By a Pro: Tea and Coffee Bombs | Eye-catching Dessert Table Treats

the idea

Great for daytime events, the end of a meal, or to offer non-drinkers something more special, these tea and coffee bombs add a little theater to hot drinks

the how

Aromatic tea bombs consist of loose leaf tea, dried flowers, and dried fruits sealed in a sugar sphere
Pour hot water over the bomb to allow the flowers to blossom and release the aromas
Coffee bombs consists of a chocolate shell filled with powdered coffee, creamer, and flavorings
Choose by flavor, including French vanilla, cinnamon French toast, hazelnut, caramel macchiato, peppermint mocha, and more
Pour hot water over the coffee bombs to dissolve

the why

This Idea

Wow-factor; creates a visual spectacle and adds a touch of theater
Professional; gives your dessert table a stylish and professionally-catered look
Aesthetically appealing; decorated treats entice and create a feast for the eyes
Special occasions should feel special; visual wow-factors elevate regular party food / drinks
Elegant; lends your dessert table an elegant and sophisticated touch
Talking point; gives guests something to discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or visual wow-factors
Unusual; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests

the why

variety of dessert table treats

Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable ‘safe’ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“These hot tea and coffee bombs are a lot more fun for guests if they get to make them themselves.

So, if guests won’t have easy access to hot water, serve these alongside pump carafes or disposable hot beverage dispensers (see links below) filled with hot water.

For the coffee bombs, you could also offer various liquors, such as whiskey, Baileys, Kahlua, or Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur), to give them a more adult twist.”