Celebrate Christmas with Tea, Treats, and Exclusive Discounts!

As the festive season approaches, it’s the perfect time to bake, sip, and share moments of joy with loved ones. To make your holiday even sweeter, enjoy this recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Cake—a gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based delight that pairs perfectly with our seasonal teas. Plus, from 29 November to 13 December, take advantage of 20% off on a curated selection of teas, perfect for gifting or savouring yourself!

Welcoming Autumn with a Spiced Pumpkin Cake & Cosy Tea Pairing

This moist and flavourful Spiced Pumpkin Cake is the ultimate comfort treat for chilly evenings. Whether you pair it with the citrusy Orange Fruit tea or the bold Spiced Chai, it’s a match made in tea heaven.

Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups almond flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Allspice
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Ginger
• ¼ tsp Salt
• 2 cups white sugar (or a natural alternative like monk fruit)
• 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil (or 3/4 cup oil + 1/2 cup applesauce)
• 2 cups canned pumpkin (or fresh pumpkin purée)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs (or flax egg)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12×18-inch pan by greasing and lining it.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and salt.
   
3. In another bowl, beat together sugar, oil/applesauce, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the pumpkin. Gradually add the eggs or flax eggs, one at a time.
   
4. Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed. Fold in walnuts if using.
   
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Tea Pairing Tips

• Family-Friendly: Serve Orange Fruit tea alongside your Spiced Pumpkin Cake for a sweet and tart, caffeine-free option everyone can enjoy.
• Festive Boldness: Pair the cake with Spiced Chai for a warming spice kick that’s perfect for adults.

Holiday Tea Discounts – 20% Off Festive Favourites!

From 29 November to 13 December, enjoy 20% off these wellness and specialty teas:

Relax and Recover
Digest and Energise
Refresh and Rebuild
Meno-Balance
Cleanse
Immunity
Dark Chocolate
Smoky Earl Grey
Spiced Chai
Orange Fruit

Relax and Recover: A soothing blend to help you unwind during and after holiday preparations. Relax and Recover is designed to support your skin’s natural glow, making it the perfect winter companion.

With key ingredients like rosebuds and hibiscus, complemented by nettle, marigold, chamomile, and rose petals, this blend is packed with organic goodness to help you feel your best from the inside out. 

Digest and Energise: Perfect for post-feast digestion and a gentle energy boost. This invigorating tea combines key ingredients like ginger and burdock, supported by spearmint, nettle, marshmallow, and citrusy notes from lemon and orange peel. It’s a vibrant, zesty brew designed to help you feel balanced and recharged.

Refresh and Rebuild: A revitalising cup for staying refreshed through busy holiday schedules. Crafted with powerhouse ingredients like rosemary and turmeric, this tea helps boost circulation and build immunity, keeping you feeling your best all season long.

Meno-Balance: A nurturing tea with powerful key ingredients like sage and red clover, complemented by moringa, ashwagandha, turmeric, and a touch of warming spices, this blend is designed to promote relaxation and support hormonal balance. Perfect for sipping your way through the season with ease and grace.

Cleanse: This thoughtfully crafted blend features milk thistle and red clover, combined with soothing lavender, nettle, rose hips, and hibiscus. Designed to gently support your body’s natural detoxification, it’s perfect for balancing the holiday treats.

Immunity: Crafted with key ingredients like rose hips and hibiscus, along with Rooibos and ginger, this tea is packed with vitamins and antioxidants to help keep your immune system strong. Whether you’re braving the winter chill or recovering from festive feasts, it’s the perfect cup to keep you feeling your best.

Dark Chocolate: A decadent treat for chocolate lovers. Treat yourself to a cup of pure indulgence! Dark Chocolate tea is a rich, medium-bodied blend of whole leaf black teas, infused with dark chocolate chips and sweet coconut. It’s the perfect way to add a little luxury to your festive moments.

Smoky Earl Grey: A bold twist on a classic, perfect for cosy winter mornings. This unique blend marries the crisp elegance of Keemun black tea with the gentle citrus of bergamot, rounded off with a hint of smoke from Lapsang Souchong.

Spiced Chai: Warm spices in every sip to embrace the holiday spirit. Using a rich base of Assam tea blended with luxurious Indian spices, this aromatic chai is the perfect way to add a little warmth and wonder to your winter days.

Orange Fruit: This vibrant tea layers juicy orange pieces and zesty orange peel with sweet apple, rose hips, and a hint of hibiscus. It’s a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and tangy, making it equally delightful served hot or iced for all ages.

Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift or stocking your tea cabinet, now is the time to indulge in our premium blends. Let’s make this season warm, cosy, and full of flavour!

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!