TeaTime

This year, 2023, has a been a milestone year for TeaTime in several ways. It is the magazine’s 20th anniversary year, with our first issue having been published in the autumn of 2003. To commemorate our yearlong celebration, we shared a series of art

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We often forget that the British colonies of Colonial America were as immersed in the tea ritual on a scale equal to that of their English cousins, which helped spur the 1773 Boston Tea Party. Consequently, tea tables were necessary furnishings in th

The Barker Brothers, also known as The Barker Ellis Silver Company, was established in 1801 as one of the oldest firms of silversmiths in Birmingham, England. The brand maintained roots in London until the 1980s, continuing to establish their identit

Makes 12 Flavored by chopped walnuts and sweet currants, these plump morsels provide a delectable welcome to a teatime celebrating Hanukkah. A Star of David cutter gives these scones a festive shape while white sparkling sugar adds attractive texture

Makes 12 A warm savory scone, flavored by sharp Cheddar cheese and fresh chives, is a welcome and delicious divergence from the typical sweet bakes associated with afternoon tea, especially during the holidays. This enticing treat is additionally low

Makes 12 These wonderfully golden bakes incorporate the beloved flavors of a gingerbread cookie—with ginger plus cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice adding delicious warmth—in tender scones sprinkled with turbinado sugar. Part these treats in half

Makes 12 Studded with dried cranberries and two forms of ginger (ground and crystallized), these spicy and sweet, well-rounded scones are delicious for the holidays. 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour*⅓ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder

The sweets course of afternoon tea, boasting small irresistible treats, might be the most famous of the three, as people tend to associate teatime with petite sugary confections to savor with a hot brew. When extraordinary cakes, eye-catching macaron

On July 10, 2023, the world lost Phyllis Hoffman DePiano, an extraordinary entrepreneur whose influence will live on through the company and magazines she founded. She was my dear friend, a bright light in my life for more than four decades. We met a

The “City by the Bay” boasts scores of richly ornamented Victorian homes in candy colors, an orange bridge and a sparkling-blue bay, steep hills, palm trees and tropical flowers juxtaposed with coolish weather, world-class museums, and restaurants an

The ladies of colonial Boston and New York were addicted to their tea ritual in much the same manner as their cousins back in London and Amsterdam. Chinese tea was drunk in the morning at home and socially in the afternoon or early evening. Benjamin

As with any family affair or special meal, children at afternoon tea have the opportunity to observe and imitate their elders and practice their own manners. Some tearooms welcome children of all ages, while others request a minimum age for guests. E

While the name evokes visions of pillowy miniature cakes, perhaps similar to a petit four or a cupcake, Southern tea cakes might not be exactly what one would first expect when they hear the term “tea cake.” In fact, they are not cake at all and are

Blueberry Topping 34 Champagne Buttercream 59 Cinnamon–Cream Cheese Frosting 58 Coconut-Mascarpone Cream 45 Earl Grey–Infused Honey Syrup 35 Strawberry Jam 59 Cheesy Bacon & Pepper Mini Quiches with Almond Crust 44 Leek & Goat Cheese Pastries 31 Mixe