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When you think of pairing drinks with food, you might automatically think about the right types of food to enjoy with red wine, white wine and other alcoholic beverages.\u00a0 Teas also need to be properly pared with foods in order to ensure that both food and drink can be enjoyed to their fullest.
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\nWhite tea<\/strong>
\nWhite teas have a very delicate flavour and aroma.\u00a0 So, you need to pair them with equally delicately flavoured foods.\u00a0 If you pair this type of tea with strong flavoured foods, you will not be able to enjoy it at all.\u00a0 The best foods to enjoy with white teas include vegetables and salads and remember to go easy on the seasoning and dressing!
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\nGreen tea<\/strong>
\nThere are various types of green teas.\u00a0 These include vegetal, smoky and fruity varieties.\u00a0 Vegetal green teas have an almost grassy flavour and are best paired with mild foods like seafood, fish or chicken.\u00a0 Smoky varieties work best with turkey or chicken.\u00a0 They can also be enjoyed with a stir-fry and even pizza!\u00a0 Fruity varieties can be served with light meats, fruit salads and even sandwiches.
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\nOolong tea<\/strong>
\nOolong tea comes in light and dark varieties.\u00a0 The light varieties work well with rich seafoods and other lightly salted snacks.\u00a0 Dark oolongs are more prominent in flavour and can be enjoyed with grilled duck, trout, salmon and similar meats.\u00a0 Certain pastries also go well with this kind of tea.
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\nBlack tea<\/strong>
\nBlack teas are available in three main varieties.\u00a0 These are fruity, smoky and earthy.\u00a0 Fruity black teas are wonderful when enjoyed with sweet treats and pastries.\u00a0 Smoky black teas can be paired with dark or blackened meats since they have a strong flavour. They do not, however, work well with sweets.\u00a0 Earthy types can be enjoyed with blackened meats, mashed potatoes and gravy.\u00a0 They are not suitable for pairing with sweets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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