What can you do with a cup of tea?

You can only drink tea with a cup of tea? We disagree! In this article, you'll find ideas for easy-to-make recipes that go wonderfully well with our Tenmoku tea cups, giving your guests a real "wow" effect. (Experienced and approved by the team)

For starters: Chawanmushi or Japanese egg flan

Very easy to make, Chawanmushi is emblematic of traditional Japanese cuisine. It is traditionally cooked in a tea bowl, and is generally presented as a hot starter. We've revisited the recipe to make it very affordable to make in France, so you can enjoy it without moderation!

Ingredients for 2 persons :

Egg
Seafood according to availability (shrimp, scallops)
Either chicken fillet
Shiitake mushroom, or other mushrooms
Chicken broth
Soy sauce
Optional: sesame oil

Break the eggs into a bowl and mix gently, without frothing (this is important).
Pour the stock and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce into the eggs, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Strain the mixture to make sure it is perfectly smooth.
Take 4 small Tenmoku cups, place two slices of mushroom and a piece of seafood or chicken cubes in each. Fill each bowl with the egg mixture.
Once hot, place the bowls in the steamer and heat over low heat for about 15 min. Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick into a chawan mushi. If it comes out clean, it's done. Now it's ready! You can chop the spring onion and add it on top just before serving. A few drops of sesame oil are also highly recommended.

For dessert: Matcha Mug Cake (or TenmoCake)

Everyone loves dessert! And if we eat our favorite dessert in a handcrafted mug, it'll make the whole thing even better!

In keeping with the principle of easy recipes that can be made in 10 minutes, we offer you this delicious Japanese Matcha mug cake in a Japanese cup!

Ingredients for 2 persons :

40 g flour
20 g almond powder
1 teaspoon matcha tea powder
25 g powdered sugar
1 pinch baking soda (or baking powder)
1 egg
30 g cottage cheese

In a bowl, mix the flour and almond powder with the sugar, bicarbonate and matcha.
Add the egg and fromage blanc and mix well until smooth.
Divide the mixture between two Tenmoku cups.
Cook for 1 minute 30 in the microwave.
Enjoy immediately.