Those who haven't had enough sweets after Fat Thursday will surely be delighted to hear that there's not much time left until the next caloric holiday. We're talking about Caramel Day, which falls on April 5th.
This sweet, chewy mass is an excellent addition not only to all kinds of cakes and cookies, but can also be used to diversify the experience of drinking black tea. The intense sweet notes and distinct aroma characteristic of caramel, combined with the strong, classic flavor extracted from tea leaves, will win the hearts and taste buds of many infusion connoisseurs!
How to make caramel at home?
Preparing caramel may seem like a complicated process, but nothing could be further from the truth! The recipe for homemade caramel requires only two ingredients – sugar and water. Of course, to diversify the taste, you can also add vanilla extract, salt, or cocoa, but this decision depends on your preferences.
- Place a pot on the hob or stove. Pour sugar into it and cover with water.
- Heat everything over low heat. Don't forget to stir! We want the sugar to dissolve evenly and not to burn.
- Once the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil, stop stirring.
Pay attention to the color of the caramel! It should be amber, light brown. A dark color indicates that the caramel has burned and will have a bitter taste.
After preparing your own homemade caramel, you can add it to tea that already contains the aroma of sweet mass. This addition will only enhance the taste!
Basilur caramel tea suggestions
Caramel Dream
Basilur Caramel Dream teas from the Oriental collection pair perfectly with the addition of sweet, chewy caramel. Its aroma has been added to the composition of Ceylon black tea leaves, which gives the whole not only an exquisite taste, but also a pleasant scent.
This tea was awarded in the prestigious Great Taste 2021 competition! It is one of the most highly valued distinctions in the world.
Choose your favorite version of the tea! On our website, you will find Caramel Dream in two forms – loose-leaf and in sachets.
Autumn Tea
Autumn Tea is a tea that is a combination of the classic, deep flavor extracted from Ceylon black tea leaves with the addition of maple syrup aroma. It is thanks to this that the infusion acquires intense, vanilla-caramel notes.
As the name suggests, Autumn Tea is ideal for rainy, gloomy afternoons, where its sweetness will add a touch of cheer to the tea!
Gold
For lovers of traditional flavor profiles, Basilur Gold will be an excellent choice! It is a truly classic composition of Ceylon black tea leaves, characterized by an amber infusion color, a distinct aroma, and a deep flavor with perceptible notes of toasted caramel.
Coffee Caramel
Coffee or tea? Basilur Coffee Caramel is a unique composition that is a wonderful blend of the strong taste of black tea from Sri Lanka with the aroma of coffee and notes of caramel. It is an excellent addition to desserts! All thanks to the distinct coffee aftertaste, enriched with toasted accents of sweet caramel.
Ceylon Amethyst
Purple tea with caramel? Ceylon Amethyst is an exclusive blend that has been composed of meticulously selected leaves hand-picked from the lowlands of Sri Lanka. The blend owes its unique character not only to the light, purple color of the infusion, but also to its complex bouquet. You can detect floral, fruity, and... caramel notes!