November/December 2022

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Celebrating the World of Tea

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EDITOR Lorna Reeves CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jane Pettigrew, James Norwood Pratt, Bruce Richardson ASSOCIATE EDITOR Katherine Ellis SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhonda Lee Lother EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Shelby Duffy CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHY Mac Jamieson SENIOR PH
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Editor’s Letter
As the holiday season draws near, we revel in hosting tea parties to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you observe Hanukkah or Christmas, this issue has festive menus that are sure to suit the occasion. Recipes for tasty fare are accompanied
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Tea Events Calendar
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Teapots and Treasures Juno Beach, Florida Join fellow Bridgerton fans for a funfilled event that celebrates the beautiful world of the popular Netflix series. An elegant Regency-themed afternoon-tea luncheon will be served, fe
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Dear TeaTime
“I was so excited to see the article on clotted cream in the July/August [2022] issue! As a former TWA International flight attendant and having served cream tea—round currant scones, clotted cream, and strawberry preserves—regularly on flight 753 fr
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The Season of Giving
Inspired by one of the most formal parlors in the White House, this Green Room Tea for One set will make every afternoon tea feel historic. ($195, shop.whitehousehistory.org or 800-555-2451) Find a new favorite brew with the Tea Forté Warming Joy tea
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Holiday Teas
THE BOULDER TEA COMPANY | boulderteaco.com TEACUP: Block Whimsy Christmas THE TEA SHOPPE | theteashoppewv.com TEACUP: Noritake Home for Christmas PLUM DELUXE | plumdeluxe.com TEACUP: Cuthbertson Christmas Tree Wide Green Band SIMPSON & VAIL | svtea.c
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6 Myths About Caffeine and Tea
With tea consumption on the rise, more and more tea drinkers want to know about tea and caffeine. But unfortunately, much caffeine misinformation continues to circulate. Here are the top six caffeine myths I encounter from my customers. 1 Tea contain
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Fruitful Festivity
When it comes to hosting afternoon tea for various gatherings, it’s imperative to find a versatile china pattern that effortlessly fits into a myriad of settings and themes. A multipurpose vessel, such as Spode Chatham, can be a lovely piece to displ
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Hanukkah Joy
Makes approximately 16 Freeze-dried blueberries and white chocolate chips give these bakes delightful flavor along with a color scheme that’s perfectly suited for the Festival of Lights. 3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar4 teaspoo
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Christmas Birdsong
Makes approximately 12 Toasted pecans and tart dried cranberries impart seasonal color and taste to these teatime staples. 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cube
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Yuletide Elegance
Makes 12 The classic combination of cherries and chocolate shines in this teatime treat. While we used a dark chocolate, the recipe will also work with lighter chocolate, as long as it’s good quality. 2 cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar2 t
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Savor the Season
Makes 12 to 16 Zucchini, Parmesan cheese, and red bell pepper lend color and delightful taste to a scone that is perfect for teatime or to accompany a favorite soup. 2½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour*2½ teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon fine sea
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Taking Tea in “The Valley of The Sun”
Among the mighty mountaintops and sun-soaked landscape of Southern Arizona, lies the fifth most populous city in the United States. Phoenix, also known as “The Valley” to locals, is a sprawling oasis located in the Sonoran Desert that is home to high
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Tea Books for Children
The world of children’s tea books is wider than you might think. Take your pick—a fairy tale where a princess with magical powers brews a pot of tea for her kingdom, a family tea party where a little girl and her grandfather start a new tradition, mi
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Afternoon Tea at The Governor’s House in Hyde Park
Twenty years ago, when Suzanne Boden bought The Governor’s House in Hyde Park, Vermont, whose history dates to 1893, she did so for what she calls “a diversion.” She explains, “My youngest son was going off to prep school. I love old houses and givin
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The Skirted Soldier
Rhonda Smith, U.S. Air Force Veteran and CEO of The Skirted Soldier, did not grow up with much exposure to tea. “I remember my mother making a cup of Sleepytime tea from a box,” she recalls, but that was the extent of Rhonda’s tea knowledge for most
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How Tea Swayed Voters in 1952
After Henry Cabot Lodge admitted defeat to losing his U.S. Senate seat to John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1952, he reportedly blamed “those darn tea parties” for the loss. A unique political tactic, born from the hive mind of JFK and his committee, of entic
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Donna & Mike Fritts
“The spirit of tea has no truer devotees than Donna and Mike Fritts,” says Christine Parks, author of Grow Your Own Tea. That spirit is manifest in Golden Feather Tea® and lives in every sip. Golden Feather is a tiny spot in the Sierra Nevada mountai
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Teddy Bear’s Christmas Tea Party
Teddy Bear was her favorite toy,Bringing endless hours of joy,Tea party fun for Lee and her friend,Special moments without end. “Pass the tea and cookies, too.Care for cream? Oh, have some, do.”A delightful way to spend the day,Magical fun, in every
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Resources for Readers
Royal Albert Winter Garden footed cup and saucer set ($49.99), and salad plate (35.99); Reed & Barton Francis I teapot ($3,999), salad fork ($79.95), teaspoon ($59.99), and cake server ($299.95); Webb Corbett Georgian round cake stand ($249.95) from
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Recipe Index
Artichoke & Roasted Pepper Canapés 53 BLT Holiday Tea Sandwiches 43 Brown Butter–Sage Kugel 32 Christmas Turkey Salad Sandwiches 53 Pimiento Cheese Gougères 44 Prosciutto-Wrapped Crustless Asparagus Quiche 53 Salmon-Topped Mushroom Canapés 42 Smoked

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