Whether you are having a traditional, Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving dinner or something very nontraditional and unique, tea is an essential part of that feast. So, here are a few tasty teas that are great with traditional Thanksgiving dishes and even non-traditional ones.
1 Assam Black Tea
Assam black tea tastes great. It is of good food pairings, it takes just 2-3 minutes, best served with much food.
Meats: Hamburgers, Fried or Roasted Chicken, Baked Ham, Eggs, Mexican Foods, Lasagna
Cheeses: Goat Cheese
Grains: Corn Bread, Couscous
Vegetables: Chiles, Baked Beans, Mushrooms
Sweets: Dark Chocolate, Carrot Cake, Caramel, Pecan Pie, Ones with Coffee or Mocha Flavors, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
2. Spring Pouching Tea
It is also a tremendously surprising tea, and goes along with a lot of food pairing. It is more like green tea.
Meats: Chicken Curry
Fish/Seafood: Anchovies
Cheeses: Gorgonzola, Muenster
Vegetables: Potato Salad, Antipasto
3. Darjeeling Tea
This another tea that goes with a wide range of food
Meats: Turkey, Hamburgers, Chicken, Lamb, Smoked Ham, Eggs, Quiche, Pork
Fish/Seafood: Smoked or Grilled Fish/Seafood, Anchovies
Cheeses: Brie, Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Edam, Camembert
Vegetables: Eggplant, Potato Salad, Morel Mushrooms, Polenta
Herbs/Spices: Cinnamon Basil, Ginger, Mint, Nutmeg
4. Ceylon Green Tea
Ceylon green tea is a unique tea that suits your guest and is more impressive, although it can go with a few other foods well, too.
Fish/Seafood: Anchovies, Clam Chowder, Prawns
Other: Capers, Salsa
5. Ceylon Black Tea
Another pretty tea general when it comes to pairing with foods.
Meats: Turkey, Pork, Beef Bacon, Eggs, Quiche, Chicken, Baked Ham, Lamb, BBQ Meat, Salami, Lasagna, Antipasto, Carpaccio
Fish/Seafood: Smoked Ones
Cheeses: Cream Cheese, Edam, Gorgonzola, Provolone
Vegetables: Any Raw Veggies, Mushrooms, Eggplant, Potato Salad, Baked Beans
Grains/portions of pasta: Corn Bread, Couscous, Macaroni & Cheese
Other: Nutmeg, Spicy Foods, Mexican Dishes, Pizza