Rounds of buttery dough turning golden at the edges, then a cup of the same tea beside the cooling rack: Dammann Frères’ Vanilla Tea Bags N°212, a smooth black tea with vanilla and a comforting note of biscuit, end up in both.

Makes 20 · 20 min + 30 min chilling + 15 min baking

  1. Cream 1/2 cup (115 g) of softened butter with 1/3 cup (40 g) of powdered sugar and the contents of 2 Vanilla N°212 tea bags.
  2. Add 1 1/4 cups (160 g) of flour and a pinch of salt, and mix just until a dough forms.
  3. Roll it into a log 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Slice into 1/4-inch (6 mm) rounds and bake on a lined baking sheet at 350°F (180°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges.
  5. Let cool on a rack and serve with a cup of the same tea.

The star of this recipe: Vanilla Tea Bags N°212, by Dammann Frères.

— Clipperton