I have to admit, this was a terrifying experiment with a pleasing result. Developing a perfected recipe will take some experimentation. However, round 1 has me excited for this adventure.
When I was at the supermarket, I picked out some loose leaf tea to introduce into my chocolates. I chose jasmine pearl balls and Earl Grey (decaf). I had never eaten or made any chocolates with tea stuff in them when I picked these out. I was hoping to find lavender, but didn’t. Sometimes I get ingredients just to have them around for the special moment when I get inspired. That moment came on the very same day that I went to the supermarket.
I was making a white chocolate & almond mixture that I ended up putting in molds with sour cherry centers (VERY yummy sweet and sour contrast). I had a bit of white chocolate with almond left over. I sprinkled the Earl Grey right into the melted chocolate and mixed it in. I didn’t even grind the tea into a powder. I was basically doing a taste test sampler. I ended up with 5 pieces of candy. Wow! I have to admit I was surprised. The white chocolate goes very well with the flavor of the Earl Grey. I have jealousy guarded my samples! I fully intend to perfect an Earl Grey recipe. In this photo, you see a still life with my very prized last piece of Earl Grey & Almond Chocolate!
What flavors would go well with Earl Grey? Lemon? Walnuts? Butter cookies? Or _________?