A Bloomery Celebration for National Tea Week

Pairing Elegant Teas with Our Signature Cakes, Cupcakes & Tea Cakes

National Tea Week is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a moment to pause, pour, and partake in the timeless ceremony of tea. In the Bakerlita Bloomery, tea is never simply a drink. It is a companion to beauty, a thread that weaves together conversation, comfort, and the quiet joy of a well-set table.

✧ A Bloomery Tea Pairing Chart — thoughtfully matching each of my Bloomed Cakes, Tea Cakes, and Cupcakes with their perfect cup.

✧ A Bonus Tea Flavouring & Pairing Cake Guide — to help you create your own Cake & Cuppa rituals at home, with ideas for enhancing black, green, white, herbal, and specialty blends.

In honor of this week devoted to the art of steeping, I’ve gathered a selection of my Bloomed Cakes, Cupcakes, and Tea Cakes — each thoughtfully paired with its perfect cup. These pairings are designed to complement, enhance, and elevate every bite, turning a slice of cake into a full sensory experience.

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BLOOMED CAKES

✧ Mocha Bundt (Chocolate Almond)
Pair with: Café Mocha Tea (black tea blended with cocoa nibs) or a rich Assam for depth. The malty notes draw out the warmth of the mocha glaze.

✧ Coffee Bundt (Vanilla Cinnamon)
Pair with: Chai Latte (cinnamon, cardamom, black tea) or Ceylon Tea for a spiced yet balanced cup.

✧ Cherry Cake (Neapolitan)
Pair with: Lady Grey Tea for a gentle citrus lift against berry sweetness, or Rose Congou for a romantic floral finish.

✧ Lovely Lemon (Citrus Curd Cake)
Pair with: Earl Grey for a bright bergamot-citrus duet, or Lemon Verbena Herbal Infusion for a caffeine-free harmony.

✧ Duchess (Chocolate Cake)
Pair with: Darjeeling First Flush for elegance and light tannins, or Pu-erh Tea for an earthy counterpoint to chocolate richness.

✧ Victoria (Strawberry Sponge)
Pair with: Darjeeling Second Flush for fruity muscatel notes, or Rose & Hibiscus Herbal Tea for floral sweetness.

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BLOOMED TEA CAKES

✧ Hazelnut Cream (Chocolate Tea Cakes)
Pair with: Rose Tea for a luxurious floral-nut combination, or Nutty Rooibos for a gentle, caffeine-free indulgence.

✧ Royal Rose (Raspberry Tea Cakes)
Pair with: Lady Grey or White Tea with Rosebuds for a refined floral lift.

✧ London Fog (Lavender Tea Cakes)
Pair with: Lavender Earl Grey or a creamy London Fog Latte to echo the cake’s own infusion.

BLOOMED CUPCAKES

✧ Blueberry Rose Curd Cupcakes
Pair with: White Peony Tea for a delicate floral-fruit match, or Blueberry Green Tea for a gentle echo of the filling.

✧ Black Forest (Cherry Cupcakes)
Pair with: Keemun Black Tea for smoky-chocolate depth, or Cherry Almond Rooibos for a softer finish.

✧ Lemon Curd Poppyseed Cupcakes
Pair with: Chamomile for mellow, honeyed notes, or Earl Grey for bright contrast.

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Why These Pairings Work

A truly thoughtful pairing allows both the cake and the tea to shine. The richness of a chocolate sponge is heightened by the depth of a malty black tea. Citrus desserts find new vibrancy in bergamot-laced brews. Floral teas weave seamlessly with rose-kissed buttercreams. Each pairing is a dialogue between cup and crumb — a slow conversation of flavors, textures, and aromas.

So, this National Tea Week, I invite you to choose your favorite Bloomery bake, brew its perfect match, and take a moment to savor the beauty in front of you. After all, tea time isn’t just about the tea or the cake — it’s about the ceremony of bringing them together.

So, this National Tea Week, I invite you to choose your favorite Bloomery bake, brew its perfect match, and take a moment to savor the beauty in front of you. After all, tea time isn’t just about the tea or the cake — it’s about the ceremony of bringing them together.

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FLAVOUR TEA PAIRING GUIDE 

✧ Ready to make the Cake & Cuppa ritual part of your own home?
Inside my Base & Bloom Cake Course, you’ll learn the art of crafting elegant, glow-giving cakes — and how to pair them with their perfect cup. From foundational sponges to seasonal blooms, each recipe becomes an invitation to gather, slow down, and serve beauty with confidence.

Join me and start celebrating the Art of a Cake & Cuppa in your own kitchen.
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