Sommaire pour May/June 2020 de TeaTime

come for tea If you want to see me swoon, all you have to do is place a blue-and-white teapot in my hands. And if it happens to be gold-trimmed, I might just get a little weak in the knees. You can imagine how I reacted when I opened the box and pulled out the gorgeous bespoke teapot I’m holding in this picture. I could hardly wait to showcase it on the cover of this issue as well as in one of our tablescapes (page 22). (For more information on ordering this Golden Aviary teapot that was designed exclusively for TeaTime, turn to page 6.) These early summer months give us many wonderful reasons to host a tea party—Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduations, among them. As you turn the pages…

“A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.”—Honoré de Balzac Apricot-Cardamom Scones Makes 14 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cardamom½ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed⅓ cup chopped dried apricots½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut cold butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add apricots, stirring well. • In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold cream,…

While Georgia might be known for its delectable peaches, the state has more than this fruit to offer residents and visitors in the culinary realm, especially those with an appreciation for afternoon tea and the beverage itself. From a British shop to a luxury hotel to charming tearooms, there is an abundance of teatime delights to discover just north of Atlanta. TEA LEAVES & THYME 8990 S. Main Street • Woodstock, Georgia 30188 770-516-2609 • tealeavesandthyme.com Kim Jordy has been serving afternoon tea for more than 20 years. That longtime experience has served her and her guests at Tea Leaves & Thyme very well. After five years in a former post office building in downtown Woodstock, Georgia—with seating for only 25 people—the tearoom’s success sparked the move to its current…

Family Bonding “I love each issue of TeaTime magazine. This past year, my three sisters, my mother, and I have been having what we call ‘virtual tea parties.’ We go through our magazine and pick out a few recipes to make ahead of time, and then we do a group video chat as we enjoy our tea and treats together. I look forward to these, as we live in three different states. It has been an absolutely delightful way to spend time and have tea.” SUSAN TIMMERMANvia teatimemagazine.com “I grew up spending every summer at my grandmother’s, where we would make things from your recipes, and she would teach me about table settings and other important life lessons over afternoon tea. I have since moved North with these fond memories…

I still remember my first encounter with a tea sandwich. I wasn’t sitting in the tearoom at Harrods or the Palm Court at The Ritz—those adventures would come later. The setting was a chilly church hall in Paisley, Scotland. I was a member of a male chorus in the spring of 1979 when we made our first European concert tour, beginning in Scotland. Fresh off an overnight flight and with only a few hours before our first performance, we were treated to a late afternoon tea prepared by our hosts. Pots of strong black tea were poured to awaken us from our jet lag as trays of savories and sweets were piled high on the buffet table. Sitting down to this generous repast, I mentioned to my wife, Shelley, that…

Blue Cheese & Bacon Scones Makes 12 3 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed⅔ cup blue cheese crumbles½ cup chopped lightly crisp cooked center-cut bacon (approximately 8 slices)1 cup plus 5 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided • 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, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cheese and bacon, stirring well. Add 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold cream to flour mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form. (If mixture seems dry and dough won’t come together, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a…

If you head south across one of the many bridges over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, you’ll leave behind the long lines at the Uffizi Gallery and the bustling piazzas to find your way to La Via del Tè, an intimate and elegant tea shop and café in the Palazzo Frescobaldi on the Via di Santo Spirito. This street “may be one of the last, true artisan Florentine streets,” says Regina Carrai, the daughter of La Via del Tè’s founder, Alfredo Carrai. Run by three generations of the Carrai family since 1961, this tearoom—and the more than 300 teas and infusions they offer—celebrates the Florentine tradition of craftmanship. In Florence, “you are surrounded by beauty and history and heritage,” observes Regina, who focuses on marketing and team training. “If…

Some of the special memoriesThat mean so much to meAre the times my mother’s friendsDropped in to have some tea. I was just a little girl,But I can still recallTheir lively conversationsIn a lovely Southern drawl. If in the local gossipSome unkind news was heard,Then “I declare!” and “Bless her heart!”Just softened every word. Among the clink of teacupsThere was one special treat—Mother’s grand red velvet cakeTo make teatime complete. Not many things persuaded themTo refuse another cupExcept someone’s announcementThat “A cloud was comin’ up.” And now reflecting on the pastOf which I was a part,The cherished hours of Southern lifeAre held within my heart.…

MAY 9 Mother’s Day Officers’ Tea 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum Alameda, California All aboard! Gather in the Officers’ Wardroom on the USS Hornet for a delightful Mother’s Day tea service. Partake in an exclusive experience to dine and sip tea from vintage U.S. Navy china while on the historic aircraft carrier. Proceeds from this event, which costs $20 for youths ages 17 and under and $30 for adults, benefit improvement of exhibits and artifacts as well as care at the museum. Tickets for this event also include general admission to the museum. To purchase your ticket or learn more, visit uss-hornet.org. 16 An English Spring Tea on the Farm 11:00 a.m. Miss Spenser’s Special-Teas New Virginia, Iowa Celebrate spring and all things English…

May and June mark the transition from spring to summer, and there is one trademark commonly associated with both seasons—flowers. As the fresh blooms of May thrive into the heat of June, a botanical motif is delightfully apropos for a tea party. The distinct efflorescent design featured on Whiting Division Silver’s 412R sterling, hollowware teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl make a versatile set to incorporate in your blue-and-white tablescapes. Dainty & Delicate Complement the ornate sterling tea set with platinum-trimmed Vera Wang Lace plates, teacups, and saucers against a soft blue-and-white tablecloth for a soothing afternoon tea party. The simple details on International Silver’s Queen Ann-St. Moritz silverplate flatware establish a refined setting. Bold & Beautiful The vibrant blue on Lenox’s Marchesa Empire Pearl Indigo plates, teacups, and saucers helps…

“Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one.”—Chinese Proverb Dips & Spreads Golden-Balsamic Aïoli 44 Mint Pesto 36 Ranch Dip 36 Fillings, Frostings & Toppings Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Filling 47 Chocolate Whipped Cream 29 Fresh Strawberry Frosting 45 Lemon Buttercream 30 Mascarpone Whipped Cream 30 Preserved Lemon Slices 45 Savories Basil–Shrimp Salad Tea Sandwiches 28 Caprese Tea Sandwiches 44 Cucumber–Crème Fraîche Tea Sandwiches 27 Fruity & Nutty Curried Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches 43 Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto 36 Herbed Crab Canapés 43 Mini Cheeseburgers with Fried Shallots 35 Summer Vegetable Kebabs 35 Toasted Crostini 43 Tomato-Dill Quiches 27 Scones Apricot-Cardamom Scones 26 Blue Cheese & Bacon Scones 34 Gluten-Free Ginger-Peach Scones 31 Very Chocolaty Scones 41 Sweets Blueberry Cream Pie Shooters 37 Chocolate-Cherry…