# Tea-Infused Cauliflower Steaks Annelies Zijderveld's Cauliflower Steak Makes Tea a Main Course By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teainfused-cauliflower References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/05/18/cauliflower-steaks-tea-umami-sauce-recipe) Annelies Zijderveld's tea-infused cauliflower steak is a vegetarian-friendly dish perfect for barbecue season. A recipe out of her own cookbook,'Steeped: Recipes Infused With Tea', Zijderveld's cauliflower steak pays homage to her visit to the Blue Hill restaurant in NYC. It was in Blue Hill where Zijderveld was served a colossal cauliflower steak she had to recreate. Being an avid [tea lover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-teas), Zijderveld created a cauliflower steak that incorporates her enthusiasm for tea along with different herbs and spices. This recipe serves four and requires a 15-minute prep time along with a 25-minute cook time. Unfortunately this recipe demands a moderate cooking skill so it isn't achievable by just any cook. Annelies Zijderveld's tea-infused cauliflower steak is featured in her recently released cookbook as well as posted on the Food Republic website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tea-infused Recipes:** Using tea as a flavoring ingredient in recipes provides a unique and innovative twist to traditional dishes. - **Vegetarian Barbecue:** Creating vegetarian-friendly dishes for barbecue season opens up new opportunities for meatless grilling options. - **Cooking with Herbs and Spices:** Experimenting with different herbs and spices in recipes adds depth and complexity to dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new ways to incorporate tea into their menus and product offerings. - **Cookbook Publishing:** Publishing cookbooks that feature innovative and unique recipes, such as tea-infused cauliflower steak, can cater to the growing demand for creative cooking ideas. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants can create vegetarian-friendly options for barbecue season to cater to the increasing number of customers looking for meatless alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-bake-sip-savour-cookbook.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md) - [Mushroom-Based Meatless Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-rebel-foods-beefless-steak.md) - [Unconventional Tea Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-pairings.md) - [Marbled Vegan Ribeye Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misteak.md) - [Plant-Forward Cauliflower Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-cauliflower-sandwich.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-based-ice-cream.md) - [Seitan-Based Vegan Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-steaks.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md)