Tea Pairing with Garden & Gun Recipes

August 19, 2025

USA-Grown Tea Paired with Incredible Southern Recipes from Garden & Gun Magazine

At The Great Mississippi Tea Company, we believe tea isn’t just for sipping on its own, it can also be the perfect companion to Southern cuisine. With deep roots in Mississippi soil, our teas are grown right here in the USA and bring unique flavors to the table. When paired with Southern classics, each tea reveals new layers of taste that elevate the dish.

We’ve hunted for some outstanding Southern inspired recipes featured in Garden & Gun Magazine to showcase how our teas harmonize with some of the South’s finest flavors. Here are a few delicious pairings to try at home:

🍵 Great Mississippi Tea & Garden & Gun Southern Dish Pairings

Tea Blend	Dish	Recipe Link	Flavor Notes & Pairing Rationale
Black Magnolia Black Tea	Chicken-Fried Short Ribs	Recipe	The robust, malty notes of Black Magnolia complement the savory richness of the short ribs, enhancing the dish's depth.
Mississippi Sunshine Yellow Tea	Grilled Rib-Eye Tacos	Recipe	The subtle floral and sweet profile of the tea balances the smoky flavors of the grilled steak, elevating the taco experience.
Mississippi Queen Green Tea	Trout with Spring Vegetables	Recipe	The fresh, grassy notes of green tea provide a refreshing contrast to the delicate trout and seasonal vegetables, cleansing the palate.
Mississippi Peach Tea	Peach Cobbler	Recipe	The fruity sweetness of the tea enhances the ripe peach flavors in the cobbler, creating a harmonious dessert pairing.
Mississippi Mint Tea	Mint Julep	Recipe	Make your Julep with Mint tea! Just use tea instead of the water in the recipe for an extra minty beverage, The minty freshness of both the tea and the julep enhances each other, providing a cool, invigorating experience.
Grilled Southern Peach Tea	Grilled Peach-Toast	Recipe	The smoky, caramelized grilled peaches on top of slices multigrain boule-style bread with cheese and avocado.
Mississippi Mud Chocolate & Hazelnut Tea	Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie	Recipe	The chocolate and nutty notes of the tea complement the caramelized pecans in the pie, intensifying the dessert's richness.
Clairee’s Chai	Biscuits Pudding with Chocolate Gravy	Recipe	The warm spices in the chai mirror the savory flavors of the biscuit while adding to the chocolate pudding just the right spice to enhance the sweet experience.
Black Magnolia Black Tea	Classic Cajun Jambalaya	Recipe	The bold, malty tea stands up to the hearty, spicy jambalaya, balancing its robust flavors.

Want to cook with tea?

You can take the goodness of tea and turn it into incredible Southern inspired dishes with our Great Mississippi Tea Company cookbook.

Bringing Southern Flavor to Your Cup

Pairing tea with Southern dishes is about finding balance, matching the bold with bold, the fresh with delicate, and the sweet with sweet. Our Mississippi-grown teas are versatile enough to complement savory mains, desserts, and even cocktails.

Next time you cook up a Southern favorite, brew a pot of Great Mississippi Tea and see how the flavors dance together. It’s a true taste of the South, from the field to your table.