TeaTime May/June 2023

come for tea Anglophile readers of TeaTime will undoubtedly find this British-themed issue to be precisely their cup of tea. In it, we celebrate the upcoming May 6thcoronation of King Charles III with a regal afternoon-tea menu and table setting (page 35) and pay homage to his former title, Prince of Wales, with a more casual teatime inspired by Welsh cuisine and customs (page 49). Contributing editor Bruce Richardson discusses the tea customs of Wales in his Perfect Cup column (page 17). Scone-making takes centerstage in this issue’s installment of our Teatime Tips series (page 61) as our recipe developers and food stylists who are responsible for the delicious creations that appear in the magazine and I share helpful advice. Our UK-based contributing editor, Jane Pettigrew, who owned a tearoom in London…

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May 2–7 Coronation of King Charles III Multiple seatings Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea San Diego, California Commemorate the grand coronation of Great Britain’s new king at a wonderfully British teatime. Copious cups of tea, tasty savories, delectable scones, and decadent sweets are sure to satisfy. A special toast to King Charles III and a reading of memorable quotes will delight at the 4 p.m. seating. Tickets for this truly royal affair, which cost $52.95 per person, are available to purchase by visiting afternoonteasandiego.com or calling 619-683-2748. 7 Mother-Daughter Tea Party 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Gorton Center Lake Forest, Illinois Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lovely mother-daughter tea party in the beautiful Stuart Room. Indulge in a marvelous afternoon tea, featuring scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches, tea, lemonade, and more, set on a gorgeous, vintage-inspired table by Royal Table Settings. All guests…

British Beauties Write to a tea-loving pen pal with these colorful note cards, which include depictions of English teapots featured in the MET collection. ($25, store.metmuseum.org) Dazzling Delight Adorn your tablescape with this opulent Grasmere Flair Crystal Vase to elegantly display your favorite blooms. Use the code “TEATIME” and save 10% on all orders over £200, valid until July 31, 2023. ($310, cumbriacrystal.com) Stirringly Superb This stunning set of 22-carat-gold–plated Buckingham Palace Souvenir Spoons, each topped with an icon of the British Monarchy, is an elegant addition to a tea table. (£30, royalcollectionshop.co.uk) *Image courtesy of Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023. Royal Protection This charming and collectable tea tin, boasting a hand-drawn image of Buckingham Palace, includes 40 Westminster Abbey “English Afternoon” teabags. ($8.99, shop.westminster-abbey.org) Fancy Fragrance Let the soft, relaxing aroma of black tea,…

Decaf Earl Grey Tea SIMPSON & VAIL | svtea.com TEACUP: 1890s Hammersley Trio “The bergamot oil really shines through, giving this tea a bright burst of citrus flavor, and the decaffeinated option allows me to enjoy a cup of tea anytime.” —Shelby Duffy, editorial assistant No. 123, Smokey Earl Grey BELLOCQ TEA ATELIER | bellocqtea.com TEACUP: Aynsley Piano Keys with Bows “Behind a smokey aroma from Lapsang Souchong lies the taste of a surprisingly sweet and smooth Earl Grey with pleasant hints of lavender.” —Lorna Reeves, editor Monet Earl Grey Lavender CHICAGO TEA HOUSE | chicagoteahouse.com TEACUP: Royal Chelsea Duo “A harmonious combination of classic Earl Grey with aromatic lavender blossoms results in a lovely cup of tea evocative of a beautiful English garden.” —Courtni Bodiford, stylist Earl Grey Crème de la Crème LARKIN TEA COMPANY | larkintea.com TEACUP: Crown Staffordshire Duo “This sweet-smelling brew…

The principality of Wales—the smallest of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom—is so narrow that first-time travelers could, if in a hurry, drive the 200-mile route from the southern capital city of Cardiff to the northern seaside resorts in a half day. But this is not a country where you want to rush. The wandering stone-lined roads provide, at every turn, unending vistas of vertical pastures dotted with more sheep than people. While travelers along the Atlantic coastal route are treated to windswept seaside views, the eastern roadways traverse two resplendent mountainous areas—the Brecon Beacons in the south and Snowdonia in the north. In addition, each route provides bucolic glimpses of waterfalls, forests, and the occasional abandoned slate mine. Castles abound along the eastern border with England, where Edward…