Indholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2020 i TeaTime

come for tea Some of my earliest memories of movies are of ones in which Julie Andrews starred. Songs like “Just a Spoonful of Sugar” from Mary Poppins and “Do-Re-Mi” and “Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music evoke for me feelings of joy and nostalgia. So when the opportunity presented itself for freelance contributor Roger Sands to chat with this icon of the screen and stage about her newest book, he also took the opportunity to inquire about her affinity for tea. You can read about their conversation beginning on page 47. Many of us probably were raised to believe that white is a color that should be reserved for summertime. When setting tables for wintertime afternoon teas, however, it really is hard to find a color more suitable…

Las Vegas, Nevada, has more in store for tourists and locals than just bright lights, shows, and casinos for those seeking a respite from the excitement offered along the renowned boulevard known as the Las Vegas Strip. Discover a quartet of venues hidden throughout the entertainment capital of the world at which one can enjoy a serene afternoon tea. CAFÉ LOLA 4280 South Hualapai Way • Suite #109 • Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-766-5652 • ilovecafelola.com When Lin Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes met, the two could not have predicted they would one day open a restaurant together. Lin met her current business partner through Alexandra’s then boyfriend–now husband, and the two quickly bonded over their shared love for food. When they started their own marketing company, Alexandra and Lin found…

An Issue to Celebrate “I felt compelled to reach out after reading your September/October issue. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2015. I was just 31. I discovered TeaTime magazine during this most difficult time in my life, and it was what I like to call a “positive distraction.” It brought me so much joy then and continues to do so every time I receive a new issue in the mail. Your “Think Pink Tea” has inspired me to put together a tea to celebrate myovercoming breast cancer. Today, I am happy and healthy and proudly call myself a survivor. Thank you so much for the endless inspiration! I can’t wait to celebrate with my daughter!”NANCY VALENTINOvia teatimemagazine.com “Congratulations again! TeaTime [September/October 2019] is a bullseye! … What…

The growth of tea festivals across America began 25 years ago when Harney & Sons Fine Teas hosted a two-day gathering of tea enthusiasts in Rye, New York. Nearly 200 tea lovers from across the country were in attendance. Jane Pettigrew, Norwood Pratt, and I were included in the list of guest speakers, mainly because we each had published a book on tea, which was a novelty at that early stage of today’s tea renaissance. Tearooms and tea shops began popping up across the country along with a newfound interest in tea rituals. By 2002, the first large tea festival was being considered in Las Vegas. As Take Me to Tea was in the planning stage, organizer Faith Ann Bailes asked me to meet her at the Las Vegas Hilton…

Vanilla-Cranberry Scones Makes approximately 13 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 vanilla beans*, seeds scraped and reserved¾ cup cranberries**, halved2 tablespoons sanding sugar • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. • In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold cream and reserved vanilla bean seeds. Add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until a dough begins to form. Working gently, bring mixture together with hands until a dough…

COVER Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry teapot ($335), teacup ($100), saucer ($55), sugar bowl ($175), and square cake plate with handles ($415) from Herend, 800-643-7363, herendusa.com. Floral centerpiece by Lindsey Harrington at Furbished Nest, 205-913-4841, thefurbishednest@gmail.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Spode Savoy White teapot ($219.95) and flat cup and saucer set ($23.99); Kirk Stieff Silver Williamsburg Pewter sugar bowl ($41.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Vintage table runner from private collection. MASTHEAD Page 5: Winterling-Bavaria WIG26 salad plate ($7.99); Hutschenreuther Belrose salad plate ($13.99) and footed cup and saucer set ($27.99); Towle Silver Old Master teaspoon ($33.83), individual salad fork ($59.99); Anna Weatherley Simply Anna Platinum dinner plate ($59.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Threshold napkins ($9.99 for set of 4) from Target, 800-440-0680, target.com. TREASURED TEAPOT: STUNNING SILVER Pages 19–20:…

JANUARY 14 Royal Gossip Tea 2:30 p.m. Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour Pinehurst, North Carolina The English monarchy has been the target of rumors and gossip for centuries. Journey through British history with Elain Webb as she shares some stories that have swirled around the Royal family in years past. This informative and entertaining afternoon tea costs $30 per person, with reservations required. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 910-255-0100. For more information, visit ladybedfords.com. 18 Father-Daughter Candlelight Tea 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Polly Claire’s Chattanooga, Tennessee Most girls dream of attending a fancy tea party. Make their dreams come true by sending them to a special candlelit tea event with their dad. With a menu carefully crafted for a man’s palette along with delicacies befitting a…

With a 136-year legacy, Gorham Silver maintained a reputation for manufacturing a variety of high-quality products. The company gained even more popularity once the silver manufacturer’s Josephine teapot and silverware set were selected by Mary Todd Lincoln for use during her husband’s term in the White House. In 1967, Gorham Silver was sold to Textron and changed several hands before becoming a part of the Lenox family. This Buttercup teapot, which features intricate foliate ornamentation along much of the piece, is a wonderful example of the brand’s craftsmanship and attention to detail from the early 20th century. Valentine’s Affair The Buttercup teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl are delightful at a table for a festive Valentine’s Day tea party. The floral motif on Hutschenreuther’s Belrose salad plates, teacups, and saucers along…

Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Scones Makes 8 to 10 1⅔ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour*3 tablespoons granulated sugar2½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt¼ cup unsalted butter, softened slightly and cut into pieces1 large egg, beaten1 (0.8-ounce) package freeze-dried strawberries**, chopped⅓ cup semisweet chocolate miniature morsels½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 teaspoons culinary rose water†¼ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using fingers, rub in butter as lightly as possible until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg, stirring with a fork. Stir in strawberries and chocolate. • In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup cream, rose water, and vanilla extract. Gradually add cream mixture…