Leftovers were a popular theme and we had a record number of entrants to the January challenge. Chele did her usual excellent
round up and I am, once again, wishing I could try everything that has been produced. Thank you to all who participated. Do go and have a look if you haven't already done so.
Ever since I first came across
Matcha Chocolat, I've been wanting to experiment with what was a fairly new concept to me: tea and chocolate. I had a bash back in July when I made
green tea cupcakes and
chocrhutea, but I've been saving any further trials until I thought the time was right to use this combination in a We Should Cocoa challenge. So, there you have it, this month's special ingredient is
tea.
To add a bit of additional spice this month, we have Katie Christoffers of Matcha Chocolat awarding a prize to one lucky participant - a box of
Masala Chai Caramels. These are, I promise you, very well worth having. This prize can only be shipped to a UK address though, so apologies to any overseas participants. Katie will pick the entry that she personally likes best - a very difficult task I'm sure. Let me assure you that Chele and I will be exempt - so no shady deals or cooking the books - drat!
All entries need to be in by the 25th of February. If you need a reminder as to how to take part, head to
We Should Cocoa
Ouch! This is a difficult challenge; let's hope we can all rise to it!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! I already have three ideas!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of baking with tea... so exciting, can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm in! Now to figure out what to make.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE baking with tea but haven't yet teamed it up with chocolate. Can't wait to try it ;0)
ReplyDeleteNever done tea and chocolate before, but those chocolates look good. Thinking cap on then.
ReplyDeleteThis one is HARD!!!!
ReplyDelete(I'm not a tea fan - might have to stretch the limits on this one - maybe peppermint tea???????!!!)
I agree with BVG, I'm completely lost on this one. I do drink a lot of peppermint tea though...
ReplyDeleteSuelle - I have complete faith in you all - it wouldn't be fun if it easy ;-)
ReplyDeleteHanna - glad you like it.
Dom - am gutted about the beetroot cake, but hoping you will appease by giving us a superb tea and chocolate creation.
Victoria - glad to hear you're up for this.
Chele - glad this is a new combination for you and looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Kath - as I said to Suelle, it wouldn't be fun if there was no challenge involved.
BVG and Kitchenmaid- I'm not really a tea fan either, though I did start drinking roibos a few years ago and then, green and white teas a bit later. But tea does work surprisingly well with chocolate and it doesn't have to be strong.
Ohhh tea - great!!!
ReplyDeleteBut I miss living in the city where I had access to some beautiful leaves :-( Ah well, will it be Barrys, Lyons or Bewleys breakfast tea ? ;-)
Gillian - I'm sure you can pull in a favour or two from those left behind in Dublin ;-)
ReplyDeleteOooh, that is a GREAT idea! Promise to join in this time. After all, tea and chocolate is one of the greatest combinations ever. :D
ReplyDeleteThink I am going to take part this time - have loved reading the round-up for January's challenge. Thinking cap is firmly on...
ReplyDeleteNora - Glad you approve and look forward to seeing what you come up with ;-)
ReplyDeleteDomestic Goddess - glad to have you on board
Can I move to Dorset just for the challenge?
ReplyDeleteCityHippy - apologies for the exclusion. Why Dorset in particular?
ReplyDeleteTea! One of my favourite things! Wonderful idea. I better get my thinking cap on :)
ReplyDeleteHazel - Good to hear you're up for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteThere are lot of delicacies made from cocoa. Especially in making pastry and candies.
ReplyDeleteI'm so envious - I want to play baking with matcha!
ReplyDeleteMy kitchen is just an empty room right now though... don't think there's much I can bake in a microwave in my bedroom is there? Any ideas welcome if there is!
ButteredCrumpet - chocolate tea - easy ;-)
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