July/August 2024

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Celebrating the World of Tea

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EDITOR Lorna Reeves EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE Lisa Frederick ASSOCIATE EDITOR Katherine Ellis CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jane Pettigrew, James Norwood Pratt, Bruce Richardson EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Shelby Duffy SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR, LIFESTYLE Kate Lorio
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Editor’s Letter
Over the last couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of leading several tours for small groups of the magazine’s readers to various places in the United Kingdom, enjoying afternoon tea daily. On our most recent retreat there, which began in London, w
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Dear TeaTime
“I got [my March/April 2024 issue] this week and loved every bit of it! The cross-stitch tea was especially poignant, as it was a nod to Mrs. DePiano, and the menu items were so clever, too. I also loved that you featured floral tisane teas! I can’t
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Ceylon Teas
THE TEA SHOPPE theteashoppewv.com TEACUP: Shelley Summer Glory Chintz “Both fruits meld together beautifully in this Ceylon-based sweet explosion of fruity flavor perfect for summer sipping.” —Courtni Bodiford, stylist ELMWOOD INN FINE TEAS elmwoodin
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Catherine England’s First Tea Drinking Queen
I recently visited Lisbon, Portugal, and discovered a prominent statue of Catherine of Braganza along the waterfront. I was reminded of the life and influence of one of the country’s most beloved princesses. At age 23, her arranged marriage to Charle
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Perfectly Plum
Makes 24 A beautiful smoked salmon rosette sits atop a layer of crème fraîche spread on a dark bread round to produce an enticing savory that is pleasing to both the eye and the palate. 12 slices pumpernickel rye bread, frozen3 tablespoons crème fraî
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A Taste of Wedgwood
Makes 6 Dried sage and fresh lemon zest are the secret ingredients in the Wedgwood Tea Room’s version of these traditional sandwiches. 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast¼ cup mayonnaise½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest½ teaspoon dried sage¼ cup uns
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A Bonnie Afternoon Tea
Makes 18 Ham sandwiches are widely served for afternoon tea throughout Scotland. Our version, which was inspired by a similar item our staff tasted at the Scottish Tea House, gets delightful spice from made-from-scratch piccalilli and added texture f
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Nature in Bloom
Summertime tea parties call for colorful wares that effortlessly fit into the effervescent season to grace the table. When searching for an appropriate teapot, look no further than Wood & Sons’ Ellgreave 35. Gorgeously gilded on the spout, handle, ba
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Berry Floral
Makes approximately 10 Fresh and freeze-dried blueberries give these scones strong fruity taste without discoloring the dough, and elderflower syrup imparts lovely botanical notes. 1½ cups blanched almond flour1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour*3
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The Best of Berkshire Tearooms
The county of Berkshire has always been high on tourists’ lists of places to go and things to see. It is home to Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and said to have been a favourite residence of the late Queen; Windsor Great Pa
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Gilded Age Meets Downtown Abbey
When Lady Carnarvon came to call on Newport, Rhode Island, for a three-day, sold-out, events-packed visit, it was a melding of The Gilded Age and Downton Abbey—the latter filmed at her family’s home, Highclere Castle, and both serial shows the creati
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Hotel Café Royal
For more than 150 years, one step into Hotel Café Royal, as the name suggests, has made visitors feel like royalty. The likes of Princess Diana, Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Taylor, Oscar Wilde, and David Bowie have frequented the esteemed hotel, mak
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Reading Literature With Tea On The Mind
“Under certain circumstances, there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea,” Henry James declares in the opening of The Portrait of a Lady. “From five o’clock to eight is on certain occasio
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Teatime Memories
I began my tea journey when I was around 4 years old, which I vaguely recall as being a very special children’s afternoon tea to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. We were all gathered on long tables in the large square in the center of
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Josephine’s
In the center of Nottingham, England, thespians, tourists, tea afficionados, and more flock to a quaint local tearoom, directly across from the stunning Theatre Royal, to enjoy a deliciously and appropriately warm scone by the signal of a ringing bel
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Gillards of Bath
Since 1888, Gillards of Bath has remained a stalwart institution for hot beverages. Henry Gillard founded the company in the historic city of Bath, England, to produce artisanal tea blends by hand, freshly roasted coffee, and drinking chocolates. Wit
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Resources for Readers
Wedgwood Wonderlust (Waterlily) teapot ($269.95) and 3-tiered serving tray ($199.95); Wonderlust teacup and saucer sets ($84.95–$89.95), dessert plate ($49.99), and tea bowls ($39.99) from Replacements, Ltd., 800-737-5223, replacements.com. Location
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Recipe Index
All-Butter Pie Dough 40 Shortcrust Dough 45 Coffee Buttercream 56 Lemon Drizzle 33 Pistachio Diplomat Cream 32 Lamb Bridies 39 Scotch Eggs 39 Green Plum Chutney 28 Piccalilli 39 Cheese Scones 52 Clootie Dumpling Scones 41 Cranberry Scones 53 Gluten-f
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Tea Events Calendar
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. World Forestry Center Portland, Oregon Calling all tea lovers! TeaFestPDX (Portland Tea Festival) was designed tobe a large tea party for tea afficionados. Join fellow tea enthusiasts on July 13 at the World Forestry Center to

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