Day: October 15, 2020

Refreshing Iced Tea Recipe

As the weather warms up, a refreshing iced tea is the perfect way to cool down while enjoying a lower-sugar beverage option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious, thirst-quenching drink at home, and when you purchase your ingredients from Wasteless Pantry, you’re also helping reduce waste. This recipe features loose jasmine green tea and peppermint tea, both available in bulk from our store, making it not only sustainable but also customizable to your taste.

Iced Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of water
  • 3 tsp loose jasmine green tea
  • 1 tsp peppermint tea
  • 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 5 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Mint leaves and lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a medium-sized pot, bring 3 cups of water to a gentle boil. Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat.
  2. Add the 3 teaspoons of loose jasmine green tea and 1 teaspoon of peppermint tea to the pot. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the brewed tea into a large jug or pitcher to remove the tea leaves.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of sugar, adjusting to your preferred sweetness level. The heat from the tea will help dissolve the sugar.
  5. Add 5 cups of cold water to the jug, followed by 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
  6. Serve the iced tea over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges for a refreshing touch.

This recipe makes about 8 servings of iced tea and can be easily adjusted if you want to make a larger or smaller batch. The combination of jasmine green tea, peppermint, and lemon gives it a light, fragrant flavor with a hint of citrus—perfect for warm days.

Why Buy Your Ingredients from Wasteless Pantry?

When you shop at Wasteless Pantry, you’re not just getting high-quality ingredients—you’re making a sustainable choice. Our loose-leaf teas and sugar are available in bulk, allowing you to purchase exactly the amount you need without unnecessary packaging. This reduces your environmental footprint by cutting down on single-use plastics and excess waste. Plus, our ingredients are fresh, so you can enjoy better-tasting beverages while feeling good about your eco-friendly choices.

Wasteless Pantry also offers a wide range of bulk ingredients, so whether you’re making iced tea or another homemade treat, you can find everything you need while supporting a business dedicated to sustainability. By choosing to buy in bulk, you help reduce waste and promote a healthier planet—one refreshing glass of iced tea at a time!

Benefits of Homemade Iced Tea

  • Lower Sugar: Control the amount of sugar and sweeten to your taste.
  • Healthier: Use natural ingredients like fresh lemon and loose-leaf tea.
  • Sustainable: Reduce waste with bulk ingredients from Wasteless Pantry.

Shortbread Biscuits Recipe with Petals

Shortbread biscuits are a classic, buttery treat that can be enjoyed any time, whether for a high tea, a party, or just as a cute snack with your afternoon tea. Elevate your traditional shortbread by adding edible dried flowers like lavender and rose petals, both available in bulk at Wasteless Pantry. These flower-topped biscuits are not only delicious but also visually stunning—perfect for any occasion!

Shortbread Biscuits with Dried Flowers Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 250g butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 3 cups plain flour
  • 1 tbsp dried flowers (lavender & rose petals from Wasteless Pantry)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Butter and Sugar Mixture
    In a large mixing bowl, place the softened butter and caster sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar together for 5-7 minutes until it becomes light and creamy in texture. This step is essential for creating a fluffy and tender shortbread base.

  2. Add the Flour
    Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Gradually add the plain flour, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Once all the flour has been added, mix for an additional 30 seconds, or until the mixture starts to resemble a dough.

  3. Form the Dough
    Lightly flour your work surface, then spoon the dough onto the bench. Roll the dough into a smooth ball with your hands.

  4. Roll and Cut the Biscuits
    Roll the dough out until it is about 5mm thick. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place the cut biscuits onto a lined baking tray.

  5. Add the Flowers and Bake
    Sprinkle the dried flowers (lavender and rose petals) evenly over the biscuits. Gently press the flowers into the dough to ensure they stick. Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven at 160°C for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

  6. Cool and Serve
    Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. These shortbread biscuits will keep for several days in an airtight container.

Why Buy Ingredients from Wasteless Pantry?

When making these delicate shortbread biscuits, you can source all the essential ingredients from Wasteless Pantry, where you can buy in bulk and without packaging. This means you can purchase just the right amount of flour, sugar, and butter to avoid excess waste. Plus, our dried flowers, such as lavender and rose petals, are sustainably sourced, making them the perfect addition to your baking without harming the environment.

At Wasteless Pantry, we offer packaging-free shopping, which helps reduce plastic waste and allows you to make eco-friendly choices while enjoying premium-quality ingredients. By choosing to shop with us, you’re not only supporting sustainable living but also enjoying fresher ingredients that make a difference in taste and quality.

Benefits of Homemade Shortbread Biscuits

  • Flavourful and Fragrant: The addition of lavender and rose petals adds a lovely floral note to your biscuits.
  • Beautiful Presentation: Perfect for gifting, high tea, or special events.
  • Zero Waste: Purchase ingredients in bulk from Wasteless Pantry to reduce packaging waste and live sustainably.