this past week, and it was about 107 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) during the day, and at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) during the nights. Needless to say, I spent most of the trip indoors where the air conditioning was...