TeaTime

As we welcome the months of September and October, we are grateful for a reprieve from the hot days of summer and, in this issue, turn our focus instead to autumn, with its plethora of pumpkins and abundance of apples. Beautiful table settings and de

SIMPSON & VAIL svtea.com TEACUP: Royal Albert Country Fayre Series - Devon “The caramel flavor in this blend is very subtle, lending luscious sweetness to a black tea that is perfect for cooler weather.” —Sarah Jarnagin, online editor THE TEA SHOPPE

Tucked away in a glass display case of The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, stands one of the oldest and most valuable teapots in America. The 10-inch pot with a tall handle was made in Jingdezhen, China, in the 16th century. Decorated w

To accompany this scrumptious, apple-laden fare, serve warming blends from Simpson & Vail that either mimic or delightfully contrast the flavors in the recipes. Order online at svtea.com or by calling 800-282-8327. Apple Sage Black Tea Ceylon - Black

Crown Ducal, a trade name for the porcelain produced by A.G. Richardson and Company in England, built an esteemed reputation in the early 20th century for manufacturing eye-catching, hand-painted pottery with detailed designs. Many of the brand’s pat

For this health-conscious menu, we carefully selected refreshing, caffeine-free blends to wonderfully complement the pink-hued bites. Polly Singer’s Vanessa’s Vanilla Halo Artisan Tea 859-533-1426 • hatsandveils.net Tea by Two’s Lemon Chiffon 410-838

Makes approximately 12 Fresh sage not only imparts pleasant herbaceous notes to the dough of these buttermilk-laced pumpkin scones, but it also serves as a pretty garnish. 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend*, plus more for dusting2 tablespoon

Serve this fantastic trio of seasonally inspired brews alongside our menu of delectable recipes apropos for fall. The Tea Shoppe’s Bonfire Tisane 304-413-0890 · theteashoppewv.com Boulder Tea Company’s Margaret’s Hope Autumnal Darjeeling FTGFOP1 303-

Tea: It’s not just a beverage. You can cook or bake with it in meat, fish, pasta, soups, desserts, and salads, instead of just pairing it with foods. Steep tea in water or other liquids, add it dry in whole-leaf or ground form, smoke or brine it. Lik

The elegant ambiance, the gorgeous china, the delectable food, and the refreshing tea help to set an enchanting scene for afternoon tea, but often, the thoughtful details and additional items that are found on a tea table are what make the affair ext

Like many worldwide afternoon-tea venues, the famed Raffles hotel in Singapore had to be creative to appeal to their 2020 customers, who were living under pandemic restrictions and unable to travel. They hoped to help their tea lovers continue that c

Beyond the shiny bright lights and cacophony of the “Big Apple” lies a picturesque and much quieter area that is easily accessible from New York City yet far removed from that fast-paced way of life. Upstate New York is filled with charming small tow

Earlier this year in March, nine tea companies competed in three separate categories (Camellia Sinensis—Focused Business, Sustainability, and Innovation) for the chance to win the World Tea Expo’s annual competition, The Devan Shah Tea Tycoons. Many

This past May, we were fortunate to cross off another lovely locale on our ever-growing “teacup lists.” Scotland—Glasgow and Edinburgh, in particular—served as the destination of choice for our group of 19 wonderful readers who deeply cherish new tea

As autumn dawns and chrysanthemums bloom,Colorful leaves prepare their slow descent—The brave leaves coax me to their outer room,And tea leaves, too, invite me with their scent.The fragrant Lady Grey bids me good day—Her fruity, delicate taste warms

Baked Apples 29 Cardamon–Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting 36 Cranberry Glaze 47 Cranberry-Orange Compote 47 Cream Cheese Frosting 58 Hibiscus-Rose Jelly 46 Sugared Cranberries 47 Bacon, Apple & Brie Pastries 31 Balsamic Fig & Pork Crostini 55 Beet Hummu

This Sea + Tea Body Oil includes nourishing ingredients, like avocado seed oil, squalene, marigold, and tea leaves, for an aromatic experience that promotes soft and supple skin.($35, beeinspiredgoods.com or 410-363-2200) Purify pores and ease the se