Tabla de contenidos para September/October 2018 en TeaTime

Autumn is upon us once again, and with it comes the gorgeous hues of changing foliage along with the ever-so-pleasant cooler temperatures, which usher in the tea parties and tea festivals of the season. The marvelous array of produce and warm spices traditionally associated with fall inspires this issue’s “Harvest Tea” (cover and page 21). Sure to garner rave reviews, our music-themed, buffet-style teatime (page 29) is perfect for an after-recital celebration. And if cooking or baking with tea strikes your fancy, you’ll delight in “Teatime for Tea Lovers” (page 37), which incorporates tea into every recipe of this inventive afternoon-tea menu. September is a busy month for tea festivals, with excellent ones taking place in Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Washington. (See “Mark Your Calendars!” below.) Kansas City is host to…

He came from unpromising beginnings—just a bony, two-pound collection of sparse dark gray fur with black stripes. An inmate at the prerelease correctional center found the wasted kitten and eventually passed him on to my son, who happened to be working a summer internship at the center. So the little waif came home to me in a brown cardboard box, outfitted by the kindly inmate with a food bowl, a water dish, and a swing made from pipe cleaners and a rubber band. My son worked his usual wiles on me: “I know you don’t want another pet, Mom, since we already have two dogs and two cats. So we’ll just keep this one overnight, and I’ll take him to the pound tomorrow.” I watched the kitten wolfing down soft…

COVER Royal Crown Derby Olde Avesbury footed teacup and saucer set ($65.95) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Royal Crown Derby Gold Aves teapot ($775) from Devine Corp, 732-751-0500, devinecorp .net. Farmhouse Plaid napkins ($4.95) from Pier 1, 817-252-6300, pier1.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf teapot ($455), 800-443-8225, mottahedeh.com. MASTHEAD Page 5: Alfred Meakin Medway Décor (Dark Brown) teacup and saucer set ($11.99) and sugar bowl with lid ($22.49) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. THE COMPLETE TABLE: EFFLORESCENT AUTUMN Pages 19–20: Alfred Meakin Medway Décor (dark brown) bread and butter plate ($8.99), dinner plate ($29.99), salad plate ($13.99), teacup and saucer set ($11.99), teapot ($329.95), creamer ($41.99), sugar bowl with lid ($22.49), and handled cake plate ($109.95) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. [Rustic Splendor] Oneida Coronation knife ($7.99), salad…

A Beloved Magazine “TeaTime magazine is my favorite magazine! One of my favorite segments is ‘The Tea Experience’ that shows photos and tells the story of how the shop owners began their tearooms. Inspiring! Thank you, TeaTime!” -DEBBIE AYERS via letter “My favorite teatime is anytime. Hot or cold—love tea! And love TeaTime magazine!” -JANE ARTEMAN BILL via Facebook “A big thank you to TeaTime magazine! I hosted a high tea party today for our group, the YaYa’s, and planned a menu using recipes from different issues of TeaTime magazine. TeaTime was a wonderful guide! The recipes were easy to follow, and my YaYa sisters and I enjoyed a lovely tea party and a wonderful day together. I enjoy reading each issue of TeaTime and eagerly look forward to the…

Gaba Oolong GRACE TEA COMPANY  gracetea.com • 978-635-9500 TEACUP: Richard Ginori Galli Rossi “The honeyed, banana-like notes of this oolong, which was exposed to nitrogen to boost gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels that are thought to promote mental function, make this a favorite.” —Lorna Reeves, editor Extra Fancy Formosa Oolong MARK T. WENDELL  marktwendell.com • 978-635-9200 TEACUP: Julie Wear Gold Oak “Extra Fancy Formosa Oolong has a refreshing earthy quality that gives way to hints of roasted plums and peaches. A wonderful tea worth steeping again and again.” —Janice Ritter, dealer program manager Creamy Toasted Coconut Oolong SIMPSON & VAIL  svtea.com • 800-282-8327 TEACUP: Anna Weatherly Simply Anna “With bits of coconut and beautiful pieces of cornflower, this blend brews a sweet and light tea that reminds me…

Guests will be thrilled with these flavorful pairings for the courses of this tea-infused menu, especially when they discover take-home loose-leaf portions tucked inside FORLIFE infuser baskets that double as place cards. SCONE COURSE: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas’s Nilgiri Frost Rare Oolong elmwoodinn.com • 800-765-2139 SAVORIES COURSE: Mark T. Wendell Tea Company’s Russian Caravan Black Tea marktwendell.com • 978-635-9200 SWEETS COURSE: Paris In A Cup’s Flavors of France Signature Tea parisinacup.com • 714-538-9411…

Straddling the Kansas-Missouri border, Kansas City might be considered a surprising hub for tea drinkers. The metropolis, home to the annual Midwest Tea Festival, which this year takes place September 8 and 9, offers a cache of venues for people to shop for or enjoy a lovely cuppa. From British-themed shops to a French-inspired tearoom to antiques stores with accompanying tearooms, here are a handful of the remarkable businesses to experience in this Midwestern city. GREENWOOD COUNTRY TEAROOM 502 W. Main Street Greenwood, Missouri 64034 816-537-8434 greenwoodcountrytearoom.com A wonderful surprise awaits those who venture to the antiques shopping district in Greenwood, Missouri. In addition to a plethora of places to shop, the Greenwood Country Tearoom is a charming venue with seasonal décor and an intimate feel. Brenda Barner never imagined…

September 11 How to Speak Brit 2:30 p.m. Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour Pinehurst, North Carolina “Apples and pears,” “my go,” and “off to the loo.” These are just a few of the phrases speaker Allis Rennie will cover in her talk, “How to Speak Brit.” Join us for afternoon tea and begin your journey into the colloquialisms of the British. This educational and entertaining event costs $30 per person. To make a reservation or for more information, call 910-255-0100. 15 & 16 Tea with a Cause 1:00 p.m. The Green Leaf Tea Company Lincoln, Nebraska September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Owned by an ovarian cancer survivor, the Green Leaf Tea Company is hosting a teal-themed tea, and all proceeds raised will be donated to the National Ovarian Cancer…

Apple, Pecan & Cheddar Gluten-Free Scones Makes 14 ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, divided 1¼ cups diced peeled Granny Smith apple 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup coarsely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans 1¼ cups plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract • In a medium sauté pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add apples and granulated sugar, stirring well. Cook, covered, stirring frequently, until apples are tender and lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer cooked apples to a heatproof bowl. Let come to room temperature. • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet…

While teapots and cups and saucers are, for many people, the stars of the table at teatime, the right equipage to achieve a successful infusion time after time is, arguably, even more important. The following 15 tools are suitable for a variety of tea-steeping styles, purposes, and aesthetics—from avid tea tasting and evaluating to casual sipping in a relaxed setting to enjoying an elegant afternoon tea. Whatever your preference for taking tea, this assemblage of accoutrements in an array of sizes, as well as functions, is sure to please. The tools in this collection range from equipment to make sure your water is at the correct temperature according to the type of tea you’re preparing, to things that will enable you to more accurately steep it. For information on how…