Thyme tea is a restorative herbal tea made with just boiling water and fresh thyme! Just 5 minutes to the…
Thyme tea is a restorative herbal tea made with just boiling water and fresh thyme! Just 5 minutes to the perfect cup of tea.
Did you know you can make herbal tea using fresh herbs? This is the best trick for using up this fresh herb. Try thyme tea: it’s restorative, delicious, and takes just 5 minutes to steep!
When Alex and I tried this for the first time, we were astounded by the flavor. Thyme tea tastes herby, fragrant and satisfying. It’s a fun way to make DIY tea, and makes drinking water much more exciting. Here’s what to do!
How to make thyme tea
Thyme tea requires just two ingredients: fresh thyme and water! You’ll be amazed at the amount of flavor that comes from just two ingredients. Thyme adds an herbaceous flavor that’s cozy and satisfying. This recipe is best to make in the summer when you’ve got lots of herbs in your garden or in pots. Of course, you can still make it in the winter using fresh thyme from the grocery store. Here’s how to make thyme tea:
Boil: Boil a pot of water. We use an electric tea kettle (that we also use for our morning coffee).
Harvest herbs: Add 8 to 10 fresh thyme sprigs to a mug.
Steep: Pour on the water. The exact quantity doesn’t matter: just fill up the mug! Allow to stand for 5 minutes, then enjoy.
Possible thyme tea benefits
Thyme is known to have medicinal benefits such as soothing a sore throat, helping with digestion, and so forth. So, it’s possible thyme tea does the same! We won’t promise that a cup of thyme tea will cure all your ailments, but many people believe in the power of herbal tea. But it can’t be argued that it’s positively soothing to drink a cup! (Here’s more about the benefits of thyme.)
Tips for growing herbs at home
If you’re not growing herbs in pots or garden space, all you need is a few pots and a sunny ledge. Fresh herbs are incredible for your cooking, and you can use them to make herbal teas or even just sprinkle into olive oil as a dip. For tips on how to get started, go to our tutorial, How to Grow Herbs.
Other types of herbal teas
You can make tea with all sorts of herbs! Here are a few more herbal tea recipes to try:
8 to 10 fresh thyme sprigs (standard or lemon thyme)
Boiling water
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil.
Wash the thyme thoroughly.
Place the thyme sprigs in a mug, and pour over the boiling water. Allow the thyme to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the thyme and enjoy. (Alternate method: If you prefer, you can also chop the thyme leaves and place them in a tea strainer before steeping.)
More herbal drinks
Here’s a way to use herbs in drinks: in infused water recipes! Here are some of our favorites:
This Vegan Masala Chai Tiramisu infuses the classic Italian dessert with the comforting spices of masala chai to make one of our favorite vegan desserts of all time! Serve chilled with a generous dusting of cinnamon. All you need is 8 simple ingredients and a batch of our Homemade Vegan Ladyfingers!
This Vegan Masala Chai Tiramisu infuses the classic Italian dessert with the comforting spices of masala chai to make one of our favorite vegan desserts of all time! Serve chilled with a generous dusting of cinnamon. All you need is 8 simple ingredients and a batch of our Homemade Vegan Ladyfingers!
If you’ve ever had the joy of indulging in a classic Vegan Tiramisu recipe, you’re in for a treat! This Vegan Masala Chai Tiramisu is made with the same soft and airy ladyfingers and rich cream mixture, but instead of dipping the biscuits in espresso or strong coffee, we’re dipping the ladyfingers in a homemade chai concentrate for an Indian-inspired twist!
Plus, if you’ve ever made a traditional tiramisu, you’ll know it’s laden with animal products. Often made with heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, and several egg yolks, it’s certainly not vegan-friendly.
But today, we’re going to teach you how to make an easy vegan swap for the mascarpone filling that’s just as lush, rich, and infused with the delicious masala chai concentrate. Trust us; everyone will go back for seconds of this no-bake vegan dessert!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chai Concentrate:
Non-dairy milk: Acts as the creamy base of the chai concentrate and adds a natural creaminess. Any non-dairy milk of choice will work. Try oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk, or our Homemade Almond Milk!
Sugar: Sweetens the chai concentrate while allowing the chai flavors to shine through. If you have it on hand, our Homemade Simple Syrup works well as a sweetener here, too!
Masala chai: Infuses the tiramisu with traditional chai flavors, like cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, star anise and cloves. If you are unable to find a masala chai spice blend in stores near you, try this Homemade Masala Chai Spice Mix.
Black tea: The traditional base of masala chai and creates a signature-tasting chai concentrate. We used 4 black tea bags, but feel free to brew loose-leaf tea if you have it!
Fresh ginger: Adds warmth and spice that enhances the overall flavor of the chai concentrate.
For Assembly:
Vegan cream mixture: This mixture consists of vegan cream cheese (to mimic the tanginess of mascarpone cheese), granulated sugar, and vegan heavy cream whipped together until thick and creamy.
Vegan ladyfingers: We used 1 batch of our homemade vegan ladyfingers recipe, but if you happen to be able to buy vegan-friendly ladyfingers in stores, feel free to use them here!
Cinnamon: Instead of dusting with the traditional cocoa, this masala chai tiramisu is generously dusted with cinnamon. This deepens the subtle warmth in the masala chai concentrate and enhances the flavor of the final dessert!
Bring the chai concentrate to a boil. Add the water and non-dairy milk to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the remaining ingredients and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Strain and let cool. Strain the chai concentrate into a shallow bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature. If making ahead, place it in the fridge until it is ready to assemble.
Prepare the Cream
Cream the cream cheese until light and creamy. Add the softened vegan cream cheese and sugar to a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixture or stand mixer and beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add a tablespoon of the cooled chai concentrate and beat together until combined. Set aside.
Whip the vegan heavy cream into stiff peaks. Add the vegan heavy cream to a separate large bowl and beat until stiff peaks form.
Combine the cream cheese mixture and heavy cream. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low until combined.
How to Assemble
Dip the ladyfingers in chai concentrate. One by one, dip half of the ladyfingers into the chai concentrate, about 2 seconds on each side. You don’t want them to be soggy. Once dipped, place them in the bottom of an 11×7″ baking dish, taking care to cover the bottom in an even, single layer of cookies. You might have to cut some of the ladyfingers to make them fit well.
Top with cream mixture. Spread half of the cream mixture on top of the ladyfingers using an offset spatula.
Repeat layers once more. Follow this same process, dipping the remaining ladyfingers and layering on top of the cream. Top with the remaining cream mixture and spread smooth, making the top as flat and level as possible.
Dust with cinnamon. Generously dust the top of the tiramisu with cinnamon.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Clean up the edges of the baking dish with a damp towel, as needed, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Masala chai tiramisu is best served chilled straight from the fridge. Traditional tiramisu is often paired with a small glass of espresso or coffee to enhance the rich coffee flavors in the dessert.
This chai-inspired version can be enjoyed as is or served with a Homemade Vegan Chai or Vegan Chai Latte. It’s perfect for sharing for a special occasion or a vegan holiday feast!
Storage Instructions
Cover leftover tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days. We have not tested freezing this tiramisu, but it may work. If you’d like to try it, we’d recommend layering the tiramisu through assembly step 4. Cover tightly with a layer of plastic wrap followed by foil, and freeze for 2-3 months.
Thaw completely in the refrigerator, then dust generously with cinnamon and enjoy!
Make sure you tag us on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan and @consciouschris and hashtag #sweetsimplevegan if you make this recipe. We love to see your photos!
This Vegan Masala Chai Tiramisu infuses the classic Italian dessert with the comforting spices of masala chai to make one of our favorite vegan desserts of all time! Serve chilled with a generous dusting of cinnamon. All you need is 8 simple ingredients and a batch of our Homemade Vegan Ladyfingers!
Bring the chai concentrate to a boil. Add the water and non-dairy milk to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the remaining ingredients and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Strain and let cool. Strain the chai concentrate into a shallow bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature. If making ahead, place it in the fridge until it is ready to assemble.
Prepare the Cream
Cream the cream cheese until light and creamy. Add the softened vegan cream cheese and sugar to a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixture or stand mixer, beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add a tablespoon of the cooled chai concentrate and beat together until combined. Set aside.
Whip the vegan heavy cream into stiff peaks. Add the vegan heavy cream to a separate large bowl and beat until stiff peaks form.
Combine the cream cheese mixture and heavy cream. Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low until combined.
How to Assemble
Dip the ladyfingers in chai concentrate. One by one, dip half of the ladyfingers into the chai concentrate, about 2 seconds on each side. You don’t want them to be soggy. Once dipped, place them in the bottom of an 11×7″ baking dish, taking care to cover the bottom in an even, single layer of cookies. You might have to cut some of the ladyfingers to make them fit well.
Top with cream mixture. Using an offset spatula, spread half of the cream mixture evenly on top of the ladyfingers.
Repeat layers once more. Follow this same process, dipping the remaining ladyfingers and layering on top of the cream. Top with the remaining cream mixture and spread smooth, making the top as flat and level as possible.
Dust with cinnamon. Generously dust the top of the tiramisu with cinnamon.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Clean up the edges of the baking dish with a damp towel, as needed, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Serve. Once chilled, slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Cover leftover tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezing: We have not tested freezing this tiramisu, but it may work. If you’d like to try it, we’d recommend layering the tiramisu through assembly step 4. Cover tightly with a layer of plastic wrap followed by foil, and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator, then dust generously with cinnamon and enjoy!
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December is like a game of Jenga. I start off strong, ready to accept every holiday invitation and family commitment. But as I attend each holiday dinner, party, and gift exchange, a little piece of me diminishes, until I finally crumple into a pile of…
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