10 of Our Favorite Holiday Scones with Tea Pairings

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and a perfect reason to enjoy a cup of tea with a delicious scone. Preheat your oven and pull out your favorite baking sheet to master a variety of holiday scones. Have a marvelous Yuletide season and we hope you enjoy some of our beloved scones along with fitting tea pairings! 

1. Gluten-free Cranberry, Pistachio & Orange Scone 

Pair this delightful holiday scone with Mark T. Wendell Tea Company’s Holiday Fruit & Spice Blend.

Please note this recipe can be modified to include gluten by substituting the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour.

2. Snickerdoodle Scones 

This simple and delicious cinnamon-infused scone is complemented with a cup of Simpson & Vail’s Winter Wonderland Rooibos.

3. Raisin, Rum & Spice Scones

This toothsome spiced scone incorporates the best flavors of the holiday season into one delicious bite. We recommend pairing it with True Leaf Teas’s Pecan Pie Rooibos.

4. White-Chocolate-Peppermint Scones

Crushed peppermint pieces and white chocolate chunks combine to make an impressive scone. Pair these festive treats with a cup of Grace Tea Company’s Wu Yi Rock Oolong Tea.

5. Gluten-free Pumpkin-Date Scones  

A blend of robust spices, pumpkin, and dates create a delectable scone. Serve them with a cup of Simpson & Vail’s French Vanilla Black Tea. 

Please note this recipe can be modified to include gluten by substituting the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour.

6. Gluten-free Pecan-Butterscotch Scones

Butterscotch morsels, toasted nuts, vanilla, and sugar blend into decadent scones. Pair with a pot of Ahmad Tea Company’s Aromatic Earl Grey.

Please note this recipe can be modified to include gluten by substituting the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour.

7. Angel Scones with Spiced Cream

These tasty scones with spiced cream are heavenly with a cup of The Tea Shoppe’s Formosa Oolong Tea.  

8. Low-Carb Cherry-Almond Scones

These scrumptious scones are a terrific low-carb and gluten-free recipe to make for a holiday tea. Pair with a pot of Grace Tea Company’s Golden Treasure Black Tea. 

Please note this recipe can be modified to include gluten by substituting the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour.

9. Rosemary-White Cheddar Scones

Fresh herbs and sharp white Cheddar cheese blend to create a savory scone to enjoy with with a pot of Simpson & Vail’s Blue Moon Tea.

10. Apricot, Chocolate & Walnut Scones

These delectable scones are served with a dreamy Scone Cream and pair well with a cup of Mark T. Wendell Tea Company’s Organic Yunnan Golden Buds. 

 

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