Chocolate Pear Ginger Cake (Loose Leaf)

Green tea blend, flavored Chocolate/Pear/Ginger Cake

The scent of ripe pears, butter, sugar and sweet chocolate chips all baked together in a mouthwatering cake are bound to awaken the festive spirit. Cocoa peel and candied ginger bits add a sweet, spicy twist to this green tea blend. This tea is the perfect match for any cake buffet.

• Ingredients:Green tea (50 %), cocoa peel, ginger cubes (sugar, ginger, acidifying agent: citric acid), pear pieces, ginger pieces, flavoring, freeze-dried pear pieces
• Add a scoop of homemade whipped cream or froathed milk topping and an extra dash of cinnamon on top, enjoy! 

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe:

• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• Dash of Cinnamon to taste

Whip the heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; continue whipping on medium speed until the soft peaks return, 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately.  

Froathed Milk secret:  If you prefer a froathed milk topping here are a few tips we found from our test kitchens

• Use skim milk for the fluffiest, creamiest, quickest froathed milk topping. 
• Add a drop or two of vanilla, or almond flavoring before froathing.

Enjoy your Tea!