Indholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2021 i TeaTime

come for tea As the holiday season approaches, excitement grows for teatime get-togethers. Some of us yearn to host tea parties again for large groups, while others of us may feel more comfortable gathering in a more intimate setting with just one or two close friends or family. Whatever the group size or the occasion, sipping tea and sharing tasty treats with others should be a joyous moment. It’s so easy, though, to let ourselves get over-whelmed with preparations, wanting everything to be just so. I hope this issue’s various menus with their accompanying tea pairings will inspire you and aid you in planning and celebrating with afternoon tea. We’ve devised beautiful table settings and delectable recipes for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas and have endeavored to include helpful tips for making…

Owning multiple teapots or tea sets to fit into a specific festivity isn’t always feasible for those with the inherent inclination for hosting afternoon tea. A versatile vessel, such as Noritake’s 175, can be a delightful accoutrement that will serve well from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve and beyond. The gilded filigree touches on the body, lid, and finial of this teapot add panache to any afternoon tea. And its glitz and glamour are certainly befitting a celebration to ring in the New Year when paired with the black and gold of Noritake’s Valiere salad and bread and butter plates, along with Kirk Stieff Cloisonne flatware. Thanksgiving Fête Set at a table inspired by the tradition of Thanksgiving, Noritake 175 wonderfully complements the wheat stalks depicted on Shelley’s Golden Harvest…

“Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.”—MARGARET THATCHER Shrimp Salad Canapés Makes 12 Poached shrimp tossed with roasted red peppers, capers, herbs, and a homemade vinaigrette creates a light, refreshing canapé for the savories course of a festive tea party. Serve atop crackers, as pictured, or on toasted bread rounds. 3 cups water1 bay leaf2 (6-inch) ribs celery1 slice lemon3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley1 pound deveined medium shrimp with tails2 teaspoons finely chopped roasted red pepper1 teaspoon finely chopped capers1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill1 teaspoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsleyChampagne Vinaigrette (recipe follows)12 crisp round crackers*Garnish: flat-leaf parsley and chopped roasted red pepper • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 3 cups water, bay leaf, celery,…

COVER Grace’s Teaware Plaid Poinsettia teapot ($29.99), footed cup and saucer set ($15.99), and salad plate ($9.99); Imperial Glass Daisy and Button Clear round cake stand ($27.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. AVA Stylegreen napkins ($9.99 for set of 8) from HomeGoods, 800-888-0776, homegoods.com. Red velvet table runner and fork from private collection. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Noble Excellence Twas the Night Before Christmas teapot ($109.95), flat cup and saucer set ($13.99), and salad plate ($13.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Grace’s Teaware cake stand ($12.99) from HomeGoods, 800-888-0776, homegoods.com. Striped tablecloth, vintage ornaments, and teaspoon from private collection. MASTHEAD Page 5: [Clockwise from bottom left] Hospitality Blue Crystalline footed cup and saucer set ($9.99); Wedgwood Snowstorm footed cup and saucer set ($23.99); Mikasa Golden Eve flat cup and saucer…

Brilliant British Issue “I’m thoroughly enjoying your July/August 2021 annual British issue. In Oxford one summer while I was in college on a study tour, I learned how wonderful tea brewed properly with tea leaves is. This issue took me back to places we went and makes me dream of going back. I made the delicious gluten-free Banoffee Scones for my daughter’s birthday. My dream is to take one of what we call our ‘Teaventures’ to Britain. Thank you for a beautifully done magazine.” MARY MURPHY via email “I love your July/August 2021 issue. It’s filled with wonderful recipes and articles as usual, but the minute I opened it, it just felt special. The tea boxes were amazing. I showed it to my son, and he read the entire issue…

White Chocolate Peppermint Rooibos SIMPSON & VAIL | svtea.com TEACUP: Wedgwood Snowstorm “A subtle peppermint taste complements the sweet white chocolate notes of this delicious, wintry, caffeine-free blend.” —Katherine Ellis, editorial assistant Gingerbread Chai Tea PLUM DELUXE | plumdeluxe.com TEACUP: Mikasa Snowflake “Laced with the spiced and comforting notes typically found in gingerbread and chai, this cozy black tea blend is ideal for a brisk winter day.” —Courtni Bodiford, stylist Holiday Winter Spice Tea THE TEA SHOPPE | theteashoppewv.com TEACUP: Fine China of Japan Fantasy (Gray Snowflakes) “When brewed, this flavored black tea releases the vibrant aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and spices with the perfect touch of citrus.” —Britt Crawford, associate editor Orange & Spice Black Tea ELMWOOD INN FINE TEAS | elmwoodinn.com TEACUP: JCPenney Holiday Wishes “From the first…

TEA sommelier Treat your teatime guests to a delightful array of teas from a trio of purveyors to accompany the three courses of fare. SCONE COURSE: The Tea Shoppe’s Pumpkin Spice Black Tea theteashoppewv.com • 304-413-0890 SAVORIES COURSE: Grace Tea Company’s Golden Treasure Black Tea gracetea.com • 978-635-9500 SWEETS COURSE: Elmwood Inn’s Ceylon OP Lover’s Leap Estate Black Tea elmwoodinn.com • 800-765-2139 Fig and Walnut Scones Makes 17 Dried figs and toasted walnuts add the perfect amount of sweetness and nuttiness to these harvest-inspired scones, while lemon zest and lemon extract provide unexpected, yet delicious, citrus notes. 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest½ teaspoon fine sea salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup chopped dried figs⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts½ cup cold heavy…

TEA sommelier The excitement of Santa’s impending arrival might keep young ones awake on December 24, but these tasty, caffeine-free infusions from Simpson & Vail won’t be to blame. Order online at svtea.com or by phone at 800-282-8327. SCONE COURSE: Sugar Plum Fairy Rooibos Herbal Tisane SAVORIES COURSE: Roasted Chestnut Rooibos SWEETS COURSE: Winter Wonderland Rooibos Milk Chocolate Scones Makes 16 Teatime guests young and old will delight in these scones embedded with bits of sweet milk chocolate, especially when served with Devonshire cream and strawberry jam. 2½ cups all-purpose flour*¼ cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven…

When you think of afternoon tea, Morgantown, West Virginia, might not come to mind, but Lisa Biafore, the owner of The Tea Shoppe, is diligently working to make a name for her innovative retail–tearoom café hybrid in the city that she knows and loves. After spending 28 years in the corporate world working in project and contract management, Lisa was on the hunt for a fun and fulfilling retirement endeavor into which she could pour her passions. A longtime tea drinker and lover of entertaining, Lisa jumped at the chance to purchase a local tea business when it was up for sale in 2013 and decided to bring her two daughters, Rachel and Regina, along for the journey. “This has truly become a family business,” Lisa remarks. “The girls are…

Aïoli & Dressings Champagne Vinaigrette 37 Lingonberry Aïoli 28 Ranch Dressing 53 Beverages East Frisian Tea 60 Ginger Tea 59 Mint Tea 61 Fillings, Frostings, and Toppings Brown Sugar Panko Crumbs 27 Cookie Icing 57 Lemon-Mascarpone Frosting 45 Milk Chocolate Ganache 31 Sweetened Whipped Cream 29, 56 Vanilla Cream Cheese Filling 30 Savories Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders 53 Beef and Giardiniera Canapés 37 Marinated Vegetable Squash Cups 27 Mushroom and Prosciutto Puff Pastry Swirls 39 Reindeer Sandwiches 53 Shrimp Salad Canapés 37 Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwiches 27 Star Croutons 52 Sweet Potato and Bacon Puffs 27 Tomato-Basil Soup 52 Scones Coconut & Orange Scones 42 Fig and Walnut Scones 26 Gluten-Free Pear Scones 33 Milk Chocolate Scones 50 Sweets Acorn Squash Tartlets 29 Chocolate Lingonberry Cups 44 Christmas Star…

November 2 Afternoon Tea 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Harwelden Mansion Tulsa, Oklahoma The Harwelden Mansion is delighted to present a monthly afternoon tea. Hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, this special teatime in this historic venue will be filled with English traditions, sweet and savory delicacies, and live music. Tickets for this event, which range from $50 to $65, can be purchased at harweldenmansion.com. For more information, call 918-960-0714. 13 Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea 2:00 p.m. Blackberry Inn Camden, Maine Looking for a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Invite your friends to join you for afternoon tea at the Blackberry Inn Bed and Breakfast that will include a selection of Tea Forté blends and a three-tiered stand full of tea sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and cream,…

Gluten-free Pear Scones Makes approximately 18 Bits of fresh Bartlett pear impart the fruit’s classic sweetness to the dough of these gluten-free scones, while a touch of cardamom infuses just the right amount of spice. 2¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour*¼ cup castor sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon fine sea salt¼ teaspoon ground cardamom4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 finely diced peeled slightly firm Bartlett pear (approximately 1 cup)¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom. Using fingers, rub butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pear. • In a small bowl, whisk…