Tea Bombs Recipe – A Magical Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Brew

Tea Bombs Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 200  F
Servings: 3
Estimated Cost: 5
Calories: 40
Best Season: Winter, Fall
Description

A delightful, visually stunning way to enjoy tea—tea bombs are filled with loose tea, dried flowers, and sparkle, all encased in a sugar shell that melts in hot water.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup isomalt crystals (or clear hard candy for DIYers)
  • 3 tsp loose leaf tea (e.g., green tea, chamomile, hibiscus, jasmine)
  • 1 tbsp dried edible flowers (e.g., rose petals, lavender, calendula)
  • 1 tsp edible glitter or shimmer dust (optional, for aesthetic appeal)
  • Tea bomb mold (hemisphere silicone mold)
  • Food-safe brush (for assembling shells)
  • Gloves (sugar gets hot!)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, slowly melt isomalt crystals over medium-low heat until fully liquefied and clear. Avoid stirring too much to reduce air bubbles.
  2. 2
    Use a heat-safe spoon to pour melted isomalt into the silicone molds. Swirl to cover all sides or use a brush for even coating. Let them cool completely for about 10 minutes until hardened.
  3. 3
    Gently remove the domes from the molds. In one half of each bomb, add 1 tsp loose tea, dried flowers, and optional glitter.
  4. 4
    Warm the edge of an empty dome by placing it on a hot pan for 2-3 seconds. Then immediately press it against the filled half to seal. Let cool.
  5. 5
    Keep your tea bombs in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They’ll last several weeks.
  6. 6
    To Use: Drop one bomb into a mug and pour 8 oz of boiling water over it. Watch the magic unfold, then sip and relax.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Sugars 10g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.