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TeaTime
Editor’s Letter
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.
Lemony Teatime Luncheon • A menu infused with notes of lemon in each course is a unique theme for a springtime gathering, where touches of yellow brighten the table.
Lavender-Laced Afternoon Tea • Bundles of fresh lavender, tied with organza ribbon, inspire our celebration of this herb that has been used through the centuries to grace a garden, flavor a dish, and soothe a sleepless brow.
Tea Among the Wildflowers • Summer’s pretty blooms are the perfect reason to invite your friends to a tea inspired by wildflowers and bursting with the season’s fresh produce.
The Beauty of Summertime • Touches of traditional seersucker and delicate eyelet are perfect embellishments for a midsummer afternoon tea.
A Glorious Garden Party • The garden, a fantasy of flowers, is the ideal outdoor locale for a tea party, complete with hot or iced teas and delicious foods inspired by the season’s blooms.
Pretty as a Peacock • Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at a table adorned with the iridescent blue and green plumage of the regal bird and a menu featuring decadent delights in similar hues.
Teatime for Tea Lovers • Convene your closest friends to celebrate your love of the beverage with a spectacular menu of delicacies that each incorporate a different type or blend of tea.
Teatime for a Great Cause • Support the women in your life by giving an “Afternoon Teal” to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. It’s a lovely way to unite everyone behind a common cause and show them how much you care.
An Autumnal Tea for Two • Put together an intimate setting with a well-rounded menu for a special someone who appreciates the lovely tradition of afternoon tea.
Afternoon Tea with Elvis • Turn back the clock to the 1960s when Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, ruled the Las Vegas strip. Would he have enjoyed taking afternoon tea? We can only imagine.
How-To Steps • Let these step-by-step photos serve as your visual guide while you create these impressive and delicious teatime treats.
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