Welcome to Beginning with Bergamot, a tea blog with recipes, reviews and pairings + practical tips on comfort, happiness and living a balanced lifestyle
Juicy pears are poached in a sweetened Earl Grey tea for a simple but delicious dessert. Serve with freshly whipped cream and hazelnut cacao granola for a grown up dessert.
This unique twist on a chai tea latte adds in pumpkin puree and cacao powder for a super indulgent and cozy fall breakfast drink.
This crispy pecan-crusted french toast is topped with Earl Grey tea poached pears for the perfect indulgent weekend breakfast.
This gluten free popcorn mix is made with matcha green tea and white chocolate and baked for the perfect complex flavor. It’s the perfect snack for holiday parties.
This vegan tea latte combines farmers market fresh peaches with cozy chamomile tea, fresh ginger root, coconut oil and cardamom to make the perfect end of summer elixir.
Learn what to eat and drink in Ireland. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea recommendations from my honeymoon in Ireland 2018. Dublin, Galway, Kenmare and Limerick are the main cities I give recommendations for.
Fresh blackberries, zesty lemon and rich Earl Grey tea make up this super delicious breakfast scone. Perfect for guests or just a lazy Sunday afternoon. Easy to freeze and reheat.
Learn why buying loose leaf tea gives you better a taste and value than tea bags. Part 1 of my Beginner’s Guide to tea for tea newbies.
Almond tea with natural beetroot creates the pink color in this Pink Almond Tea Latte. It’s a cozy and slightly sweet indulgence made with milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Vegan options. Get the recipe.
Lots of fresh ginger, turmeric, peppermint and lemon come together to create this Magic Golden Wellness Tea to help prevent and fight colds. Get the recipe for this decoction and learn about the traditional healing properties of these herbs.
Learn how to start an easy 5 Minute Habit & Mood Journal to track your mental and physical health goals in 2018.
Spicy chai tea cookies and pumpkin buttercream come together to create this warm and cozy fall macaron. Get the recipe plus the tips and tricks I found to baking technically perfect macarons.
My health and wellness story from this past year, why mental health issues are hard to blog about while you’re in them, and what I’m doing now. Plus, my favorite teas from August 2017.
Chamomile-infused tequila turns this Paloma into a whole new cocktail. It’s a super refreshing spring or summer treat made even better with Pamplemousse La Croix!
This vanilla poppyseed cake combines sweet chamomile tea infused buttercream with tart homemade grapefruit curd. It’s a taste of Spring in one delicious bite.
This Hawaii-inspired smoothie blends juicy pineapple and mango with the warmth of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Matcha green tea rounds out the flavors.
My favorite teas from December plus my thoughts on 2016 as a whole, the good and the bad. I review two teas: a cozy black tea and a zen-filled white and green tea.
I love this Masala Chai Tea from Firepot Nomadic Teas. It is a premixed chai concentrate with all the spices and just a touch of sweetness. Just combine the chai concentrate with milk and BOOM! Perfect coffeeshop quality chai tea.
This Christmas toffee has all the holiday magic! Crispy saltines, rich toffee and chocolate, peppermint and white chocolate matcha drizzles. It will become an instant family favorite.
Learn about some of my favorite teas from November. There are three different minty teas, all refreshing and crisp as well as a vanilla and caramel flavored black tea, perfect for the holidays.
