Table of contents for TEA Celebrations 2017 in TeaTime

the pretty invitation beckons. How could anybody possibly resist such a delightful request? After all, surely everyone loves to be invited to a tea party. And if you’ve ever wanted to host your own celebration, this collection of beautifully set tables and delicious recipes provides plenty of year-round inspiration. In it, you’ll find 11 delectable menus to mark a variety of occasions and seasons—Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and so much more, including a dreamy winter white tea. Whenever possible, we’ve included make-ahead tips to keep food preparation as stress-free as possible. Our helpful Recipe Index on page 128 indicates which recipes are gluten-free, making it easy to accommodate afternoon-tea guests with sensitivities to gluten. Unsure about which teas to serve with each course? Our…

menu SCONE Red Velvet Scones with Mascarpone Cream Pink Passionfruit Oolong Tea SAVORIES Smoked Paprika, Lemon, and Shrimp Canapés Roasted Red Pepper Crustless Quiches Italian Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches Darjeeling Margaret’s Hope Estate 2nd Flush Tea SWEETS Cherry Tartlets Strawberry Meringue Kisses Chocolate–Peanut Butter Tartlets Valentine’s Tea Blend Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800.282.8327 | svtea.com Red Velvet Scones Yield: 12 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ¼ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon white sparkling sugar • Preheat oven to 350°.• Spray the wells of 2 (6-well) heartshaped baking pans* with…

menu SCONE Lemon-Almond Scones Fountain of Youth Açai Tea SAVORIES Radish Ruffle Canapés Bell Pepper–Artichoke Mini Quiches Salmon-Watercress Finger Sandwiches Organic Dragonwell Lung Ching SWEETS No-Bake Lemon-Blueberry-Basil Tartlets Pistachio-Orange Blondies Strawberry Maypole Cupcakes Organic Slimming Oolong Tea Pairings by Capital Teas 888.484.8327 | capitalteas.com Lemon-Almond Scones Yield: 13 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces ⅓ cup chopped toasted almonds 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon lemon extract Garnish: sliced almonds • Preheat oven to 350°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a large bowl, combine flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest,…

menu SCONE Apricot-Thyme Scones White Ambrosia Tea SAVORIES Fresh Herb Quiches Creamy Cucumber– Mango Chutney Canapés Roasted Chicken Tea Sandwiches with Tarragon-Watercress Aïoli Anniversary Blend Tea SWEETS Orange Marmalade Linzer Cookies Butterscotch-Meringue Tartlets Lane Cakes Currant Explosion Herbal Tisane (caffeine-free) Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800.282.8327 | svtea.com Apricot-Thyme Scones Yield: 15 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup chopped dried apricots 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Garnish: turbinado sugar • Preheat oven to 350°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and…

menu SCONE Smoked Gouda and Rosemary Scones White Pearl Tea SAVORIES Creamy Turnip Root Soup Red Pepper Jelly–Glazed Pork Tea Sandwiches Caramelized Shallot, Parmesan, and Thyme PuffPastry Swirls Ceylon Highlands Black Tea SWEETS Walnut-Cardamom Snowball Cookies Nutmeg and Honey Custard Tartlets Flourless Almond Cake with Pear Preserves Gu Zhang Mao Jian Organic Green Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800.282.8327 | svtea.com Smoked Gouda and Rosemary Scones Yield: 13 2 cups self-rising soft-wheat flour 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, divided Garnish: fresh rosemary • Preheat oven to 400°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• Place flour in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut butter…

WATER Always use the best water possible. If the water tastes good, so will your tea. If that is not the case, then bottled spring water is a nice alternative. Heat the water on the stove top or in an electric kettle to the desired temperature. A microwave oven is not recommended. TEMPERATURE Heating the water to the correct temperature is arguably one of the most important factors in making a great pot of tea. Pouring boiling water on green, white, and oolong tea leaves can result in a very unpleasant brew. In general, use 170°- to -195° water for these delicate tea types, and always refer to the tea purveyor’s packaging for specific instructions. Reserve boiling (212°) water for black and pu-erh teas, as well as herbal and fruit…

menu SCONE Irish Soda Scones with Honey Cream Luck of the Irish Green Tea SAVORIES Cucumber–Blue Cheese Canapés Potato-Leek Quiches Luck o’ the Irish Pea Soup Irish Breakfast Black Tea SWEETS Peppermint-Filled Shortbread Shamrocks Buttermilk Tartlets Lemon-Thyme Curd Cakes Chocolate Mint Rooibos Tea Pairings by Carriage House Tea carriagehousetea.com Irish Soda Scones Yield: 18 2 cups white whole-wheat flour 1 cup rye flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup dried currants 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole buttermilk • Preheat oven to 400°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a large bowl, combine wheat flour, rye flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, whisking well. Using a…

menu SCONE Apricot–Sour Cream Scones Jasmine Chung Hao SAVORIES Shrimp Mousse Canapés Radish Flower Canapés Pineapple-Basil Chicken Salad Croissants Nepal-Aarubotay Plum Tree Gardens Oolong Organic SWEETS Macadamia-Coconut French Macarons Chocolate Truffle Cakes Lemon Tartlets Mother’s Day Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800.282.8327 | svtea.com Apricot–Sour Cream Scones Yield: 20 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup cold salted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup chopped dried apricots ⅓ cup sour cream 7 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, whisking well. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until…

menu SCONE Chai Spice Scones Yunnan Golden Imperial Black Tea SAVORIES Savory Pear-Onion Compote in PuffPastry Baskets Reuben Roulades Kale-Pecan Pesto and Turkey Tea Sandwiches Darjeeling Autumnal Black Tea SWEETS Oatmeal-Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies Chocolate–Peanut Butter Mousse Tartlets Caramel-Pumpkin Cakes Rou Gui Oolong Tea Tea Pairings by Global Tea Mart 844.208.2337 | globalteamart.com Chai Spice Scones Yield: 12 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a…

NOODLE BUNDLES (from Noodle Bundles with Chicken, page 16) DUMPLING (from Pork & Shrimp Dumplings, page 13) “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” —CHINESE PROVERB TARTLET CRUST Cherry Tartlets, page 27 Potato-Leek Quiches, page 35 Buttermilk Tartlets, page 37 Bell Pepper-Artichoke Mini Quiches, page 54 Fresh Herb Quiches, page 87 Butterscotch-Meringue Tartlets, page 89…

menu SAVORIES Pork and Shrimp Dumplings Noodle Bundles with Chicken Tangy Citrus Broccoli–Tofu Canapés Black Tea Eggs Wu Yi Rock Oolong Tea SWEETS Tangerine Sorbet Cashew Cookies Pear Jellies Keemun Spring Mao Feng Black Tea Tea Pairings by Grace Tea Company 978.635.9500 | gracetea.com Pork and Shrimp Dumplings Yield: 24 ½ cup ground pork ½ cup peeled, deveined, and finely chopped shrimp ¼ cup finely chopped green onion 2 tablespoons finely grated carrot 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 24 wonton wrappers, cut into 2¾-inch circles • In a medium bowl, combine pork, shrimp, green onion, carrot, soy sauce, ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil, stirring until mixture is just combined.• Divide…

menu SCONE Raspberry-Mint Scones Five Peaks Green Tea SAVORIES Ham, Corn, and Chive Crustless Quiche Radish-Poppyseed Tea Sandwiches English Pea Salad in Phyllo Cups Kanchanjangha Noir SWEETS Honey-Almond Pound Cakes Vanilla-Tangerine Panna Cottas Easter Mendiants Lemon Meringue Herbal Tea Pairings by Trail Lodge Tea 314.680.3015 | traillodgetea.com Raspberry-Mint Scones Yield: 12 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup freeze-dried raspberries 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, whisking well. Using a pastry blender, cut butter…

menu SCONE Green Chile Muffins Golden Treasure Black Tea SAVORIES Garlicky Beef Sliders Sausage Pinwheels Lapsang Souchong Smoky #1 Blend SWEETS Mini Boston Cream Pies Malted Chocolate Chunk Cookies Formosa Oolong Champagne of Teas Tea Pairings by Grace Tea Company 978.635.9500 | gracetea.com Iced Irish Tea Yield: 3 quarts 3 quarts cold water 12 tea bags Irish Breakfast black tea blend 1 recipe Lemonade Ice Cubes (recipe follows) • In a medium saucepan, bring 3 quarts cold water to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat.• Add tea bags. Cover, and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a pitcher. (Tea may be refrigerated, but that will cause tea to become cloudy. This affects appearance only.)• Serve tea over Lemonade Ice Cubes.…

menu SCONE Parmesan-Sage Scones Pumpkin Spice Oolong SAVORIES Creamy Pumpkin Soup Bacon and Sweet Potato Canapés Sausage Canapés with Purple Slaw Pastrami Tea Sandwiches Organic Caramel Toffee Pu-erh SWEETS Orange Macarons with Dark Chocolate Buttercream Pumpkin Mousse Tartlets Cream Earl Grey Black Tea Tea Pairings by Capital Teas 888.484.8327 | capitalteas.com Parmesan-Sage Scones Yield: 12 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground sage 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided • Preheat oven to 350°.• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, sage, thyme, and salt, whisking well. Using a…

COVER Photography by Jim Bathie, Recipe Development/Food Styling by Janet Lambert Royal Crown Derby Derby Posies teapot and 5-piece place setting from Replacements, Ltd., 800-REPLACE, replacements.com. Floral arrangement by Flowerbuds, 205-970-3223, flowerbudsinc.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2: R. Haviland & C. Parlon for Mottahedeh Arc en Ciel-Fuchsia presentation plate; Syracuse Rose china from Mottahedeh, 800-443-8225, mottahedeh.com. Herend Fish Scales-Raspberry dinner plate, Princess Victoria teapot from Herend, 800-643- 7363, herendusa.com. Golden Luster crackle goblet, Amber Luster mosaic rim tea light candleholder, and hammered gold finish napkin ring from Pier 1, 800-245-4595, pier1.com. MASTHEAD Page 5: Schumann Bavaria Platinum Elegance footed cup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-REPLACE, replacements.com. Silver-plated tea strainer from Tea for Two, 949-855-1380, teafortwo.com. TEA-STEEPING GUIDE Page 7: Wedgwood Palladian 5-piece place setting and teapot; Palladian Countryside accent…