May/June 2021

TeaTime

Celebrating the World of Tea

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EDITOR Lorna Reeves CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jane Pettigrew, James Norwood Pratt, Bruce Richardson ASSOCIATE EDITOR Britt Crawford SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Katherine Cloninger Ellis CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHY Mac Jamies
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Editor’s Letter
Those of us who truly love tea as a beverage would find it difficult to even imagine a day going by in which we would not partake of the wonderful elixir. And when a happy occasion such as a wedding, a baby shower, or Mother’s Day comes along, aftern
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Dear TeaTime
“Thank you for the Irish issue. I love Ireland and was thrilled to see an entire issue focused on that beautiful island. The Irish people are so kind, and they love their tea!” DORIE RAYBUCK via website “How exciting it was when the first-ever Irish
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Tea Events Calendar
Derby Hat Day Tea Party 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Jane’s Tea House Haddon Heights, New Jersey Don your finest and frilliest hat to honor the 147th Kentucky Derby. While the race is usually commemorated by toasting with mint juleps, a toast wi
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Fantastic Favors
Pretty teapot favor boxes will delight guests when filled with favorite teas, assorted candies, and dainty treasures. ($22.80 for set of 24, kateaspen.com or 833-415-1219) English Fog soap, made with ground Earl Grey tea leaves, is fragrant with note
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Hot or Cold
SIMPSON & VAIL svtea.com TEACUP: Hammersley Ham37 “Pieces of apple and mango blended with hibiscus and orange blossoms give this ruby-hued caffeine-free infusion a fruit-forward taste with a sweet finish.” —Courtni Bodiford, stylist MARK T. WENDELL T
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The Perfect Temperature for Enjoying a Cup of Tea
As an increasing number of tea drinkers keep a comforting cup of tea within reach throughout the day, a common question has arisen: How do I keep my tea hot? I admit that I don’t have that problem, because my tea disappears so quickly that it doesn’t
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Coming into Bloom
In 1986, Spode introduced the aureate designs of Stafford Flowers, adding to the manufacturer’s already impressive selection of dinnerware and teatime accoutrements. After nearly three decades, Spode ceased production on the pattern. However, the ass
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Here Comes the Bride
Makes approximately 10 scones Experienced scone-makers tend to shy away from using fresh raspberries, as they know how difficult it can be to work with that tasty fruit, which can so easily discolor the baked goods. This recipe, however, proves it ca
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A Baby Reveal
Makes 12 While bold, flavorful scones can be a welcome commencement for afternoon tea, there is beauty in a simple pastry, especially when served with Devonshirecream and a pair of flavorful jams. Those who think the baby will be a boy might enjoy ea
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Mother’s Day Tea
Makes 12 Laced with fresh lemon zest and toasted coconut flakes, these flavorful confections are a perfect way to begin a Mother’s Day celebration. ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut3 cups all-purpose flour½ cup granulated sugar1½ tablespoons fresh lemon
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A Burst of Lavender
Makes 12 to 14 The luscious texture of these scones is largely due to the secret ingredient—cream cheese! Honey, which replaces the usual granulated sugar in the recipe, adds a perfect level of gentle sweetness, while culinary-grade lavender, which i
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To Sip and To Hold
While it might not be a first inclination to host a tea party to commemorate a wedding, the two go hand-in-hand. In fact, teas honoring the bride and bridesmaids have been popular for many years. And there has been a gradual emergence of people optin
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Rentable China for Afternoon Tea and More
Beautiful china not only communicates a unique story to those who encounter it, but it enhances our own stories when woven through the special moments of our lives. The tableware we fall in love with, collect, and eventually pass down to younger gene
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SerendipiTea
Few things in life are truly serendipitous, but if you ask Linda Villano, the founding of the delight-fully named SerendipiTea was just that, “a happy accident.” In 2020, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary. And while it has grown throughout
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Falling In Love With Tea
Anita Casano Kanellis of AK Brides has always loved beautiful things. But it wasn’t until this Southern California native spent a year at The University of North Dakota that she became mindful of the art of entertaining. “When I was in my sorority, e
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The Mysterious Brew
Twenty years ago, when my husband, Bob, and I spent a rather challenging year working in Beijing, China, for a management consulting company, drinking Rickshaw tea several times a day was a foregone conclusion. Every morning, outside each office door
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Resources for Readers
Spode Stafford Flowers teapot, teacup and saucer sets, and salad plates courtesy of Tea and Old Roses, 205-413-7753, teaandoldroses.com. Pink hobnail cake stand and antique linens from private collection. Page 2: Ellgreave 0482 teapot and Minton Laur
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Catherine & Ned Heagerty
Maybe it was just their imagination or even the lure of adventure that led Catherine and Ned Heagerty to embark on Silk Road Teas. Was he carried away by dreams of Asia? Did she imagine bringing beauty and good cheer to great multitudes? They certain
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Recipe Index
Blue Cheese Spread 39 Green Goddess Dressing 56 Pimiento Cheese Spread 39 Asian Smoked Salmon Cups 55 Baby Quiches with Tiny Carrots 42 Chutney Ham Salad Tea Sandwiches 29 Crab and Corn–Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 29 Cucumber Canapés with Lemon-Basil But

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