A cozy upgrade to your classic banana bread. This recipe brings together the floral notes of Earl Grey tea, the bright zest of orange, and the warm aroma of Living Roots Coorg Cardamom. It’s soft, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweet—perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a thoughtful homemade gift.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Living Roots Coorg Cardamom pods
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 bag Earl Grey tea
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ cup (70 g) sour cream
  • 1¾ cups (225 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar (for topping)

Servings: 8–10 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

 

A fragrant twist on the classic, infused with Living Roots Coorg Cardamom, floral Earl Grey, and a bright hint of citrus.

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5” loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 1” overhang on all sides.
  2. Lightly crush cardamom pods and heat with butter in a small saucepan over medium-low until melted. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes. Discard pods.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine both sugars, orange zest, and loose tea leaves. Add the cardamom butter and cream for 1–2 minutes until sandy.
  4. Mix in egg yolks, vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low just until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold into the batter in two additions.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  8. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to slice and serve.

 

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