The Daily Steep |
A collection of our favourite tea recipes by the delightful staff at DAVIDsTEA Bramalea. |




The Red Velvet Cocktail
Here you’ll find a recipe for the most delicious cocktail. I made this before sitting outside in the sun with a book and this drink was just what I needed during my relaxing afternoon. It would also be a great cocktail after dinner!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Directions:
Note: I added more ice cubes to my drink, then added leftover tea from the steeper to my drink for a macchiato look!
Have a beau-tea-ful day!
-Jess D.
Kanpe Pop! Cocktail
Some of us at the shop had a girls night in last night and of course we brought tons of tea. I brought some of my favourite Organic Kanpe with the intention of brewing up a little sangria however we soon discovered that our hostess’ mom had a soda maker! This cocktail turned out to be refreshing and delicious and subtlety sweet. Ohhh the possibilities of tea soda pop!! This recipe can be used with any of our favourite teas to either make a cocktail like we did, or to inspire some fun pop infusions! This can also be used without carbonating the tea itself. Add in a little ginger ale for some fizz!
What You Need:
How To Make It:
The possibilities were are endless with different types of tea infusions. I love Kanpe because it’s perfectly sweet and tart and I didn’t have to add any sweetener!
Happy steeping!
-Katrina
Anonymous asked: Just found this blog and so glad it exists because it's my local DAVIDsTEA! If only you guys could post more? :) P.S When are you guys gonna have some job openings?!
That’s wonderful! We definitely plan on posting a lot more in the near future. We have some recipes up our sleeves!
For hiring information visit the DavidsTea website and check out the careers page. Also, you can always bring a resume to the shop :)
Anonymous asked: How do I make the perfect cup of tea?
Greetings anonymous! The perfect cup of tea does not have to be an elusive thing. Here at the shop we drink tea pretty much constantly throughout the day.
The steps to make the perfect cup of tea involves a few things:
I hope this helps in your journey to find that perfect cup of tea.
Happy steeping!
Katrina
The Cocoa Copabanana Latte
People are just cuckoo for cocoa! Add a little copa in the mix and you’ve got quite the cuppa ;)
This sinfully delicious latte will delight your taste buds. Try it at home, use chocolate milk or request this special latte in store!
What You Need:
Et voila! Let this beautiful concoction steep the recommended amount of time. Toss the cocoa powder into the milk and froth away.The ideal latte will be 1/2 tea infusion and 1/2 milk/froth.
Try it iced for a sweet treat on a hot day.
Happy Steeping!
-Katrina
theirmadiaries asked: Thanks for answering me. I tried the matcha cookies and everyone at work(I work at David's Tea Mont-Royal in Montreal) loved them. I used yogurt instead of egg yolks and it worked well. Thanks again :) Irma
That’s awesome!! We’re so happy they worked out for you, they’re definitely super delicious :) Thanks for the tip, that’s a really good idea!
CAFFEINE-FREE ICED COFFEE.
Whaaaat?? You say!? How is this possible?? You say.
At DavidsTea anything is possible.
This drink has been a staff favourite since it’s inception a few months ago. One of my favourite parts of summer is iced coffee, unfortunately buying an iced coffee on the go also means syrups, tons of sugars, calories and caffeine jitters before bedtime. ENTER HEROICALLY FROM STAGE LEFT: Chickory Dickory Dock.
CDD is a roasted chickory root based herbal tea with almonds and vanilla beans. Steeped a short time, it’s a light coffee. Steeped an extended time, it’s a punch-you-in-the-gut espresso. Iced? It’s perfect.
What You Need:
Two perfect teaspoons of chickory dickory dock
Hot Water
Steeper
Ice
Milk of your choice
Sweetener of your choice
Directions:
1. Brew your tea to taste in about 8oz of water. Longer = darker “roast”. Shorter = Average “roast”. Add your sweetener at this stage.
2. Fill your cup up with ice.
3. Pour the tea over the ice, it should fill about half the cup and add your milk.
4. Sip and relax! Kick back and watch fireflies dance from your back porch.
Happy steeping!
-Kat
Matcha “Matsu” Pancakes
We all love pancakes! So this recipe was created to add a little bit of healthiness and awesome energy to that breakfast we all love so much. Adding matcha to your pancakes can also replace that cup of coffee you make every morning. It’s awesome because it’s green tea leaves ground into a fine powder so instead of just steeping the leaf, you’re consuming the entire thing! Think of all the antioxidants and benefits you’re getting with a cup of matcha! Not to mention, some much needed caffeine for those mornings! So here’s a really simple recipe that doesn’t really add any extra time to your pancake routine:
Ingredients (for 4 small pancakes):
Directions:
(The picture of the finished product does not do justice to how it actually looks since I burnt them a bit by spending time taking pictures of them on the saucepan haha!)
These pancakes are absolutely delicious, especially with maple syrup! Let us know how yours turned out in the ask box! Now eat up!
Happy eating!
-Jess D.
Want to cool down on a hot summer day? Why not try a TEAlightful slushie!
I made mine with:
Just put the steeped tea in a blender with the other ingredients and you’re ready to go! My mom and I found this one slightly tart without the syrup, but use your own discretion.
Feel free to experiment!
Have a lovely day!
-Em
theirmadiaries asked: For the matcha matsu cookies, do you think it would be possinle to omit the egg yolks? Thanks :)
Absolutely! However since eggs are typically used as a binder in baking, try out another egg substitute.