Indice dei contenuti per November/December 2020 in TeaTime

Chai Rooibos ELMWOOD INN FINE TEAS elmwoodinn.com • 800-765-2139 TEACUP: Tirschenreuth TIR8 “Anyone looking for a caffeine-free chai alternative will thoroughly appreciate this blend of South African rooibos with cardamom, cinnamon, and clove.”—Courtni Bodiford, stylist Organic Masala Chai TRUE LEAF TEA COMPANY trueleaftea.com • 713-218-6300 TEACUP: Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Holiday “This award-winning black tea is most worthy of any accolades it receives. Well balanced with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, it also has pleasing hints of clove and pepper.”—Lorna Reeves, editor Earl Grey Masala Chai VAHDAM TEA vahdamteas.com TEACUP: Royal Gallery Queensberry “The hint of bergamot quintessential to aclassic cup of Earl Grey combined with vibrant chai flavors makes this a unique and refreshing blend when craving a beloved favorite.”—Britt Stafford, associate editor Double Spice Chai BAHATI TEA COMPANY…

TEA sommelier Delight your teatime guests with three teas perfectly paired with the courses of this festive menu. Order from Simpson & Vail online at svtea.com or by calling 800-282-8327. SCONE COURSE: Cozy Comfort Tea SAVORIES COURSE: Russian Caravan Tea SWEETS COURSE: Burgundy Blast Herbal Tisane “May love and light fill your home and heart at Hanukkah.”—Anonymous Date Scones Makes 12 2 cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon fresh orange zest½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon⅛ teaspoon ground allspice4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup chopped dried dates¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream½ teaspoon vanilla extractGarnish: confectioners’ 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, cinnamon, and allspice. Using…

The White House serves as the setting for a number of events throughout the four-year term of a president—from formal state dinners to intimate afternoon teas. Teatime is scattered throughout the history of the United States presidency. In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy hosted a tea party for wives of new ambassadors. A few decades before the rise of the civil rights movement, First Lady Lou Hoover stirred the proverbial pot when she invited Jessie DePriest, the wife of the only black congressman serving in 1929, to a tea party for congressional wives. While such events aren’t an everyday occurrence, they call for the dinnerware and china specifically created for the president’s household. The practice of selecting the official state service for the President’s House dates back to 1789, when George Washington…

TEA sommelier Teatime guests will truly relish this festive trio of teas from these fine purveyors. SCONE COURSE: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas’s Christmas in a Cup Black Tea elmwoodinn.com • 800-765-2139 SAVORIES COURSE: Mark T. Wendell Tea Company’s Organic Yunnan Golden Buds marktwendell.com • 978-635-9200 SWEETS COURSE: Tea by Two’s Snowflake Tea shop.teabytwo.com • 410-838-8611 Orange-Almond Scones Makes approximately 12 3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup plus 2½ tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 tablespoons fresh orange zest½ teaspoon almond extract1 large egg3 tablespoons sliced almonds • 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,…

For more than a century, the Fairmont name has made its mark in the hospitality industry for luxury hotel and dining experiences. Like most resorts and restaurants, the Fairmont’s international community of properties took a few months hiatus from regular services following the initial COVID-19 breakout. As the dining and hospitality industry starts to explore new safety and health regulations, several Fairmont hotels in North America are ready to safely open their doors and welcome back guests to stay, as well as to enjoy the beloved tradition of afternoon tea along with the Fairmont’s Lot 35 line of signature teas. FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS 405 Spray Avenue • Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4, Canada 1-403-762-6860 • fairmont.com/banff-springs Situated in the heart of Canada’s oldest national park, the mountainous resort Fairmont Banff Springs,…

For almost two decades, the ladies of Heritage of Hawk Ridge—a community of adults ages 55 and older, nestled in Lake St. Louis, Missouri—have gathered for the charming holiday tradition of their A Cup of Christmas Tea event, inspired by the book of the same name by author Tom Hegg. The Yuletide festivity serves as a fundraiser for Heritage of Hawk Ridge’s not-for-profit organization, The Care and Concern Committee of HHR. The annual tea, which sells out tickets almost immediately each year, has become a family Christmas tradition for many, as it is a time to be with friends, mothers, daughters, and grandmothers. Some of the grandmothers have been known to fly their grandchildren in just for this event. Much thought and hard work goes toward the elegantly themed table…

This is a story of how necessity and evolution gave us some of our most prized silver tea wares. It’s the story of how the humble teaspoon evolved into a multipurpose, long-handled straining spoon, which was remodeled to become the tea strainer, which then developed into the infuser basket and subsequently made its predecessor redundant. As tea grew in popularity in England through the second half of the 17th century, the early equipage included not just teapots and little bowls but small silver spoons to stir sugar into the tea. The tea was stored in tall jars imported from China along with other porcelain wares, and the leaves were measured into the pot using the little cap that fitted onto the top of the jar. In the late 17th century,…

Frostings, Icings & Toppings Blueberry Sauce 29 Cinnamon Roll Icing 43 Coconut Glaze 27 Cream Cheese Frosting 39 Honey Butter 47 Savories Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Bagel Chip Crostini 25 Curried Sweet Potato Latkes 25 Everything Bagel Stratas 46 Hash Brown Canapés 46 Israeli Salad Cups 26 Layered Holiday Salads 45 Lobster-Chive Tea Sandwiches 35 Radish & Beef Canapés with Tarragon Aïoli 35 Roasted Grape and Brie Tartlets 35 Scones Cinnamon Roll Scones 43 Cranberry-Chai Gluten-free Scones 41 Date Scones 24 Orange-Almond Scones 34 Sweets Blueberry Blintzes 29 Cardamom Butter Cookies 38 Cherry Danish Christmas Tree 48 Chocolate Truffle Tart with Matzo-Almond Crust 28 Cranberry-Lime Fruit Bread 47 Creamy Lemon & Raspberry Tartlets 37 Maple-Pecan Chiffon Cake 39 Star of David Coconut Pound Cake 27 Tropical Oatmeal Cookies 47 EDITOR’S…