Everybody loves a cup of tea. And the only possible way to make it better?
None of this cookies and milk shit. Biscuits dunked in tea are the only right and proper way.
But which biscuit to pick? Will a hobnob be better with Earl Grey or a pot of Assam? The wrong choice and that's your tea, and the rest of your day, ruined.
The most important question of our time: wtf kind of biscuit do you have with green tea?
To avoid any biscuit mishaps, we called in the experts: Twinings, masters of proper tea since 1706.
We spoke to Twinings Masterblender, Mike Wright for the low-down on which biscuits you should be having with your tea.
From hobnobs to digestives to lemon thins, here are his suggestions.
1. Breakfast Tea and Digestives
"As a stalwart of British life, this needs a classic biscuit like a good digestive or rich tea biscuit."
2. Chamomile Tea and Palmiers
"Chamomile is very light with a soothing flavour, so I'd suggest something light, crumbly and relaxing – I'm rather partial to a Palmier, flavoured with orange and lavender if possible."
3. Earl Grey Tea and Lemon Shortbread
"Earl grey is a light Chinese tea with bergamot – it goes particularly well with citrus and perfectly with a crumbly-textured biscuit like shortbread."
4. Chai and Lotus Biscotts
"Chai originates from India and contains five key spices, one of which is cinnamon – so a biscuit with cinnamon will compliment this beautifully."
5. Assam Tea and Hobnobs
"Oh a good, solid chocolate-covered hobnob will definitely go with this strong, malty tea."
6. Darjeeling Tea and Florentines
"This is the champagne of teas and deservedly so; it needs a majestic but not overpowering biscuit to complement it – a slightly fruity Florentine is ideal."
7. Jasmine Tea and Madeleines
"Jasmine tea is beautifully delicate, so it'll pair perfectly with something floaty and light like a madeleine."
8. Mint Tea and Macaroons
"If you are drinking this for health purposes, perhaps skip the biscuit, but if you drink it because you love the minty freshness, it pairs perfectly with a chocolate-covered coconut macaroon."
9. Rose Tea and a Vanilla Viennese
"Floral teas are notoriously difficult to pair with anything. Just be sure to always go for something light to marry with the floral notes – I'd recommend a fluffy vanilla Viennese Whirl."
10. Green Tea and Matcha Macarons
"Green tea is a favourite from the far east, and with it being quite light and on trend at the moment, would pair beautifully with some Matcha macarons."
11. Lemon Tea and Gingerbread.
"Lemon works great with so many flavours, but my simple, non-fussy recommendation would be just a piece of really high quality gingerbread."
12. Ceylon and Lemon Thins
"Another beautifully light tea and one not to be played with too much – perhaps just a hint of citrus from a lemon thin."
13. Rooibos Tea and Jaffa Cakes
"Rooibos is quite earthy and works brilliantly with orange, chocolate and spices – a bold orange and chocolate Jaffa cake would make a suitable partner."
14. Lapsang Souchong and Chocolate Cookies
"Bold and smoky, Lapsang Souchong needs a chunky biscuit to stand up to the flavours – I'd suggest a chocolate and hazelnut cookie."
15. Russian Caravan Tea and Biscotti
"A slightly mystical tea, this is usually a blend of nutty Chinese Yunnan and Keemun tea, so will go perfectly with an almond biscotti."
16. Ginger Tea and Chocolate Teacakes
"Zingy ginger matches classically with chocolate, so it's a little off piste but try it with a chocolate teacake!"
17. Oolong Tea and Custard Creams
"Oolong is a light tea, half way between a green and a white tea – often referred to as a "peach tea". A biscuit with a little soft caramel would go perfectly, or a simple custard cream."
Happy drinking ☕☕☕
