**Indulge in a Delightful Symphony of Flavors: Crafting Elegant Sugar Cubes for a Refined Tea Time Experience**
Elevate your tea time ritual with a touch of elegance and creativity by crafting your own sugar cubes infused with a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil two distinct flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your tea drinking experience to new heights.
**Recipe 1: Lavender-Infused Sugar Cubes - A Floral Embrace**
Immerse yourself in the aromatic embrace of lavender with these delicate sugar cubes. The subtle floral notes of lavender harmoniously blend with the sweetness of sugar, creating a soothing and enchanting experience for your senses.
**Recipe 2: Citrus Burst Sugar Cubes - A Zesty Delight**
Awaken your taste buds with the vibrant zest of citrus in these refreshing sugar cubes. A delightful blend of lemon, lime, and orange zest dances on your palate, adding a burst of citrusy brightness to your cup of tea.
Prepare to embark on a sensory adventure as you explore these elegant sugar cube recipes. Whether you prefer the calming elegance of lavender or the invigorating zest of citrus, these handcrafted sugar cubes will transform your tea time into an extraordinary occasion.
ELEGANT SUGAR CUBES FOR TEA-TIME
It is so easy to transform plain old sugar cubes into something beautiful. These look so pretty on the table for a tea or other special occasion. Even the kids can help! Time is approximate - depends on how elaborate you want to make these.
Provided by Annisette
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the confectioners sugar and water.
- Add 1 or 2 drops of food coloring to tint the frosting the color you desire. You can use red for roses, blue for forget-me-nots, green for leaves - or whatever colors or designs you want!).
- Scoop some of the icing into a decorating bag, fitted with the tip of your choice.
- Make tiny flowers and leaves on your sugar cubes, or create your own designs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 119.5, Sugar 117.5
SUGAR CUBES
Make and share this Sugar Cubes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Llamatron
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 32m
Yield 40 cubes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- It's really easy, just mix the sugar, water, and coloring!
- Make sure the sugar is not sopping wet so that it's dissolving, just wet enough to hold its shape.
- Use any mold you like (I use the teaspoon). Press the sugar into the mold, turn it over, and tap it out.
- Let the cubes (or in my case, domes) dry on pretty much any surface until hard (about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on humidity).
- Voila! Your own unique sugar cubes that cost you practically nothing!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7, Carbohydrate 10, Sugar 10
TEA TIME
Classic punches from the 1800's always had a spice or tea component to them. This punch uses both as well as cranberry bitters for a bright kick. Recipe courtesy Jane Danger.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the Ice Ring:.
- In a small pan/tea pot heat 1 quart water to a boil. Add 4 black tea bags. Let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Refrigerate until very cold.
- Fill mini cake molds with a small amount of chilled water. Layer in cracked cinnamon sticks, and feathered lemon peels spaced equally around the bottom of each mold. Let freeze for 1 hour or until frozen to hold inclusions in place. Fill with chilled tea to top of molds. Freeze overnight.
- For the Simple Syrup:.
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil and reduce to simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Will keep refrigerated for one month.
- For the Punch:.
- Stir together punch ingredients in a punch bowl. Unmold ice ring by quickly dipping into warm water and inverting Float ice ring in punch.
- Ladle into tea cup. Garnish with channel peeler manicured orange wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39, Protein 0.4
HEART SHAPED SUGAR CUBES FOR PARTIES
These cute heart-shaped sugar cubes are so easy to make! Even the kids can help. I think they would be fun for parties, especially tea parties or to offer to guests with coffee after dinner. The silicone ice trays come in every imaginable shape, so make your sugar cubes in whatever shape or motif you wish. Imagine making them in Orange for Halloween, Red for Valentine's Day. White would be beautiful for a bridal shower. Pink and lavender is pretty for Easter and Mother's Day. Recipe is originally from Country Living and you can see a sugar hearts tutorial online at Between Naps on the Porch blog.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 8 sugar hearts
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a glass measuring cup, place the sugar and a half teaspoon of water (don't use more water or you will dissolve the sugar). You can add drop or two of any shade food coloring you wish. Stir together until thoroughly combined. The sugar should feel and look like wet sand.
- Press your sugar into little silicon ice cube molds. Be sure to press really firmly so your sugar will hold tight together. Once you've pressed the sugar firmly down into the mold, turn the mold over and the hearts will fall right out onto a plate. They turn out of the molds very easily. If one breaks when you turn it out, just press it back into the mold and then turn it back out again.
- I placed the plate directly into the freezer, uncovered. I left it there for 2-3 hours and the cubes hardened up nicely. Once they hardened up and were no longer so fragile, I tucked them into a baggies and returned them to the refrigerator. You can store them in either the refrigerator or the freezer. They hold together well once they harden up in the freezer.
- Right after you take them out of the freezer, that's a good time to clean up the edges of the heart. The little sugar crumbs around the edges break off and will leave a nicer looking edge.
- Notes: I always buy these molds at Dollar Tree or Michael's. They usually have them in fun shapes depending on the season and time of year. 1/4 cup of sugar makes about 8 sugar hearts. If you wish to make more, just double or triple the recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.2, Sodium 0.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Sugar 6.2
Tips:
- Choose the right sugar: For the best results, use granulated sugar or superfine sugar. These types of sugar will dissolve easily in your tea and won't leave a gritty residue.
- Prepare your sugar syrup: To make the sugar syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Add flavorings: You can add flavorings to your sugar syrup to create unique and delicious sugar cubes. Some popular flavorings include vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Color your sugar cubes: You can also color your sugar cubes to make them more festive. To do this, add a few drops of food coloring to the sugar syrup before pouring it into the mold.
- Be patient: It takes time for the sugar cubes to dry completely. Be patient and allow them to dry for at least 24 hours before using them.
Conclusion:
Sugar cubes are a delicious and elegant way to sweeten your tea. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own sugar cubes at home. Be sure to experiment with different flavorings and colors to create unique and delicious sugar cubes that your friends and family will love. Enjoy your homemade sugar cubes!
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