Table of contents for Teatime Holidays 2020 in TeaTime

There is something almost magical about the holiday season, and I suspect that many of us are hopefully anticipating being able to once again gather with family and friends and to bid an eager farewell to 2020. What better way to mark these various special days as the year draws to a close than with an afternoon-tea celebration? In this special issue, you will find a marvelous curated collection of menus for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, each featuring detailed recipes, along with expert recommendations on which teas to pair with each course. Our “Tea-Steeping Guide” on page 8 provides easy-to-follow steps for making the perfect pot of tea, keeping mind that not all types of tea require the same water temperature or steeping time. And if you’re…

Menu SCONE Orange-Pecan Scones Organic Berry Blend Black Tea SAVORIES Bourekas Cucumber-Wrapped Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches Parsnip-Potato Latkes Pomegranate Green Tea SWEETS Candied Ginger and Cherry Mandelbrot Bimuelos with Lemon, Honey & Thyme Syrup Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache Organic Yunnan Golden Buds Black Tea Tea Pairings by Mark T. Wendell Tea Company 978-635-9200 • marktwendell.com Orange-Pecan Scones Makes approximately 9 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons fresh orange zest¾ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cardamom6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, orange…

Menu SCONE Date Scones Cardamon Black Tea SAVORIES Steak & Caramelized Onion Tea Sandwiches Herbed Egg Salad Canapés Tomato, Spinach & Polenta Tartlets Kalami Assam Black Tea SWEETS Macadamia–Lime Cookies Strawberry–Cream Cheese Cookies White Christmas Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream Peppermint & Lemon Herbal Tea Tea Pairings by Ahmad Tea 800-637-7704 • ahmadteausa.com Date Scones Makes 12 ½ cup dried dates1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided½ cup plus 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour¼ cup granulated sugar1½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together dates and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour…

Menu SCONE Santa Hat Scones with Mascarpone Frosting Verry Berry Herbal Tisane SAVORIES Corn Deer with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce Elf Hats Pizza Christmas Tree Pastries Roasted Chestnut Rooibos SWEETS Reindeer Shortbread Sandwich Cookies Candy Cane Cookies Santa Blondies White Chocolate Peppermint Rooibos Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com “The light in a child’s eyes is all it takes to make Christmas a magical time of the year.”—ANONYMOUS Santa Hat Scones Makes 12 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces⅓ cup white chocolate chips⅓ cup sweetened flaked coconut, chopped¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ teaspoon vanilla extract12 fresh strawberries, stems removedMascarpone Frosting (recipe follows) • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed…

TARTLET CRUST Coconut Cream Tartlets with Italian Meringue 122 | Salted Caramel–Pecan Tartlets 73 Tomato, Spinach & Polenta Tartlets 60 | Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Quiches 105 Using a cutter, cut shapes from dough. Press dough shapes into tartlet pans. Trim excess dough. Using the wide end of a chopstick, push dough into indentations of pan. CHOCOLATE PETALS White Chocolate Petals and Snowflakes 64 Place 3 (16x4-inch) parchment paper strips along the edge of a table. Dip one side of a paring knife in melted white chocolate. Press white chocolate side of knife onto a parchment strip. Pull knife toward you to make petal shapes. Repeat until parchment pieces are full of petals. Gently curl parchment so petals form a “U” shape, and place each curled parchment between 2…

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…

Menu SCONE Gruyère-Nutmeg Scones Palm Court Blend SAVORIES Cucumber Canapés Tarragon Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches with Lemon, Caper & Dill Aïoli White Christmas Tea SWEETS Mulling Spice Snowball Cookies No-Bake Maple Cheesecake Tartlets Chocolate Truffle Bundt Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Golden Blend Black Tea Tea Pairings by Harney & Sons 800-832-8463 • harney.com Gruyère-Nutmeg Scones Makes approximately 16 3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg, divided¾ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed⅔ cup finely shredded Gruyère cheese1 cup plus 3½ tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided • Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt. Using a pastry blender…

Menu SCONE Hazelnut-Rosemary Scones with Mock Devon Cream Special Orange Blend Tea SAVORIES Boursin Cheese & Pumpernickel Canapés Roast Beef, Cucumber & Chimichurri Tea Sandwiches Italian Sausage Puff Pastry Swirls Organic Sweet Colombian Black Tea (Wiry 2) SWEETS Spiced Linzer Wreath Cookies Salted Caramel–Pecan Tartlets Green Tea and White Chocolate Pots de Crème with Crème Fraîche Whipped Cream Almond Sugar Cookie Dessert Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Hazelnut-Rosemary Scones Makes 15 2½ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary1 teaspoon fresh orange zest½ teaspoon fine sea salt½ teaspoon ground allspice6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy cream, divided½ teaspoon vanilla extractGarnish: finely chopped hazelnuts • Preheat oven to 375°.…

Menu SCONE Breakfast Sausage–Cheddar Scones Charles Dickens’ Black Tea Blend SAVORIES Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Quiches Bloody Mary Shrimp & Grits Cakes Vegetable Swedish Tea Ring Assam Belseri Estate Organic Black Tea SWEETS Apricot-Oatmeal Cake Berry Christmas Tart Cranberry, Almond & Apple Strudel St. Nick’s Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Breakfast Sausage– Cheddar Scones Makes approximately 18 8 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage*2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon granulated sugar½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon maple syrup • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a medium skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4 to 6…

CAKES & CUPCAKES Apricot-Oatmeal Cake 108Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake 29Chocolate Truffle Bundt Cake 41Layered Sponge Cake 123Mini Snowflake Cupcakes 51White Christmas Cake 63 CANAPÉS Bloody Mary Shrimp & Grits Cakes 106Boursin Cheese & Pumpernickel Canapés 71Browned Butter–Poached Lobster Canapés 119Brussels Sprout–Pancetta Canapés with Apple Cider Gastrique 17Cornbread Canapés with Crispy Green Beans 16Cucumber Canapés 37Garam Masala Grilled Chicken & Black-Eyed Pea Canapés 118Herbed Egg Salad Canapés 59 CANDIES Double Chocolate & Peppermint Cream Cheese Fudge 85Gingerbread Candy Bark 51 COOKIES & BARS Candied Ginger and Cherry Mandlebrot 29Candy Cane Cookies 97Chocolate-Filled Christmas Tree Cookies 51Cinnamon-Spice Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies 85Earl Grey Sandwich Cookies 123Macadamia-Lime Cookies 61Mulling Spice Snowball Cookies 40Pecan Pie Brownie Bites 19Raspberry Meringue Bars 85Reindeer Shortbread Sandwich Cookies 97Santa Blondies 97Spiced Linzer Wreath Cookies 73Strawberry–Cream Cheese Cookies 61 FILLINGS,…

Menu SCONE Sweet Potato–Ginger Scones Orange Spice Black Tea SAVORIES Cornbread Canapés with Crispy Green Beans Brussels Sprout–Pancetta Canapés with Apple Cider Gastrique Maple-Glazed Duck Sandwiches Vietnam Red Oolong Tea—Kim Tuyen SWEETS Five Spice–Pear Crisps Pecan Pie Brownie Bites Pumpkin Pie Tartlets Nepal Illam Black Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Sweet Potato–Ginger Scones Makes 20 2½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger½ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed¾ cup mashed baked sweet potato (approximately 1 large sweet potato)⅔ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 tablespoons ginger cane sugar • Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. • In a…

Menu SCONE Snickerdoodle Scones Winter Wonderland Rooibos SAVORIES Raspberry–Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches Peanut Butter & Jam Tea Sandwiches Mini Cheese Pizzas Sugar Plum Fairy Rooibos Herbal Tisane SWEETS Gingerbread Candy Bark Chocolate-Filled Christmas Tree Cookies Mini Snowflake Cupcakes with Vanilla-Almond Buttercream Red Velvet Cupcake Tisane Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Snickerdoodle Scones Makes 14 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided1 tablespoon baking powder2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided½ teaspoon kosher salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ⅓ cup sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Using…

Menu SCONE Stollen Scones Organic Pecan Pie Rooibos SAVORIES Beef Tenderloin Tea Sandwiches Holiday Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches Portobello–Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches Organic Monks Blend Black Tea SWEETS Cinnamon-Spice Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Double Chocolate & Peppermint Cream Cheese Fudge Raspberry Meringue Bars Organic Black Currant Black Tea Tea Pairings by True Leaf Tea Company 713-218-6300 • trueleaftea.com Stollen Scones Makes 13 ¼ cup chopped raisins¼ cup chopped dried apricots¼ cup chopped dried black Mission figs3 tablespoons rum3 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon ground mace½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon ground cardamom½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 tablespoons sanding sugar • In a medium bowl, stir together raisins, apricots, figs, and…

Menu SCONE Dark Chocolate & Toasted Pecan Scones China Yunnan Silver Tip Choice SAVORIES Garam Masala Grilled Chicken & Black-Eyed Pea Canapés with Labneh Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tea Sandwiches Browned Butter–Poached Lobster Canapés First Flush Darjeeling Black Tea SWEETS Coconut Cream Tartlets with Italian Meringue Earl Grey Sandwich Cookies Layered Sponge Cake Formosa Oolong Champagne of Teas Tea Pairings by Grace Tea Company 978-635-9500 • gracetea.com Dark Chocolate & Toasted Pecan Scones Makes approximately 18 2 cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup dark chocolate chips½ cup chopped pecans, toasted¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. • In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.…

COVER Photography by William Dickey • Styling by Sidney Bragiel • Food Styling by Kathleen Kanen Lenox Mistletoe & Berries teapot and lid; John Aynsley Imperial Gold footed cup and saucer set and sugar bowl from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Cake stand from HomeGoods, 800-888-0776, homegoods.com. TITLE PAGE Photography by William Dickey • Styling by Courtni Bodiford Page 2: Villeroy & Boch Holly teapot and lid and creamer; Mikasa Italian Countryside footed cup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. MASTHEAD Page 5: Waldman House A Cup of Christmas Tea, Spode Christmas Tree, Villeroy & Boch Holly teacup and saucer sets from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. EDITOR’S LETTER Page 6: Wedgwood Holly Wreath flat cup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. TEA-STEEPING GUIDE: Photography by Stephanie Welbourne…