Celebrate the season with a flavorful, festive menu infused from sip to serve

A Tea-Infused Holiday Dinner Your Guests Will Never Forget

Holiday meals should feel magical—and what’s more magical than a menu infused from start to finish with the warming, aromatic flavors of loose-leaf tea? At Beach House Teas, we believe tea isn’t just for sipping. It’s a powerful ingredient that brings depth, brightness, and seasonal character to both sweet and savory dishes.

This full-course dinner features four chef-crafted holiday recipes, each showcasing a different Beach House Teas blend. Whether you’re hosting a coastal Christmas, a cozy winter solstice feast, or a New Year’s gathering, these dishes will make your table unforgettable.

FULL HOLIDAY MENU

1. Starter: Winter Citrus & Herb Salad with Mindfulness Tea Vinaigrette
2. Main Course: Cranberry Crush Tea–Glazed Holiday Ham
3. Side Dish: Savory Rosemary & Black Tea Roasted Potatoes (using Cannon Beach Breakfast or Peppermint Mocha Black Tea)
4. Dessert: Spiced Chai Apple Crumble with Apple Orchard Cider Tea

Starter: Winter Citrus & Herb Salad with Mindfulness Tea Vinaigrette

A fresh, bright opener that balances the richness of holiday dishes.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the vinaigrette:

• 1 Tbsp Beach House Teas' Beach Wellness: Mindfulness 
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 tsp honey or infused sugar (Lemon Peel Sugar works beautifully)
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp white balsamic or champagne vinegar
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the salad:

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup pomegranate arils
• ¼ cup toasted almonds or pecans

Instructions

1. Steep Mindfulness Tea in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
2. Whisk tea concentrate with mustard, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Slowly whisk in olive oil to emulsify.
4. Toss salad ingredients and drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.

Main Course: Cranberry Crush Tea–Glazed Holiday Ham

A sweet-tart, deeply flavorful glaze that makes any ham shine.

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked spiral ham (8–10 lbs)
• 2 cups strong-brewed Beach House Teas' Cranberry Crush
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar or PNW Cane Sugar
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp orange zest
• Pinch of cloves or cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a saucepan, combine tea, cranberry sauce, sugar, butter, mustard, and zest. Simmer 10 minutes until thick.
3. Brush half the glaze over ham, cover with foil, and bake 1 hour.
4. Uncover and brush with the remaining glaze. Bake another 20–30 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
5. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Side Dish: Rosemary & Black Tea Roasted Potatoes

The bold, earthy character of black tea enhances rosemary and sea salt, making a simple dish shine.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
• ⅓ cup strong brewed Beach House Teas' Astoria Explorer
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
3. Spread onto a baking sheet, then pour the tea evenly over them.
4. Roast 35–40 minutes, turning once, until crisp on the edges and tender inside.

Dessert: Spiced Chai Apple Crumble with Apple Orchard Cider Tea

Warm, cozy, and perfectly spiced—an instant holiday classic.

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 5 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup brewed Beach House Teas' Apple Orchard Cider
• ¼ cup sugar or Apple Infused Sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch nutmeg

For the crumble topping:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat the tea and sugar in a skillet until the sugar dissolves; add the apples and spices. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to a baking dish.
4. Mix topping ingredients and spread over apples.
5. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Bring Tea to the Table This Holiday Season

This tea-infused menu is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of seasonal flavors, cozy winter comfort, and the handcrafted blends you love from Beach House Teas. Whether you’re serving two or twenty, these recipes add a warm Pacific Northwest twist to your holiday table.