GREEN TEA TRUFFLES

INGREDIENTS

For the dark chocolate truffles: 240ml oat cream, soya cream or coconut cream 340g dark chocolate, very finely chopped 2 tsp We Are Tea loose leaf green tea (in a tea strainer) or one green tea bag Optional: 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, to taste Pinch sea salt For the white chocolate truffles: 5½ tbsp oat, soya or coconut cream 2 tbsp cacao butter 300g white chocolate, very finely chopped 1 tsp vanilla paste 2 tsp We Are Tea loose leaf green tea (in a tea strainer) or one green tea bag Pinch salt

Optional toppings:

Beetroot powder, desiccated coconut, melted dark chocolate, melted white chocolate, matcha tea powder, cacao powder

METHOD

1. To make your truffles (whether you are making dark chocolate or white chocolate), very gently warm your cream in a saucepan, along with the tea. Once warm – be careful not to bring it to the boil, else this may split the mixture – add in the remaining ingredients. Cover and allow to sit for a few minutes.

2. Remove the tea, then stir the chocolate mixture smooth, applying a touch more heat if needed. Add maple syrup to taste, if desired, and place in the fridge to firm up, for around 15 minutes for the white chocolate mixture and an hour for the dark chocolate.

3. Once the mixture is firm enough to handle, scoop up with a tablespoon and roll into balls. Set aside and store in the fridge, before decorating in your desired toppings.

■ WE Are Tea offers a range of ethically sourced loose leaf teas, all available in biodegradable, plastic-free teabags.