Indholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2025 i TeaTime

come for Tea There are so many ways to brighten the dreary days of winter, but one of my favorites is with a pot of piping hot tea and some tasty treats. Bonus points if there are porcelain teawares and a bouquet of flowers! And if a few friends can join me, all seems right with the world. The gathering can be very casual and cozy in the den or living room or a bit more formal with us seated at a prettily set table. In this issue, you’ll see that our talented team of recipe developers, stylists, and photographers has provided much inspiration for wintertide. Whether you’re wanting to host an elegant affair in icy blue tones (page 21), a cottage-inspired winter citrus menu (page 33), or a Valentine’s teatime…

Silver Needle White Tea TEA-FOR-ALL | tea-for-all.com TEACUP: Coalport My Fair Lady “Hailing from the Doke Tea Estate in Bihar, India, this organic offering delivers hints of apricot and an amazingly creamy finish.” —Lorna Reeves, editor Buddha’s Potion Organic White Tea NEPAL TEA COLLECTIVE | nepalteacollective.com TEACUP: Royal Albert Gossamer Grey Duo “Highlighting floral notes, orange peel, and warm spices, this energizing blend is perfectly comforting for winter.” —Katherine Ellis, associate editor Shangri La White Tea CHICAGO TEA HOUSE | chicagoteahouse.com TEACUP: Aynsley Crocus Duo “This exquisite tea, hand-picked in the Shangri La garden, contains silver tips, curly bright leaves, and a strong, yet mild body when steeped.” —Natalie Nettles, online editor Sweet Seduction White Tea BOULDER TEA COMPANY | boulderteaco.com TEACUP: Paragon #A3501 “White peony tea, lemon myrtle, and ginger and raspberry…

Vanilla–Earl Grey Scones Makes approximately 12 Sweet and creamy vanilla scones are enhanced by the luxurious bergamot flavor of Earl Grey in this elegant, golden-brown bake as an ode to the London Fog beverage. 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Earl Grey tea leaves, divided3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste1 large egg1 tablespoon water • In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium-high heat to just below a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons tea leaves, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. • Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain cream mixture into a bowl, discarding tea leaves. Cover bowl, and refrigerate until very…

Gluten-Free Candied Grapefruit Scones Makes 12 A welcome divergence from typical winter fare, this vibrant and scrumptious scone packs in a healthy balance of sweet and tart flavor thanks to Candied Grapefruit Peel. 2½ cups gluten-free flour*⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt½ teaspoon ground cardamom¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup finely chopped Candied Grapefruit Peel (recipe follows)1¼ cups plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream1 large egg, lightly beaten • 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 a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Candied Grapefruit Peel. • Add cream to…

The first hint of cold weather always prompts the return of several well-read customers looking for a particular tea in my shop. These shoppers stock up on their favorite tea to sip while curled up with a book by the fire on a chilly day. That tea comes with a hint of smoke and is still called by its hard-to-pronounce Chinese name, Lapsang Souchong. Tea drinkers either love it or hate it. Winston Churchill loved it because it reminded him of his cigars and peaty Scotch whiskies. The British actress Lynn Redgrave once stayed at our inn, and she drank a pot of Lapsang at breakfast each morning with milk, of course. Legend has it that Lapsang Souchong might have been the first black tea produced in China, where green…

Mandarin & Currant Scones Makes 12 Studded with fresh mandarins and dried currants, these fruity scones are filled with bright delicious flavor. 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt2 teaspoons fresh mandarin orange zest½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed⅓ cup dried currants⅓ cup chopped fresh mandarin orange segments1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 tablespoon vanilla extract½ cup confectioner’s sugar1 tablespoon fresh mandarin orange juice • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and mandarin zest. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in currants and mandarin segments. • In a small…

January 4 & 5 English Afternoon Tea 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Whittaker Inn West Lafayette, Indiana Experience the tradition of taking tea at the charming Whittaker Inn, whose co-owner and chef, Andrew Whittaker, was born and raised in the village of Nonington, England. For $28 per person, the lovely English experience includes a tiered stand brimming with five savory sandwiches and pastries, two scones served with clotted cream and homemade jam, and a delicious assortment of homemade sweets. Each guest can select their loose-leaf tea of choice by purveyor Harney & Sons to fill their mismatched teacup. To reserve your spot, visit thewhittakerinn.com. 12 National Hot Tea Day United States of America While hot tea can be enjoyed year-round, be sure to mark your calendar for National Hot Tea…

Fans of blue-and-white china are constantly looking for their next cherished accoutrement to add to their ever-growing collections. With this gorgeous Iris Blue teapot by Arthur J. Wilkinson, there is no need to look any further. Its elegant shape, deep-blue detailing, gilded accents, and stately finial set this remarkable vessel apart from other wares in the same beloved color combination. Whether you’re planning to pair this pattern with light blue florals or pieces with intricate scrollwork, this dignified beauty is bound to command attention. Metallic Marvel Mix and match Arthur J. Wilkinson’s Iris Blue teapot and sugar bowl with the silver and gold accents on Coalport’s Revelry Blue dinner plates and teacup and saucer sets and Hutschenreuther’s Lorelei Loreley scalloped salad plates. International Silver’s silverplate First Love flatware, navy napkins, and a…

Raspberry-Spelt Scones Makes 6 Charming, heart-shaped scones—made with spelt flour, coconut palm sugar, and freeze-dried raspberries—make an excellent and delicious first course for a health-conscious afternoon tea. 1½ cups sprouted spelt flour1½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup coconut palm sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon fine sea salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup freeze-dried raspberries¾ cup cold milk1 egg, lightly beaten • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raspberries. • Add milk to flour mixture, stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough begins to form. Working gently, bring mixture together with hands…