Innholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2019 i TeaTime

As the cool, crisp days of autumn turn colder and winter seems close at hand, I find myself happily anticipating and eagerly planning for the events I will be part of these last two months of the year. The first days of November will have me at the premiere Chicago International Tea Festival. In addition to teaching a class about teas every tea lover should taste, I’ll be speaking at the festival’s afternoon tea and participating in a special breakfast event. While advance registration via citfest.com is certainly recommended, admission tickets for the festival will also be available at the door. (Tickets for the classes and special events are, however, first-come-first-served.) I hope to meet many readers of TeaTime at the festival, so please come by our booth and introduce…

For many, the holidays are a joyous time of fun-filled celebrations and time-honored traditions. One institution that brings friends and family together is the beloved practice of afternoon tea. The toy-adorned garland border depicted on Royal Copenhagen’s Star Fluted bulbous teapot is sure to remind guests of their childhood Christmases and to spark anticipation for the upcoming holiday. Its simple, whimsical design is idyllic and versatile for almost any Yuletide gathering. White Christmas The gold trimmings and finial on Star Fluted pair seamlessly with a white table with gilded accents. The detail trim on Hutschenreuther’s Sienna salad plates, creamer, and sugar bowl and the crimson band around Royal Doulton’s Tennyson dinner plates, teacups, and saucers seta stately table for tea. Complete the look with two-toned Tennyson flatware by Royal Doulton.…

Low-Carb Cherry-Almond Scones Makes 8 2¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, divided¼ cup coconut flour½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes2 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small cubes½ cup dried cherries⅓ cup sliced almonds, crushed2 large eggs3 tablespoons whipping heavy cream, divided1¼ teaspoons almond extract1 tablespoon honeyGarnish: coconut sugar • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rim-med baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together 2¾ cups almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cream cheese, stirring until coated with flours. Add cherries and crushed almonds, stirring until combined. • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, 2 tablespoons heavy cream,…

My love affair with afternoon tea goes way back to my younger years when, much to my great fortune, my great-aunt introduced me to the world of “nicer things” and proper etiquette. She was a self-taught woman way before her time, and I always thought of her as my own “Auntie Mame.” She never missed an opportunity to pass on her newfound knowledge to her family. My mother, who was taken under Auntie’s wings at an early age, also instilled in my older sister and me all that she had learned from Auntie. At Christmastime, Auntie would always take my sister, my mom, and me to downtown Buffalo, New York, to a special restaurant that served afternoon tea. Oh, what a wonderful time we would have! The memories still linger…

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Apricot, Chocolate & Walnut Scones Makes 9 to 11 2½ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar2½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces¾ cup finely chopped dried apricots⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled⅓ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 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, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add apricots, stirring to coat with flour. Add walnuts and chocolate chips, stirring to combine. • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Add…

TEA sommelier A trio of teas from Simpson & Vail is the ideal accompaniment for the courses of this elegant, yet festive, afternoon tea. To purchase, go to svtea.com or phone 800-282-8327. SCONE COURSE: Figgy Pudding Tea SAVORIES COURSE: Assam Nahorhabi Black Tea, FTGFOP SWEETS COURSE: Nutcracker Tea Orange, Pecan & Pear Scones Makes 9 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon fresh orange zest½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cardamom⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ ripe but firm pear*, peeled and diced (¼-inch)Garnish: sparkling sugar • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, salt, cardamom,…

COVER Tiffany & Co. Silver Chrysanthemum teapot ($4,549.30); Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Holiday footed cup and saucer set ($89.95); Tiffin-Franciscan King’s Crown-Ruby Flashed cake stand ($139.95) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Tiffany & Co. Silver Chrysanthemum teapot ($4,549.30); Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Holiday dinner plate ($149.95), salad plate ($109.95), footed cup and saucer set ($89.95) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Floral centerpiece by Lindsey Harrington, 205-913-4841, thefurbishednest@gmail.com. Votives, gold place mats, and tablecloth from private collection. MASTHEAD Page 5: Franconia-Krautheim Forest footed cup and saucer set ($25.99); Royal Doulton Tennyson dinner plate ($74.95); Hammersley Christmas Holly salad plate ($69.95) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. TREASURED TEAPOT: CHILDLIKE CHEER Pages 19–20: Royal Copenhagen Star Fluted teapot ($179.95) and salad plate ($49.99); Hutschenreuther Sienna footed cup and saucer…

NOVEMBER 13 Sherlock Holmes Tea 11:30 a.m. Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea San Diego, California Sleuths and fans of the beloved literary character Sherlock Holmes won’t want to miss this themed event. Join fellow mystery fans for a menu with treats like Beef Stew with a Baker St. Bread Roll, Elementary Egg Salad, and Moriar-Tea Bag Biscuits, along with delicious freshly brewed tea. This event will include trivia and games. For pricing information and to reserve your spot, call 619-683-2748. For more information, visit sandiegoafternoontea.com. 16 Tea-riffic Extravaganza 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. First Lutheran Church Belle Plaine, Iowa Start the holiday season with a “tea-riffic” afternoon of sandwiches, pastries, and other delicacies along with pots of hot tea. Guests will enjoy live music and a one-woman comedic performance, as…

TEA sommelier Afternoon-tea guests are sure to rave when offered a different tea with each course, such as these selections from a variety of fine purveyors. SCONE COURSE: True Leaf Teas’s Pecan Pie Rooibos mchughtea.com • 713-218-6300 SAVORIES COURSE: Elmwood Inn’s White Radiance Black Tea elmwoodinn.com • 800-765-2139 SWEETS COURSE: The Tea Shoppe’s Holiday Winter Spice Tea theteashoppewv.com • 304-413-0890 Raisin, Rum & Spice Scones Makes 16 2½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup unsalted cold butter, cubed1 cup raisins¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 teaspoon rum extract1 large egg, lightly beaten • Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.…

A trip along the Atlantic Coast of southeast Florida is full of delights for those seeking a relaxing afternoon tea. From luxury hotels to charming tearooms, the stretch from Miami up to West Palm Beach offers a range of must-visit venues, regardless of whether you’re in the area for a break from a cold winter or you’re a native of the Florida sunshine. THE TEA ROOM AT CAULEY SQUARE 12310 SW 224th Street Miami, FL 33170 305-258-0044 tearoommiami.com Cauley Square in South Miami has undergone several changes since its development in the early 1900s. Now, more than a century later, the 10-acre historical area is home to not only antiques shops, art galleries, and a two-story aviary, but also a charming tearoom. Opened in 1974 by Martha Wade, the tearoom has…

Fillings, Frostings, Toppings & Sauces Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 35 Chocolate Ganache 46 Eggnog Spice Filling 45 Scone Cream 23 Vanilla Filling 35 Whipped Cream Frosting 47 Yogurt-Chutney Dipping Sauce 43 Savories Asiago-Chive Rugelach 25 Broccoli-Gruyère Quiches 44 Butternut Squash, Lentil & Spinach Canapés 33 Chestnut, Mascarpone & Duck Breast Tea Sandwiches 33 Cranberry-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Canapés 33 Curried Beef Triangles 43 Muffin-Cup Kugels 26 Tuna on Challah Toasts 26 Turkey & Pesto Tea Sandwiches 44 Scones Apricot, Chocolate & Walnut Scones 23 Low-Carb Cherry-Almond Scones 39 Orange, Pecan & Pear Scones 42 Raisin, Rum & Spice Scones 32 Sweets Chocolate-Drizzled Lace Cookies 27 Chocolate Ganache–Filled Mint Thumbprint Cookies 46 Macadamia-Coconut Macaroons 27 Millionaire Shortbread Bars 37 Mini Blueberry-Swirl Cheesecakes 27 Raspberry-Hazelnut Torte 47 Snowflake Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Spice Filling 45…