5x Incredible tea & cheese pairings!

Yes, you read that right. Not wine or beer and cheese pairings, but delicious warm tea! In the Netherlands, ‘tea & cheese pairings’ are not that well known (yet), but in Switzerland, tea is a classic accompaniment to cheese fondue. It’s a delicious combination, and on top of that, it’s a great aid to your digestive system. That’s what we call a win-win situation! But how can it be that cheese and tea combine so well?

Aside from both being delicious, the tannins are a big contributing factor. Tannins are molecules in the tea that provide a pleasant, bitter flavor. These molecules bind themselves to the fat and proteins in the cheese. This makes eating cheese a lot lighter as an experience. If you alternate between a piece of cheese and a sip of tea, then the tea also ensures that you can experience the cheese’s full flavor profile with each new bite. It’ll be like it’s the first bite of cheese of the evening all over again. Isn’t that yummy?!

'Cheese & tea pairings': this is how

But how does combining tea and cheese really work? Don’t worry: it’s quite simple. Serve different types of cheese at room temperature, and make sure the corresponding tea is nice and warm. Alternate each bite with a sip of tea, and voila! The tea & cheese pairing is complete.

Of course, you do need to know which tea fits with which cheese. We’ve put together a few delicious combinations for you, so that you can try it yourself. Enjoy!