Cherry Cherry Blossom Tea Scones

Soft, buttery scones with a floral cherry twist

These aren’t your average scones.

They’re soft, lightly sweet, and infused with Cherry Cherry Blossom White Tea for a subtle floral flavor that makes them feel extra special without being overpowering.

The cherries bring a pop of brightness, while the tea adds that delicate, almost bakery-level complexity.

Why bake with tea?

Using tea directly in baking is one of the easiest ways to add layered flavor without extra ingredients.

In this recipe, the tea is finely ground and mixed into the dough, so every bite has that soft cherry-floral note woven throughout.

It’s subtle. It’s elevated. It’s kind of addictive.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp Cherry Cherry Blossom White Tea (finely ground)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped dried or fresh cherries

Optional glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp strongly brewed tea

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, ground tea, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in cherries.
7. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a disk about 1 inch thick.
8. Cut into wedges and place on baking sheet.
9. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden.
10. Let cool, then drizzle with glaze if using.

Tips for perfect scones

• Keep your butter cold. This is what creates that soft, flaky texture.
• Don’t overmix the dough or they’ll turn dense.
• Grind the tea finely so it blends evenly into the dough.

Make it your own

• Use oat milk + vegan butter for a dairy-free version
• Add a little orange zest to enhance the citrus notes in the tea
• Skip the glaze for a more classic, less sweet scone

When to make these

• Weekend baking days
• Spring brunch spreads
• Tea parties (obviously)
• Or when you want your kitchen to smell incredible

Final sip (or bite)

These scones feel like something you’d find in a tiny bakery…except you made them yourself.

They’re simple, a little elevated, and the perfect way to turn your tea into something totally new.