Table of contents for Teatime Holidays 2019 in TeaTime

is close at hand, and celebrating the holidays of the season with afternoon tea is a marvelous way to show your love and appreciation to family and friends. This curated collection of recipes for delectable tea foods and inspiring ideas for festive table settings will make planning and hosting each tea party a joy. Whether you observe Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, the 10 menus in this special collector’s issue, 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…

Menu SCONE Ginger-Walnut Scones with Honey Butter Earl Grey Superior Black Tea SAVORIES Beet Latkes with Horseradish Crème Fraîche Spinach-Artichoke Tartlets Smoked Trout Toasts with Pickled Red Onion Golden Treasure Black Tea SWEETS Raspberry Rugelach Pinwheels Chocolate Macaroon Tartlets Sufganiyot with Blueberry Cream Pouchong Oolong Sweet Jade Dew Tea Pairings by Grace Tea Company 978-635-9500 • gracetea.com Ginger-Walnut Scones Makes 9 2 cups all-purpose flour2½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon packed orange zest½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground ginger5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed¼ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts¼ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 tablespoons clover honeyGarnish: white sparkling sugar • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, orange…

Menu SCONE Rosemary-Fig Scones Holiday Blend Tea SAVORIES Chicken Roulade Canapés Cranberry-Ham Tea Sandwiches Maple-Glazed Vegetable Squares Ginger Pear Black Tea SWEETS Coconut Cake Bites Sugar Plum Fairy Sugar Cookies Black Forest Mousse Verrines Formosa Jade Oolong Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Rosemary-Fig Scones Makes 18 3 cups cake flour½ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¾ cups frozen unsalted butter, coarsely grated1 cup sliced dried black mission figs¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided2 large eggs, divided • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, rosemary, salt, and nutmeg. Add cold butter, tossing until coated in…

Menu SCONE Nutmeg–Dried Tangerine Scones Holiday Winter Spice Black Tea SAVORIES Ham & Pear Preserves Tea Sandwiches Roast Beef & Coleslaw Tea Sandwiches Apple, Root Vegetable & Goat Cheese Canapés Nonsuch Black Tea SWEETS Green Velvet Sandwich Cookies Hazelnut-Orange Mini Madeleines Mini Chocolate Swirl Pavlovas with Pomegranate-Cranberry Curd Winter Solstice Herbal Tea Pairings by A Tea Affair 717-627-1776 • ateaaffairlititz.com Nutmeg–Dried Tangerine Scones Makes 12 2½ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar1½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup finely chopped dried tangerine¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold whole buttermilk, divided1 large egg • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together…

PAVLOVAS Mini Chocolate Swirl Pavlovas with Pomegranate-Cranberry Curd, page 101 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trace 2-inch circles onto parchment. Flip parchment over. Working from the center outward, pipe concentric circles of meringue mixture until circle is filled. Pipe 1 to 2 extra layers onto perimeters of rounds to form a rim around the edge of each circle. Repeat piping procedure to fill all traced circles. PUFF PASTRY SQUARES Bacon Jam & Brussels Sprouts Squares, page 15 Maple-Glazed Vegetable Squares, page 61 Lightly brush water onto 1 pastry sheet. Place remaining pastry sheet on top, and gently press. Using a square cutter, cut squares from pastry stack. Using a smaller square cutter, cut halfway through pastry squares to leave an imprint. Using a fork, poke several holes in…

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. TEAPOT…

Menu SCONE Cinnamon Chip Scones with Mock Clotted Cream Vietnam Red Oolong SAVORIES Salmon Salad Tea Sandwiches Mushroom-Gruyère Swirls Kale-Cabbage Slaw in Frico Cups Organic Sweet Colombian Black Tea (Wiry 2) SWEETS Currant-Orange Pound Cakes Lemon, Ginger & Pistachio Bark Pear Linzer Cookies Coconut Macaroon Green Rooibos Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com “Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with God’s own love and concern.”—MOTHER TERESA, ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA Cinnamon Chip Scones Makes 10 2½ cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar2¼ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces½ cup cinnamon morsels*1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold heavy whipping cream, divided½ teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.…

Menu SCONE White Chocolate–Peppermint Scones with Peppermint Cream Belgian Chocolate Rooibos SAVORIES Cucumber-Turmeric Tea Sandwiches Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches Broccoli-Havarti Quiches Chestnut Black Tea SWEETS Snowman Macarons Gingerbread Bars Red Velvet Cake Truffles Frosty Plum Spice Tea Tea Pairings by The Tea Shoppe 304-413-0890 • theteashoppewv.com White Chocolate–Peppermint Scones Makes 12 ¾ cup all-purpose flour½ cup bread flour¼ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder¼ teaspoon kosher salt⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean paste6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup white chocolate chips1 tablespoon finely crushed peppermint candies½ cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half, divided1 large egg • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Using a pastry blender or…

Menu SCONE Spiced Scones with Bourbon Cream Nutcracker Tea SAVORIES Cherry-Apple Duck Salad Tea Sandwiches Crab Cake Canapés with Creole Rémoulade Sweet Potato Phyllo Cups China Milky Oolong SWEETS Springerle Lemon Cookies Chocolate-Rum Pots de Crème Ginger-Molasses Cake with Lemon–Cream Cheese Frosting Almond Black Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Spiced Scones Makes 9 2 cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided½ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground cloves4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces½ cup cold heavy whipping cream1 large egg¾ 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, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, salt, and cloves.…

COVER Photography by John O’Hagan, Photo Styling by Courtni Bodiford, Recipe Development by Ashley Jones, Food Styling by Laura Crandall. Spode Christmas Tree Gold Collection cake plate, teapot, sugar, teacup and saucer set, and dessert plates from Portmeirion, 888-778-1471, portmeirion.com. Oneida Golden Michelangelo teaspoon and salad fork from Oneida, 888-263-7195, oneida.com. TITLE PAGE Page 2: Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket teacup 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 teacup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. TEA-STEEPING GUIDE Page 7: Royal Doulton Vanborough Green teacup and saucer set from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. A GOLDEN THANKSGIVING…

Menu SCONE Butternut Squash Scones Hazelnut Black Tea SAVORIES Apple-Thyme Turkey Tea Sandwiches Bacon Jam & Brussels Sprouts Squares Ham & Cornbread Canapés with Leek-Chive Butter China Cangyuan Yunnan Organic Black Tea SWEETS Ginger-Rooibos Crème Brûlée Tartlets Almond, Cranberry & Chocolate Oat Squares Sweet Potato Cakes with Toasted Meringue Special Orange Blend Tea Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Butternut Squash Scones Makes 16 1 small butternut squash (approximately 1 pound)2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided1 large egg2 tablespoons cane sugar • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. • Using a sharp knife,…

Menu SCONE Lord Baltimore Scones Holiday Fruit & Spice Blend SAVORIES Beef Wellington Bites Herbed Goat Cheese, Tomato & Potato Tartlets Brie, Winter Fruit & Chicken Tea Sandwiches Brandy Oolong SWEETS Spiced Cakelets Orange-Infused Pink Meringue Drops Green Velvet Crinkle Cookies Compagnie Coloniale Thé de Noël Tea Pairings by Mark T. Wendell Tea Company 978-635-9200 • marktwendell.com Lord Baltimore Scones Makes 14 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed¾ cup dried tart cherries½ cup chopped lightly toasted pecans½ cup white chocolate morsels½ cup plus 1 tablespoon cold whole buttermilk, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking…

Menu SCONE Eggnog Scones with Eggnog Cream St. Nick’s Tea SAVORIES Spiced Pineapple, Ham, and Cheddar Tea Sandwiches Mustard-Glazed Salmon Crostini Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion, and Roast Beef Tea Sandwiches Charles Dickens’ Tea Blend SWEETS Coconut-Raspberry Squares Dark Chocolate–Peppermint Cookies Wreath Cookies Red Velvet–Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Nepal Silvery Oolong Kanchanjangha Organic Tea Pairings by Simpson & Vail 800-282-8327 • svtea.com Eggnog Scones Makes 14 2 cups cake flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold prepared eggnog, divided½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided1 tablespoon sanding sugar • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.…

Menu SCONE Cinnamon-Currant Scones Puttabong First Flush Darjeeling SAVORIES Apricot, Bacon & Brie Phyllo Tartlets Smoked Salmon & Aïoli Canapés Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese Bites Lunar New Year Oolong SWEETS Mini Chocolate Cakes with Italian Buttercream Spiced Stamped Cookies Strawberry Panna Cottas Celebration Tea Tea Pairings by Harney & Sons 800-832-8463 • harney.com Cinnamon-Currant Scones Makes 12 3 cups all-purpose flour⅓ cup granulated sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed½ cup dried currants1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided1 large eggGarnish: sparkling sugar • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut…