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Somebody once said to Kiran Tawadey, founder of Hampstead Tea, that passion is what you do for yourself and purpose is what you do for others. Kiran readily admits that loose-leaf tea is her passion and that her purpose is to convert people to drinki

For Andrew Morton, his most memorable and enjoyable teatimes took place at the stately National Trust homes of England’s West Country that he would often visit on weekends while working as a trainee journalist in Plymouth. Strolls around the beautifu

Every time we begin working on our annual British issue of TeaTime, I learn more about the United Kingdom’s tea history and penchant for interesting and beautiful tea things, and I hope that you will, too. Our London-based contributing editor, Jane P

Newcomers to Gerri’s Tea Room are in for a pleasant surprise when they enter the venue and find the owner, Gerardine Gwarnicki (or Gerri, as she prefers), dressed in a beautiful and elaborate Victorian-style gown bustling around the tearoom, pouring

Images of England’s Lake District have filled our heads ever since our parents lulled us to sleep with the wondrous Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the northwest corner of Great Britain, is a pict

Savoury Aïoli 26 Bittersweet Ganache 41 Sour Cream Buttercream 41 White Chocolate Ganache 29 Almond Butter & Currant Jelly Teddy Bears 49 Apple & Grape Chicken Salad Sandwiches 48 Chilled Crab Salad Sandwiches 37 Egg and Cress Tea Sandwiches 25 Garde

At the young age of 16, Dr. John E. Crews excitedly purchased his very first antique—a Grand Tour bronze (a sculpture of sorts) made in the 1880s. It was perhaps a peculiar acquisition for an Indiana farm boy, but there was something special about th

I was born in Haifa, Palestine, in 1935, when it was under British Mandate. My father was from Glasgow and my mother from New Bedford, Massachusetts, meaning I was born with dual citizenship to both the U.K. and the U.S. We returned to England when I

Every city, town, and village throughout the United Kingdom has a place in the country’s tea history, and London, in particular, is steeped in fascinating connections to different aspects of the trade and consumption of the beverage through the centu

Makes 8 to 10 Banoffee pie, featuring toffee and bananas, inspired this decadent gluten-free scone. Ripe banana, mashed to almost a liquid, is a key ingredient. Although we used traditional English toffee bits, the recipe will work just as well with

I love British author A. A. Milne’s stories because Winnie the Pooh always “liked a little something at eleven o’clock in the morning.” The author writes that the clock on the wall of The House at Pooh Corner had conveniently “stopped at five minutes

Makes 20 Herbaceous crab salad and fresh watercress on honey wheat bread is a delectable savoury combination for afternoon tea. 8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked for shell2 cups iced water1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided⅓ cup mayo

The name of this quaint and outmoded piece of furniture originally had nothing at all to do with tea. It descended from the Hindi tipai (from Sanskrit tri, meaning three, and pada, translated foot). In its earliest form, a tepoy was simply a small si

Makes 12 Elevate a classic egg mayonnaise (egg salad) with watercress, a quintessentially British green that can also make for charming garnish for a number of savories. Slices of soft, tender brioche bread are the perfect vessels for this sandwich f

TRUE LEAF TEA trueleaftea.com TEACUP: Spode Audubon “This flavorful blend of Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Assam, and Keemun teas creates a smooth cup that fellow black tea fans will thoroughly enjoy.” —Janice Ritter, dealer program manager HAMPSTEAD TEA mark

Steep a refreshing cup of Buckingham Palace’s White Tea with Rose and Pomegranate for a delicate and delicious infusion. (£6.95, royalcollectionshop.co.uk or +44-845-330 2898) Adorned with pretty pink roses and verdant leaves, this lovely serving pla

Makes 24 Children of all ages will savour these tea sandwiches whose chicken salad filling is studded with bits of diced apple and grapes. 2 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups unsalted chicken broth1 (6-inch) celery stick2 green onions

Founded in 1883, Johnson Brothers was one of the early stars of England’s china-manufacturing community. While the brand was eventually discontinued in 2015—after becoming part of the Wedgwood Group in 1968—its many wares and designs became timeless