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The pleasant temperatures of May and June, along with the blooming flowers of summertime, beckon us outdoors to enjoy afternoon tea alfresco, and in this issue, we are happy to oblige. Our Mother’s Day tea party (page 23) is set in a charming garden,

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Enhance your library with Clovis Keeps His Cool, an endearing picture book that will teach young tea lovers the importance of grace and patience. ($15.49, amazon.com) Add an element of whimsy to your tea table with these easy-to-assemble Truly Alice

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I am often asked, “How did you get into tea?” My answer is tea got into me. I didn’t set out with an intention to have a life in tea. Tea entered my life and said, “Let’s have an adventure!” At age 21, I first encountered tea outside the United State

In 1931, Lord Nelson Ware introduced the illustrations of Rose Time, just as colorful chintz began to become more prevalent with English potters. The beautiful adornment, a bright floral covering of the eponymous flower on a pale-yellow background, i

Makes 12 Smoked Gouda cheese and everything bagel seasoning gives these scones marvelous savory notes that are sure to please Dad on his special day. Serve with butter or authentic clotted cream as well as a jam or preserves, such as fig or orange, w

Makes 13 Strawberries roasted in sugar and vanilla bean paste impart a magnificently rich flavor to these sweet scones without discoloring the dough. 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided4 teaspoons baking powder½

Makes approximately 15 Slightly sweet, these delectable scones get vibrant color and tang from fresh lemon zest, ground turmeric, and chopped pistachios, while ricotta cheese and heavy cream give them lovely richness. For best green color, shell pist

On a busy street in Budapest, filled with pedestrians bustling through souvenirs shops and gathering at congested cafes, stands Herend, a serene and beautiful oasis. The luxury porcelain shop lies in the shadows of the many imposing spires of the 13t

While Hollywood glamour, beautiful beaches, and iconic landmarks seen in film and television might be the first things that come to mind when thinking of Los Angeles, the tea scene of Southern California is steadily making its way into the spotlight.

Makes approximately 18 Ground cardamom and dried cantaloupe give these cream-based scones the taste of summertime that can be enjoyed all year long. Look for dried cantaloupe in specialty grocery stores or order from an online purveyor. 2 cups gluten

Kelly Hackman is the first to admit that her journey into tea was somewhat unexpected. The native Floridian’s earliest recollections about tea weren’t of tea parties with pretty china and dainty foods but rather of her mother putting teabags in a big

The oldest continuously operating tea plantation in Europe is in the Azores, a chain of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic that are part of Portugal, yet 900 miles west of the mainland. A wondrous, pristine place packed with odd surprises, the isl

You can sample flights of wine, beer, and cider—so why not tea? The wine flights offered by the Loudoun County vintners surrounding them first inspired Hillary and David Coley, the owners of Dominion Tea in charming, small-town Purcellville, Virginia

Theresa Romanelli has found much joy over the years in collecting china. As an avid tea drinker, Theresa is especially drawn to teapots, whether she purchases them herself or receives them as gifts. “When my husband, Ken, was semi-retired and traveli

There are tea leaves in bags, A breeze to prepare, And tea leaves in caddies Blended with care. There are blends to be brewed Just a minute or two And some that take longer; The time’s up to you. But the perfect pot of tea Isn’t brew-time or blend It

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Champagne & Tarragon Radish Flower Canapés 57 Chicken Cordon Bleu Pastry Swirls 55 Honey Ham & Dijon Tea Sandwiches 29 Loaded Potato Twists 42 Mini Zucchini Quiches 28 Pastrami-Avocado Tea Sandwiches 55 Roast Beef Pastries 41 Shrimp Salsa Cups 43 Smo