Indice dei contenuti per July - August 2017 in TeaTime

I’ve come to realize that you have to be a tea lover to understand why drinking it hot during summer is so enjoyable. While iced tea is certainly nice, I find a cup of hot tea to be soothing, relaxing, and refreshing regardless of the season or the weather. Contributing Editor Bruce Richardson’s article about some of the best places for tea in Waikiki, Hawaii, (page 48) inspired Janet Lambert, our resident recipe developer and food stylist, to create the menu for “An Aloha Teatime” (page 39), as well as a mango and lime–flavored gluten-free scone (page 47). The other tea fare in this issue were influenced by the beautiful butterflies in our gardens (page 21) and by crisp, cool seersucker fabric, which serves as a lovely accent for our…

Style with Purpose This hand-painted ceramic Turkish trivet supports a mission as beautiful as its design. Proceeds from each sale go to help the artisan Anadoule women provide for their families and maintain their Turkish heritage. ($19.99; worldcrafts.org or 800-968-7301) Treats for the Table These delectable, oversize HB+M truffles are made from fair-trade chocolate and have a pastry center, such as brownie, doughnut, or coconut macaroon. Completely handcrafted, they are perfect for afternoon tea or to give as party favors. ($34 for 10 pieces; etsy.com/shop/hbmchocolate) A Personal Touch Designate a place for each teatime guest with delicate lace-embossed cardholders handcrafted in Bangladesh. The set of 12 includes more than 70 blank cards. ($24.99; tenthousandvillages.com or 877-883-8341) Sip the Sweetness Kenya-based Ajiri Tea Company works with local women to create loose-leaf…

Macadamia-Coconut Scones Yield: 10 ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons canned coconut milk 1 vanilla bean pod, split, scraped, and seeds reserved ¼ teaspoon coconut extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup organic granulated cane sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1/3 cup chopped salted macadamia nuts 1 large egg white, lightly beaten Garnish: additional organic granulated cane sugar • In a small saucepan, heat coconut milk over medium-high heat, whisking until fat layer is combined. Add reserved vanilla-bean seeds, stirring to blend. Cook until very hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat. Add coconut extract, stirring until combined. Cover, and refrigerate until very cold, approximately 4 hours. •…

Once the recipe for the production of porcelain had been discovered in Germany in 1708, potteries in Europe began to manufacture tea wares like those previously purchased from China and Japan. This fourth article about the Chitra Collection discusses how the porcelain industry developed in Europe; some of the techniques, styles, and decorations employed by the various ceramic manufacturers; and what we can learn about tea drinking in Europe at that time. Europeans became aware of Chinese porcelain long before they showed any interest in Chinese tea. The first pieces arrived through Venice and other Italian ports in the 15th century. In the early 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty, the Portuguese started importing blue-and-white porcelain wares. As demand grew, Chinese potters began making items specifically for export to their…

When Trish Stubbs, pictured right, opened Tilly Mint’s in 2007, she created a setting that honored her family’s British heritage with various memorabilia and knickknacks arranged around the tearoom. The name Tilly Mint’s Tea Room might come across as a whimsical ploy to pique the interest of customers, but for her business, owner Trish Stubbs wanted to use a moniker that was an important part of her childhood. The first member of her family born in the United States, Trish grew up in a very British household in Pennsylvania. Her childhood included several English traditions, such as the nickname Tilly Mint, a popular epithet in parts of Liverpool, from where her family emigrated. “That’s what my mom used to call me,” Trish recalls, with hints of English articulations melding with…

Hunting for Lavender I’m inspired with the Strawberry, Lavender, and White Chocolate Scones recipe [January/February 2017]. Where can I find lavender? TERILYN Via teatimemagazine.com Although the recipe for our Strawberry, Lavender, and White Chocolate Scones calls for only ½ teaspoon dried lavender, it is important to use culinary lavender. You can often find this in the dried herbs section of many specialty grocery stores or can purchase it from companies that specialize in herbs and spices. Even tea companies like Capital Teas (888-484-8327, capitalteas.com ) and Simpson & Vail (800-282-8327, svtea.com ) sell lavender that would be suitable for baking. New to TeaTime I want you to know that my first issue arrived, and I just love it. Thank you so much! Even my husband (who mostly reads…

Iron Goddess of Mercy SILVER NEEDLE TEA CO. silverneedleteaco.com • 914-359-4832 TEACUP: Jacqueline Cambata Designs Elephant Shantith “Reminiscent of hyacinth, the floral presence in the smell and taste of this oolong makes it quite soothing.” —Janice Ritter, dealer program manager High Mountain Black Oolong EVERLASTING TEAS everlastingteas.com TEACUP: Richard Ginori Palmette “Large twisted leaves unfurl to yield lovely notes of cocoa and hints of peach and honey.” —Lorna Reeves, editor Wuyi Rock Oolong Narcissus (Shui Xian) Rock Oolong MEIMEI FINE TEAS meimeitea.com • 571-338-8789 TEACUP: Wedgwood Orchid “This tea has a nice mix of flavors, starting with a slight nutty taste and finishing with the essence of peach.” —Sarah Howard, editorial assistant Empress’ Garden CHAI DIARIES mychaidiaries.com • 917-460-6828 TEACUP: Mottahedeh Blue Shòu “Containing rose buds and…

Mango-Lime Scones Yield: 8 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, such as Pamela’s 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup diced ripe mango, divided • Preheat oven to 350°. • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, combine flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, lime zest, and salt, whisking well. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. • In a liquid-measuring cup, combine ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cream and vanilla extract, stirring well. Add to flour mixture stirring until…

July 12 Sherlock Holmes Tea 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Shakespeare’s Corner Shoppe San Diego, California Aspiring sleuths and fans of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy an afternoon dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s acclaimed character. Along with readings from the books and Sherlock Holmes trivia, guests will enjoy a Victorian tea menu and are welcome to come dressed in costumes. Cost for the event is $39.95 per person, and includes a Sherlock Holmes mug. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 619-683-2748 or visiting sandiegoafternoontea.com. 18 Afternoon Tea with Queen Victoria, Part 3 2:30 p.m. Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour Pinehurst, North Carolina The third installment in a series focused on the life of the beloved monarch, Afternoon Tea with Queen Victoria continues with a discussion on her life…

I had the pleasure of setting up a backstage tea bar at a recent performance of one of my favorite a cappella groups Manhattan Transfer. As a college music student, I wore the grooves off the vinyl listening to their recordings that featured tight harmonies with jazzed-up rhythms. One of the quartet’s classic hits from 1975 was “Java Jive,” which included this famous chorus: I love coffee, I love tea I love the java jive and it loves meCoffee and tea and the java and meA cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (boy!) What I found from talking with these veteran singers was that as they matured, their preferred beverage became tea rather than coffee. Before, during, and after a performance, they now look to tea to…

“In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Citrus Scones Yield: 9 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon lemon extract ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons fresh grapefruit juice 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice • Preheat oven to 350°. • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, grapefruit zest, lemon zest, orange zest, baking powder, and salt,…

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is one of the few places in the world where afternoon-tea diners are serenaded by the sound of crashing ocean waves as they dab clotted cream and jam on their scones. While, on the opposite side of the globe, guests of The Ritz in London are nibbling egg and watercress sandwiches and drinking Earl Grey tea as a harp plays in the background, here, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, tea lovers enjoy coconut cream rolls and papaya-laced tea to the accompaniment of the pounding surf and a far-off ukulele. And, when the afternoon temperature begins to rise, folding fans—a holdover from colonial days—magically appear to stir the breeze around your tea table so you can enjoy your second, or third, pot of tea.…

COVER Grace’s Teaware Blue Butterfly teapot ($30.95), footed cup and saucer ($27.95), square salad/dessert plate ($13.95); Pink Butterfly cream and sugar set ($25.95) from The St. James Tearoom, 505-242-3752, stjamestearoom.com. Butterfly cupcake wrappers ($14 for set of 10), butterflies blue and lavender hues wafer paper ($20 for set of 45) from Fancy Flours, 406-587-0118, fancyflours.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2 : Royal Albert Moss Rose Montrose-shape 5-piece place setting ($79.95), teapot with lid ($199.95); Fostoria Versailles Blue oyster/fruit cocktail ($35.99); Wallace Violet sterling-silver teaspoon ($55.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Flower arrangement and vase from FlowerBuds, 205-970-3223, flowerbuds inc.com. MASTHEAD Page 5 : Johnson Brothers Indies Blue 5-piece place setting ($39.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. THE PERFECT CUP: TEA FOR COFFEE DRINKERS Page 17 : Elsie mug ($40 for set…