Chocolate cheesecake and China Yunnan Hong Cha Bi Luo
Chocolate cheesecake and a China Yunnan Hong Cha Bi Luo. 7 grams on 500 ml 80 centigrade water. 1-1.5-2 minute brews. Brings out the chocolate notes in the cheesecake in a wonderful way!
Gerechten: Banket, Chocolade en Vegetarisch
Thee: Zwart
Thee is een perfecte match bij veel gerechten. En als je het goed aanpakt dan geeft het serveren van thee bij de maaltijd een hele mooie ervaring. Zowel thuis als bij een exclusief meergangendiner in een restaurant. In vijf dagen leren we je hoe je thee selecteert, zet en presenteert bij je gerechten.
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