March/April 2024

TeaTime

Celebrating the World of Tea

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EDITOR Lorna Reeves EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Lisa Frederick ASSOCIATE EDITOR Katherine Ellis CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jane Pettigrew, James Norwood Pratt, Bruce Richardson EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Shelby Duffy SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR, LIFESTYLE Kate Lorio
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Editor’s Letter
As signs of springtime’s arrival begin to appear, I find myself gravitating toward more colorful tablescapes and lighter menus for teatime than those I used for fall and winter. If you are no different, then the photographs and recipes in this issue
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Dear TeaTime
“I want to thank you so, so much for the low-carb recipes in [the November/December 2023] issue. There are so many out there that are diabetics, pre-diabetics, and just on weight loss that would love to be able to have tea foods, and yet there are so
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Tea Events Calendar
Seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ackerman Heritage House Napa, California Spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying the ceremony of afternoon tea with a Napa twist at a beautiful 1889 Victorian estate. Enjoy tiers of dainty tarts, savory bites, season
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Floral Tisanes
TRUE TEA trueteapdx.com TEACUP: Paragon A2368/16 (Red Cabbage Rose) LARKIN TEA COMPANY larkintea.com TEACUP: Royal Stafford Hand-Decorated THE TEA SHOPPE theteashoppewv.com TEACUP: Aynsley Sage Green Pembroke THE BOULDER TEA COMPANY boulderteaco.com
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Celebrate Spring
The bright flavors of raspberry, lemon, and vanilla are complemented by a delightfully sweet white chocolate shell in these beautiful, bite-size Butterflies & Daisies Tea Cakes. ($34.50, 253-627-4773, dragonflycakes.com) Bedeck your spring tea table
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Tea Springs Eternal
Spring is an exciting time to visit tea gardens world-wide as hillside fields burst into vibrant shades of emerald green. Throughout the winter, tea bushes go dormant to save energy, but once the warmer temperatures of spring arrive, the sun’s rays s
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Floral Glamour
Founded in Germany, Rosenthal has been a manufacturer of superb porcelain for almost a century and a half. The esteemed company is passionate about meticulously crafting attractive wares that excel in functionality and dazzle with their exquisite pat
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Easter Exuberance
To accompany the scrumptious fare for this holiday fête, these fantastic teas from Simpson & Vail are sure to please. Order by phone at 800-282-8327 or online at svtea.com. SCONE COURSE: Special Orange Blend Tea SAVORIES COURSE: Vietnam Red Oolong -
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Springtime in Blue & White
Three dynamic blends from three different terrific tea companies will provide much refreshment when paired with the springy morsels in this menu. SCONE COURSE: The Cultured Cup’s Abricot Noir 972-960-1521 • theculturedcup.com SAVORIES COURSE: The Tea
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Teatime & Cross-Stitch
These delicious teas from The Boulder Tea Company pair marvelously with the cross-stitch-themed bites in this creative menu. Order these blends by phone at 303-817-7057 or online at boulderteaco.com. SCONE COURSE: Lady Grey’s Garden SAVORIES COURSE:
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Thyme for Savory
Makes 12 Fresh thyme leaves add lovely herbaceous notes to a decadently delicious scone that is also studded with chopped pancetta and shredded Gouda cheese. Although we used the plain variety, smoked Gouda would be a nice choice and would further en
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Tea That Dazzles in Dallas
Cowboy boots, barbecue, Tex-Mex, and the saying “everything is bigger in Texas” are hallmarks of the Lone Star State. Though Texas as a whole most definitely celebrates these unique commodities, Dallas carries these state traditions with pride while
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Escape To The Chateau Comes To North America
Restoring an old and several-years-neglected mansion in France proved to be captivating reality television with hands-on hosts Angel and Dick Strawbridge. More than just a home renovation saga, Escape to the Chateau is a true romance tale between a v
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A Match Made in Heaven
For centuries, scenes of nature have been favorite subjects for creators of decorative arts. Tableware manufacturers, in particular, have made floral motifs the focus of many patterns, so it should come as no surprise that a botanical garden would be
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Tea From The Garden
Those of us who love traditional teas (Camellia sinensis) are often averse to add anything that might mask the subtle yet complex flavors of this divine beverage. The magic of the tea leaf is its ability to yield myriad flavors, aromas, and liquors.
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TeaTime in Birmingham, Alabama
When thinking of classic teatime locales, Birmingham, Alabama, might not be the first place to come to mind. However, in November 2023, a group of adventure-seeking tea lovers excitedly journeyed to visit our beloved headquarters for a stimulating we
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The Kindness In A Cup Of Dilmah Tea
This is the story of Merrill J. Fernando, founder and owner of Dilmah Tea, Sri Lanka’s best-known and most successful tea brand. Merrill passed away in July 2023 at the age of 93, and people working in the tea industry around the world knew we had lo
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Fostering a Dream
It was about two decades ago when the idea first took shape. I’d read a short article in TeaTime magazine highlighting Donna Hardin, a mother who hosted teas in a portion of her converted garage with the help of her children who baked, served, and pl
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Recipe Index
Chocolate Ganache 33 Lemon–Vanilla Bean Buttercream 32 Peanut Butter–Banana Cream Cheese Filling 33 Royal Icing 54 Simple Syrup 33 Swiss Meringue Buttercream 45 Whipped Ricotta Frosting 44 Dill Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches 42 Mini Crab Quiches 29 Rad
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Resources for Readers
Herend Chinese Bouquet Blue teacup ($110), saucer ($60), and salad plate ($115); Golden Edge footed cake plate ($275) from Herend, herendusa.com. Sheffield Original Kings pastry fork; antique linens; and vessel for flowers from private collection. Pa

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