Table of contents for TeaTime Holidays 2018 in TeaTime

celebrate by hosting a tea party or two, and let this collection of recipes for delicious tea fare and of ideas for festive tablescapes provide all the inspiration you need. Delectable menus for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve celebrations, along with expert recommendations on which teas to pair with each course, make it easy to decide what to serve. Our Tea-Steeping Guide on page 8 reminds you that not all tea is prepared in the same way, and it lists six steps for making a great pot of the beverage. And if you’re concerned about entertaining guests who have gluten sensitivities, take a look at our helpful Recipe Index on page 128, which indicates the ones that are gluten-free. Beautiful table settings, from traditional to modern and classic…

Menu SCONE Challah Scones Unity Blend Organic Herbal SAVORIES Arugula, Pecan, Pesto, and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches Mushroom-Brie Phyllo Cups Salmon Canapés Evergreen Estate Ceylon Black Tea SWEETS Poppyseed Cookies with Grapefruit Glaze Citrus–Caraway Seed Mini Loaf Cakes Apple Tartlets with Brown Sugar Cream Ti Quan Yin Oolong Tea Tea Pairings by Tealuxe 888-832-5893 • tealuxe.com “Colorful candles burning bright, each lit on eight very special nights.”—AUTHOR UNKNOWN Challah Scones Makes 12 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt¼ cup cold salted butter, cubed¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream2 large egg yolks1 large egg1 teaspoon sesame seeds • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a…

Menu SCONE Roasted Pear, Cardamom & Almond Scones Wild Yeti Nepali Oolong Tea SAVORIES Cherry–Short Rib Crostini Herbed Mushroom & Buckwheat Canapés Spinach & Artichoke Potato Cups Nilgiri Frost Black Tea SWEETS White Chocolate & Pomegranate Cheesecakes Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse Cakes Coconut, Honey & Lime French Macarons Jolly Gloriana Black Decaf Tea Tea Pairings by Global Tea Mart 844-208-2337 • globalteamart.com Roasted Pear, Cardamom & Almond Scones Makes 12 2½ cups diced peeled Bartlett pears3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder2 teaspoons kosher salt½ teaspoon ground cardamom5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half, divided1 large egg½ cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar2 teaspoons honey • Arrange oven racks so top rack is closer to broiler and second rack is in center…

Menu SCONE Candied Orange Scones Gingerbread Black Tea SAVORIES Beef Crostini with Herbed Crème Fraîche Lemon-Pistachio Scallops Savory Apple-Brie Pastries Edith Wharton’s Black Tea Blend SWEETS Bourbon Balls Toasted Almond Pound Cake Nutmeg Cheesecake Bites Sugar Plum Fairy Rooibos Herbal Tisane Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Candied Orange Scones Makes 8 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon kosher salt⅓ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces⅓ cup finely chopped Candied Orange Peel (recipe follows)⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg½ teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons orange sugar, reserved from Candied Orange PeelGarnish: 8 Candied Orange Slices (recipe follows) • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together…

COVER Photography by Caroline Smith, Styling by Courtni Bodiford, Recipe Development/Food Styling by Vanessa Rocchio. Charter Club Winter Garland teapot and teacup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Martha Stewart Collection cake stand from Macy’s, 800-289-6229, macys.com. Christmas Ribbons tablecloth and Rivelo table runner from Bed, Bath & Beyond, 800-462-3966, bedbathandbeyond.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Johnson Brothers Merry Christmas teacup and saucer set and creamer from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. April Cornell Cabin Plaid tablecloth, 888-332-7745, aprilcornell.com. MASTHEAD Page 5: Spode Christmas Tree (green trim) teacup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. EDITOR’S LETTER Page 6: Royal Worcester Holly Ribbons teapot from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. TEA-STEEPING GUIDE Page 7: Wedgwood Amherst teacup and saucer set, teapot, and creamer from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Blue square…

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 tisanes.…

Menu SCONE Apricot-Walnut Scones First Flush Darjeeling Black Tea (2018 Goomtee Organic Muscatel Valley) SAVORIES Carrot-Apple Soup Shallot-Chard Kugel Cauliflower Latkes with Avocado Salad & Smoked Salmon Victorian Afternoon Black Tea SWEETS Chocolate Chip & Raisin Challah Bread Pudding Ginger-Fig Rugelach Almond-Coconut Tartlets Extra Fancy Formosa Oolong Tea Tea Pairings by Mark T. Wendell Tea Company 978-635-9200 • marktwendell.com Apricot-Walnut Scones Makes 15 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup whole wheat flour3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar2½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup finely chopped dried apricots¼ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In large bowl,…

Menu SCONE Gingerbread Scones Eggnog Blend Tea SAVORIES Herbed Wreath Canapés Curried Mango Chutney–Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches Pickle-and-Olive Ham Salad Tea Sandwiches High Country Tea SWEETS Red Velvet Swirl Brownies Christmas Tree Meringues Chocolate-Cherry Candy Cups Cranberry Chai Tea Pairings by Trail Lodge Tea 314-680-3015 • traillodgetea.com Gingerbread Scones Makes 12 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking powder1½ teaspoons ground ginger1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground cloves⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup cold heavy whipping cream⅓ cup molasses¾ teaspoon vanilla extractGarnish: granulated sugar • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder,…

Menu SCONE Apricot–Rosemary Scones with Bourbon Cream Winter Whimsy Black Tea SAVORIES Pickle-and-Pimiento Chicken Salad Sandwiches Ham and Asparagus Canapés Cheese Wafers Rou Gui Oolong Tea SWEETS Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies Raisin-Date Cakes Pistachio Divinity Caramel Pecan Pie Black Tea Tea Pairings by Global Tea Mart 844-208-2337 • globalteamart.com Apricot–Rosemary Scones Makes 13 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup chopped dried apricots1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary1¼ cups cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ 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, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add apricots…

Menu SCONE Spiced Cream Cheese Scones Nepal Mist Valley Black Tea SAVORIES Ham Tea Sandwiches with Pine Nut Spread Butternut Squash & Shrimp Soup Turkey & Stuffing Canapés Vietnam Imperial Oolong Tea SWEETS Pavlovas with Vanilla Bean Mousse Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies Browned Butter–Pecan Bundt Cake Pumpkin Spice Black Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.”—HENRY DAVID THOREAU Spiced Cream Cheese Scones Makes 18 2 cups bread flour¼ cup cake flour½ cup granulated sugar2½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided½ teaspoon ground cloves, divided½ teaspoon ground allspice, divided½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided½ teaspoon ground ginger, divided4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed4 ounces cold cream cheese, cubed1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold…

Menu SCONE Hazelnut-Allspice Scones Spiced Mulled Wine Black Tea SAVORIES Creamy Potato-Leek Soup Winter White Slaw in Phyllo Cups Ham, Havarti, and Pear Tea Sandwiches Ceylon Highlands Black Tea SWEETS Snowflake Petits Fours Orange Cream Tartlets Pineapple Snowflake Linzer Cookies Winter Wonderland Rooibos Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Hazelnut-Allspice Scones Makes 16 2 cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1½ teaspoons ground allspice½ teaspoon salt¼ cup cold salted butter, cubed½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided¼ teaspoon vanilla extractGarnish: confectioners’ sugar, chopped toasted hazelnuts • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, allspice, and salt. Using a pastry blender or…

Menu SCONE Lemon, Pistachio & White Chocolate Scones Spiced Masala Chai Exotic Indian Blend SAVORIES Chilled Crab and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Turkey & Mushroom Phyllo Cups Pomegranate-Beef Flatbreads Golden Treasure Black Tea SWEETS Peppermint–Dark Chocolate Pavlovas Caramel, Cranberry & Cashew Tartlets Pineapple-Coconut Linzer Cookies Gaba Oolong Tea Tea Pairings by Grace Tea Company 978-635-9500 • gracetea.com Lemon, Pistachio & White Chocolate Scones Makes 12 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon lemon zest½ teaspoon salt¼ cup cold salted butter, cubed4 ounces coarsely chopped white chocolate¼ cup chopped roasted salted pistachios1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ teaspoon lemon extract¼ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour,…

Menu SCONE Rosemary-Lemon Scones New Year’s Blend Black Tea SAVORIES Shrimp Tea Sandwiches Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecakes with Red Onion Jam Sweet Potato Canapés China Cangyuan Yunnan Organic Black Tea SWEETS Earl Grey Truffles Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies White Chocolate–Glazed Berry-Champagne Cakes Creamy Toasted Coconut Oolong Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Rosemary-Lemon Scones Makes 12 1½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup cake flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons lemon zest1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup whole milk¼ cup lemonade1 large egg, beaten¼ cup turbinado sugarGarnish: lemon zest curls, rosemary sprigs • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking…