TeaTime

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Editor’s Letter

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

TEA-STEEPING Guide • The quality of the tea served at a tea party is as important as the food and the décor. To be sure your infusion is successful every time, here are some basic guidelines to follow.

TEA FARE & SETTINGS • Inspired by traditional foods of England, Ireland, and Scotland, delectable treats, accompanied by expert tea pairings, are presented on beautiful wares for a proper afternoon tea.

English Cottage TEA • A table set with fresh flowers and blue-and-white china, tea sandwiches, scones, a few simple sweets, and a nice pot of tea are all you need for a cosy English cottage-style tea.

Luck o’ the Irish AFTERNOON TEA • Assemble a table bedecked with traditional Irish hues and inspired fare for a craic (fun) teatime.

Downton Abbey TEATIME • With the much-anticipated film coming this fall, serve fellow Downton Abbey fans this menu, inspired by season one, episode two of the PBS television series.

A Bonnie SCOTTISH TEA • Invite guests to enjoy these teatime favourites from the Highlands of Scotland, where the word scone rhymes with gone, and shortbread is considered the crown jewel of Scottish baking.

A Royal CELEBRATION • The birthday of the British monarch, whoever he or she may be, is traditionally celebrated in June. Commemorate the occasion with a tea party that will give your guests the royal treatment.

How-To • Let these step-by-step photos serve as your visual guide while you create these impressive and delicious teatime treats.

TEA EXPERIENCES & TRADITIONS • Discover the history of beloved tea customs while exploring a fascinating assortment of tearooms and venues in regions such as Yorkshire, London, and the Cotswolds.

A VISIT TO THE REAL Downton Abbey • Lady Carnarvon talks about life at Highclere Castle, the impact of the popular period drama, and where she likes to have tea.

Thés Dansants • Reveling in a British tea-dance revival

Afternoon Tea in the Cotswolds • The very English tradition endures in picturesque towns and villages.

THE NATIONAL TRUST, Guardian of British Tea • The history of tea in some of England’s stately homes

Taking Tea with WEDGWOOD • A very British story of a 260-year-old company’s teawares, tea, and tearooms

A Taste of Yorkshire • Afternoon Teas and Yorkshire Specials

Howick Hall • The Home of the Real Earl Grey

Teatime in Ireland • Intriguing and tempting twists on tradition

Afternoon Tea on the Move • All aboard for uniquely British teatimes!

A Purr-fect Teatime • What to look for when selecting a tearoom in London: imported tea, creamy cakes, fresh pastries, and, of course, cats

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