Cold soba noodles glistening with sesame, crunchy cucumber and edamame, a dressing both bright and warm: Dammann Frères’ Organic Lemon Ginger Tea Bags, green tea with organic lemon and ginger essential oils, bring the tang and the peppery spice.

Serves 4 · 20 min

  1. Brew 2 tea bags of Organic Lemon Ginger in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water at 176°F (80°C) for 3 minutes, then remove them and let cool.
  2. Whisk 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the tea with 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of rice vinegar, 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tbsp of toasted sesame oil.
  3. Cook 7 oz (200 g) of soba noodles according to the package, rinse under cold water and drain.
  4. Toss the noodles with shredded cucumber, carrot and shelled edamame, add the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

The star of this recipe: Organic Lemon Ginger Tea Bags, by Dammann Frères.

— Clipperton