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WILLIAMS-SONOMA williams-sonoma.com • 877-812-6235 TEACUP: Wedgwood Charnwood “Just one sip of this commemorative blend will tell you it was created with royalty in mind. Its tippy Assam and FBOP Ceylon teas yield a smooth, yet full-bodied, infusion.

Dating to 1800, WM Hutton & Sons—originally called William Hutton—had a very humble start as a silverware firm in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Once the company had established itself as an important player in the silver industry, William Hutton,

“I have just finished reading my January/February issue of TeaTime magazine and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the story by Elizabeth Poteet [page 61]. She is a wonderful writer, and I felt particularly envious of her relationship with her fat

As German bombs fell on London in September 1939, the British government faced a dilemma they had feared for some time. How would they protect the vital commodity that fueled an empire? That fuel was tea. The London tea auctions, begun in 1679, soon

Tea is a powerful beverage, one that has played a key role in world history for centuries. The mere thought of that amazes me, and yet, I cannot imagine doing without tea. By the same token, I daresay that many of us never thought we would have to do

The gorgeous Camellia teacup and saucer instantly elevates teatime to an elegant affair. (£70.00, fortnumandmason.com or +44 20 7734 8040) Harney & Sons celebrates The British Galleries at The MET with a tea-riffic tribute to England’s long-time favo

After a three-year abeyance, the English have once again invaded the halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City through the return of the British galleries. As a part of its yearlong 150th anniversary celebration, the museum unveiled th

Almost five years after the conclusion of the popular television series Downton Abbey and a year following the release of the franchise’s feature film—along with the anti-cipation for a sequel—the fanaticism for the British historical drama ceases to

Makes 9 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets)1 large egg1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegarMushroom-Dijon Aïoli (recipe follows)9 slices deli-style London broil beef9 slices prosciutto2 cu

What better way to relieve the boredom of sheltering in place as a result of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic than to take a deep breath, put on our best tea party hats, whip up some yummy scones, and have a virtual tea party with our granddaug

Makes 11 to 13 2½ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour*4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons caster sugar½ cup chopped dried apricots3 medium eggs, divided, beaten¾ cup whole milk, d

Makes 8 4 slices firm white sandwich bread3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon blue cheese crumbles½ teaspoon chopped parsley⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper½ English cucumberGarnish: parsley leaves • Using a serrated bread knife ina gentle sawing motion

Before the 18th century, Manchester was a flourishing market town that thrived on the wool trade. Then, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 1760s, it found itself at the heart of the cotton industry, as water-powered cotton mills spr

Coalport Ming Rose teapot ($349.95), footed cup and saucer set ($37.99), and sugar bowl and lid ($69.95) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Page 2: Royal Albert Polka Rose 3-piece tea set ($165) and Polka Blue vintage mix 3-piec

Stepping over the threshold into the velvety powder pink interior of Sketch in London is like plunging into a strawberry mousse soufflé. From ceiling to floor, everything is deliciously pink with rose metallic accents in the artsy décor, even down to

For 151 years, Williamson Tea’s legacy in the tea realm has gained acclaim for assuring quality in each blend and brew sold, from bush to cup. With tea farms in Kenya, the fifth-generation–run company strives to cultivate a treasured product, from it

Custard Cream Filling 37 Lemon Syrup 37 Mushroom-Dijon Aïoli 33 Toffee Caramel Sauce 29 Beef Wellington Stacks 33 Cucumber–Blue Cheese Canapés 25 Egg and Watercress Tea Sandwiches 25 Ham and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches 25 Marmite and Cheese Honey Cups 34

At first glance, the cold, treeless, and wind- and rain-battered Orkney Islands north of Scotland may seem more like a place where adventure seekers go than a wedding destination. Upon closer look, though, humans—including my fiancé’s ancestors—have