Description
Creamy and delicious vegan cheese foam tea made with a cashew-based foam and your favorite tea. A unique and refreshing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for at least 2 hours (or overnight)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat work well)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, but adds a nice savory depth)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional, same as above)
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil, melted (this helps with the texture)
- 4 cups water
- 4–6 tea bags (black tea, green tea, or your favorite herbal tea)
- Optional: sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, agave, etc.) to taste
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- Blend the Cashews: Place the drained cashews in a high-speed blender. Add the plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic powder (if using), and onion powder (if using).
- Add the Coconut Oil: Pour in the melted coconut oil.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for several minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Check the Consistency: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Chill the Cashew Cream: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Boil the Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea: Place tea bags in a pitcher. Pour boiling water over the tea bags and let steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the Tea Bags: Remove tea bags and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Sweeten the Tea (Optional): Add sweetener to taste and stir until dissolved.
- Cool the Tea: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- Chill the Tea: Refrigerate the tea until thoroughly chilled.
- Prepare the Glasses: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Tea: Pour chilled tea over the ice, leaving space for the cheese foam.
- Whip the Cheese Foam (Optional): Whip the chilled cashew cream with a whisk or immersion blender to make it even lighter and fluffier.
- Layer the Cheese Foam: Gently spoon the chilled cashew cream over the tea, creating a thick layer of “cheese foam” on top.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with cocoa powder, matcha powder, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Serve Immediately: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Experiment with different flavor combinations by adding extracts or spices to the cashew cream.
- Try using different types of tea for the base.
- You can prepare the cashew cream and the tea base ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- For an extra fluffy cheese foam, try using a milk frother to whip the cashew cream before adding it to the tea.
- Drizzle some vegan salted caramel sauce on top of the cheese foam for an extra decadent treat.
- Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the cashew cream for a chocolatey twist.
- Add a teaspoon of matcha powder to the cashew cream for a vibrant green and earthy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes