Earl Grey is my absolute favorite tea…I would go to certain cafes or restaurants just because I know they have good quality earl grey tea, and have even left certain establishments because they stopped using high quality earl grey. Yes I know, I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to my tea. At Crumbs we use Tchaba tea which is excellent. In Kuwait, you can get delicious Earl Grey from Teavana or East India Tea Company, both stores are in the Avenues mall.

Other than my love for Earl Grey tea, I wanted a tea that would go beautifully with the orange zest in the recipe. Now if you’re not a fan of earl grey (no judgment here) you can certainly just leave it out, and just enjoy the orange flavor from the zest.

I couldn’t help but add figs, taking advantage of the last remaining ones in my fridge. Figs are packed with fiber and rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium. They are also referred to as the fruit of fertility. However, if figs are not available, just leave them out, or add another fruit that pairs well with orange, such as raspberries. You could also forget about the fruit and add pieces of dark chocolate…or some chopped pistachios. Yum, I certainly like the sound of that.

I used honey, but if you’re vegan and don’t eat honey, then you can certainly use maple syrup instead.

Whatever you end up trying, be sure to let me know how they turned out in the comments below.