Indholdsfortegnelse for March/April 2024 i TeaTime

come for tea 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 will certainly inspire you as you make plans to host family and friends in the coming months. Our Easter-themed afternoon tea (page 23) is bright, festive, and perfect for the holiday. The other two food features pay homage to our late founder, Phyllis DePiano, who began her career in publishing by creating the first magazine devoted to cross-stitch, which was also my first editor role. With that needlecraft’s resurgence, the TeaTime staff thought a cross-stitch-themed fête (page 47) would delight people of all ages. The blue-and-white…

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 patterns. The Belrose teapot—elegant in stature, marvelously adorned with intricate floral motifs, and gilded to perfection on the handle, finial, and fine detailing—serves as a stunning accoutrement for teatime and beyond. Whether placed at a stylish springtide affair among equally stunning pieces or designed to be the focal point of a simplistic table set for tea, the options are endless with this timeless beauty. Demure Sophistication Mix and match the lovely flora of Rosenthal-Continental’s Belrose teapot with the pretty flowers bedecked on the company’s Lombul Gold flat cup and saucer set and Castleton’s…

TEA sommelier 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: Margaret’s Hope Autumnal Darjeeling FTGFOP1 SWEETS COURSE: Romantic Garden Organic Lemon–Poppy Seed Scones Makes 12 Greek yogurt replaces the usual cream, buttermilk, or milk in this scone recipe, adding luscious texture and tang, while fresh lemon zest provides lovely brightness and poppy seeds impart subtle nuttiness. 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided2 tablespoons poppy seeds4 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon firmly packed fresh lemon zest½ teaspoon fine sea salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-milk Greek yogurt1 large egg, lightly beaten • Preheat oven to 375°. Line…

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 vintage event entrepreneur and a military officer/engineer whose shared passions led to rehabbing a historic estate while bringing up two small children. The nine-season series unfolded on BBC (now available in the US on Peacock), but there are still many chapters left, including their upcoming tour, “Dare to Do It,” in February and March 2024. The slogan “Dare to do it!” certainly embodies the spirit of Angel and Dick Strawbridge. Throughout the episodes of Escape to the Chateau, the Strawbridges bring us on their journey of restoring a mid-19th-century, 45-room mansion…

COVER 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. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Williams Sonoma Famille Rose teapot ($49.95), teacup and saucer set (set of 4 for $99.95), dinner plate ($19.95), fruit bowl ($79.95); Famille Rose Mixed Pink & Green salad plates (set of 4 for $74.95) from Williams Sonoma, 877-812-6235, williams-sonoma.com. Flatasy gold bamboo flatware set ($79.99) from Amazon, 888-280-4331, amazon.com. MASTHEAD Page 5: [Clockwise from top left] Royal Stafford Hand Decorated (pattern unknown) teacup and saucer set ($58); Paragon A2368/16 (Red Cabbage Rose) teacup and saucer set ($149); Royal Albert Green Ombré (pattern unknown) teacup and saucer set ($50); Paragon By…

Low-Carb Delights “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 few available.… Please, more of them!” NANCY WILLIAMS ROTH via Facebook “I received my issue and already devoured it! I was SO happy to see the low-carb menus! I already have plans to make those items and hope low-carb options become regular. And as always, I loved reading all of the informative articles and seeing all the pretty china! … Thanks for such a wonderful magazine! It brings me so much joy.” @SUNSHINETRACY25 via Instagram Feature Praise “Hello, I wanted to…

Organic Hibiscus TRUE TEA trueteapdx.com TEACUP: Paragon A2368/16 (Red Cabbage Rose) “Tangy hibiscus and fragrant rose perfectly balance the licorice notes of anise hyssop for a pleasingly vibrant sip.”—Leighann Bryant, art director Lullaby Tea LARKIN TEA COMPANY larkintea.com TEACUP: Royal Stafford Hand-Decorated “Subtle notes of mint, lemongrass, and chamomile permeate this oh-so smooth caffeine-free tisane that is perfect for evening.”—Lorna Reeves, editor On the Waterfront THE TEA SHOPPE theteashoppewv.com TEACUP: Aynsley Sage Green Pembroke “Wonderfully floral, including hibiscus and rose petals, with notes of ginger, this tisane is beautifully blended with South African rooibos.”—Courtni Bodiford, stylist Tranquility Tea THE BOULDER TEA COMPANY boulderteaco.com TEACUP: Royal Albert Green Ombré “This delicious infusion boasts the tastes of peppermint, lemon balm, passionflower herb, lavender, and jasmine.”—Katherine Ellis, associate editor Lavender Lace Herbal Tisane…

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 a fitting location for a museum dedicated to porcelain and decorative arts, especially a collection amassed over 45 years by avid gardener and tea lover Deen Day Sanders, who served as president of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., and was vice-president of the World Association of Flower Arrangers. “Since the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s inception, I have been involved because I have had interest in God’s natural world all of my life,” explains Deen. “Collecting porcelain is also a part of my history.”…

Fillings, Frostings & Toppings 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 Savories Dill Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches 42 Mini Crab Quiches 29 Radish Medley & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches 28 Roasted Carrot & Ham Tea Sandwiches 28 Shrimp, Preserved Lemon & Olive Canapés 41 Turkey–Onion Jam Sandwiches 51 Vegetable Skeins 52 X-tra Cucumber & Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches 51 Yellow Squash Roulade Canapés 42 Scones Apricot-Orange Scones 26 Crème Fraîche Scones 40 Gluten-free Pancetta-Gouda Scones 57 Lemon–Poppy Seed Scones 50 Sweets Chocolate–Peanut Butter Banana Roulade 33 Lavender–White Chocolate Blondies 53 Lemon-Blueberry Layer Cake 45 Lemon Sandwich Cookies 32 Raspberry-Lavender Tartlets 44 Scissor Meringues 56 Strawberry-Coconut Fudge 31 Strawberry-Rhubarb Linzer Cookies 53…

MARCH 16 & 17 Social Afternoon Tea 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, seasonal homemade butter, and premium teas served on authentic antique china. To reserve your spot and find more information, visit ackermanfamilyvineyards.com. 18–20 World Tea Expo Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Meet retailers, tea shop owners, distributors, food-and-beverage directors, specialty grocers, mass merchants, and other business professionals at the 22nd anniversary of World Tea Expo. Acknowledged as the most influential gathering of the year for the tea industry, the Expo highlights high-quality tea suppliers and related vendors from all over the world exhibiting…

TEA sommelier 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 Shoppe’s Mim Darjeeling 304-413-0890 • theteashoppewv.com SWEETS COURSE: Driftwood Tea Company’s Royal Empress 727-203-3504 • driftwoodteacompany.com Crème Fraîche Scones Makes 12 Most scone recipes call for just milk, cream, or buttermilk, but this one adds crème fraîche for delightful zip. If vanilla bean paste is not available, you can substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, but whatever you do, don’t skip the crème fraîche! 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 (8-ounce) container cold crème fraîche⅓ cup…