TeaTime的November - December 2015目录

What’s the best present you’ve ever received from another tea lover? Perhaps it was a tin of a very expensive rare tea, or maybe a pretty cup and saucer, or a gorgeous teapot. While I have certainly received such thoughtful gifts and treasure them all, it is the gift of someone’s time that I often value most highly. Time to sit and share conversation while sipping a favorite tea is truly precious to me—nothing fancy, just purposeful moments together. It also means a lot when someone spends a great deal of time creating a present. Imagine someone secretly devoting five years to making a special tea gift for a loved one. Such is the inspiring story of Steven Boshae, who transformed the milking parlor of an old dairy barn into…

TEA sommelier Three seasonal favorites from Capital Teas will make this holiday tea party extra special. To purchase, go to capitalteas.com, call 888-484-8327, or visit one of Capital Teas’ 14 locations. SCONE COURSE: Peppermint Bark Tea (organic) SAVORIES COURSE: Figgy Pudding Black Tea SWEETS COURSE: Vanilla Cream Rooibos (organic) White Chocolate–Almond Scones Yield: 14 2 cups all-purpose flour ¹ / ³ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup white chocolate chips ¹ / ³ cup toasted slivered almonds ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Garnish: white sparkling sugar* • Preheat oven to 350°. • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar,…

I would like to tell you a story about an ordinary guy—a husband, father, and grandfather, who transformed his unused dairy barn into a tearoom as a surprise for his wife. My husband, Steven Boshae, represents all the men in the country who enjoy the good life of faith, family, stewardship, and best of all, tea. Steve was born and raised in Southern California. He and I attended the same small Christian college, but we were barely acquainted. A year or so after graduation, our paths crossed again, and this time, the time was right for romance. After just six weeks of dating, he proposed, and I accepted. We were married a year later. I was raised on a dairy farm in western Montana, and for the first five years…

1. Winter Raspberry Champagne AN AFTERNOON TO REMEMBER FINE TEA AND GIFTS CUP & SAUCER: Royal Doulton Tartan A raspberry white tea combined with a mango black tea, this blend has a nice pop of raspberry to finish. ” —Lucy Herndon, Stylist 2. Cinnamon Plum Organic CAPITAL TEAS CUP & SAUCER: Royal Gallery Garland This fruity infusion, which benefits from a long steep, has just a touch of cinnamon, making it a delightful caffeine-free beverage.” —Leighann Bryant, Art Director 3. No. 25 Morning Light STEVEN SMITH TEAMAKER CUP & SAUCER: Christopher Radko Holiday Celebrations Celebrate the season with a savory blend of Assam and Ceylon teas and a dash of Douglas Fir—surprisingly tasty!” —Lorna Reeves, Editor 4. Caramel Crème Brûlée TEALUXE CUP & SAUCER: Sasaki Tartan Plaid Red The smooth…

TEA sommelier Treat your teatime guests to a trio of teas from Harney & Sons to enjoy along with this Thanksgiving menu. Order online at harney.com or by phone at 800-TEA-TIME. SCONE COURSE: Amba Ceylon Black Tea SAVORIES COURSE: Ginger’s Oolong Tea SWEETS COURSE: Anji Black Tea Sweet Potato Scones Yield: 15 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour ¹ / ³ cup sugar 2¼ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon turmeric* 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces ½ 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. • Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and…

Gluten-free Gingerbread Scones Yield: 16 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour* ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground Vietnamese cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ¹ /8 teaspoon ground cloves ¹ /8 teaspoon ground nutmeg ¹ /8 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream ¹ / ³ cup molasses ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Garnish: confectioners’ sugar • Preheat oven to 350°. • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, crystalized ginger, cocoa powder, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper, whisking well. Using a pastry blender, cut…

November 7 & 8 Coffee & Tea Festival Philly 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Oaks, Pennsylvania Drink, eat, and learn at Coffee & Tea Festival Philly. Come taste some of the finest coffees and teas from around the country, and learn about new and award-winning products. TeaTime editor Lorna Reeves will be among the guest speakers. One-day tickets cost $20, and two-day passes are $30. TeaTime readers can get 50 percent off tickets with promo code TEATIME. For more information, go to coffeeandteafestival.com/philly/. 21, 28 & 29 A Little Women Christmas 11 a.m. (21 & 28) and 1 p.m. (29) Miss Spenser’s of Longview Farms English Tearoom–Bed & Breakfast New Virginia, Iowa Enjoy a festive holiday tea party with Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, and Marmee, the…

December 16 marks the anniversary of one of the most iconic events in American history. On that night in 1773, 150 men tossed 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, and a revolution began to brew. Here is a bit of trivia about the Boston Tea Party you might have missed in American History class. 1 All the tea aboard the three East India ships in Boston Harbor came from China rather than India. The British East India Company transported great amounts of Chinese teas from the port of Canton to their London warehouses. From there, the tea was shipped to the American colonies. India and Ceylon had no tea gardens during the 18th century. 2 Twenty percent of the tea tossed overboard was green tea. Hyson and singlo were…

TEA sommelier Your teatime guests will exclaim, “Bravo!” when you serve these delightful teas from Simpson & Vail along with the courses of this festive menu. Order by phone at 800-282-8327 or online at svtea.com. SCONE COURSE: Nutcracker Tea SAVORIES COURSE: Ceylon Lovers Leap Estate Black Tea SWEETS COURSE: Sugar Plum Fairy Rooibos Herbal Tisane Mother Ginger Scones Yield: 14 2 cups all-purpose flour ¹ / ³ cup sugar 3 tablespoons chopped crystalized ginger 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup dark chocolate morsels ½ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios ¹ / ³ cup chopped dried cherries ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy cream, divided ½…

New Orleans—the name itself conjures up images of smoky French Quarter bars and jazz musicians playing on the street corner. But, as we discovered, New Orleans and its environs have a more refined side where a proper afternoon tea is served up Big Easy style with a large helping of fun. Daytime temperatures in the 60s and lower humidity make November and December a great time to visit southern Louisiana and the New Orleans area. Plus, the Big Easy puts on a show for holiday visitors. In addition to traditional reveillon dinners at some of New Orleans’s most famous restaurants, you’ll find holiday teas at the city’s finest hotels. And as TeaTime discovered, there are several more-casual venues for tea—in the French Quarter and on Lake Pontchartrain’s North Shore—that will…

A bit of Britain is tucked into the New Mexico desert just north of downtown Albuquerque. It is an oasis of tea in a dry and thirsty land. And while diners at cafes down the road debate their preference for green or red chiles on an enchilada, guests of The St. James Tearoom ponder the protocol for dabbing clotted cream or lemon curd on a warm scone. Anglophiles find here all the things they love about the motherland—literature, music, art, manners—infused into a teatime setting that is, simply said, more British than Britain. The artist who conceived the idea of opening an English tearoom in this unlikely part of the world is Mary Alice Higbie. A classically trained Japanese-porcelain painter and an expert gardener, she approached the creation of her…

COVER Royal Worcester Holly Ribbons 5-piece place setting ($209.95), teapot ($149.95)*. Ruffl e edge large glass cake stand ($38) from Fancy Flours, 406-587-0118, fancyflours.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2 : Bernardaud Grenadiers flat cup and saucer ($95.95)*. MASTHEAD Page 5 : Vietri Rufolo Glass Gold service plate ($48), Cioccolata Brown dinner plate ($31.50), Aladdin Tortoiseshell Antique 5-piece place setting ($90) from Vietri, 919-245-4180, vietri.com. Antique transferware salad plates (prices vary)† . Spode Delamere cup and saucer ($23.99)*. OUR FAVORITES: HOLIDAY BLENDS Page 15 : 1—Royal Doulton Tartan cup and saucer ($9.99)*; Winter Raspberry Champagne ($8.95 for a 2-oz. package) from An Afternoon to Remember Fine Tea and Gifts, 916-521-1778, afternoontoremember.com. 2—Royal Gallery Garland cup and saucer ($19.99)*; Cinnamon Plum Organic ($10 for a 2-oz. package) from Capital Teas, 888-484-8327, capitalteas.com. 3—Christopher Radko…