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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

In these months of needful social distancing, many of us have been forced to put our tea party plans on hold. As the bans on gatherings are lifted, we find ourselves wanting to come together to celebrate with friends and loved ones around the tea tab

Lemon-Walnut Scones Cardamom Black Tea Asparagus-Dill Quiches Lemony Olive-Almond Finger Sandwiches Lemon-Caper Shrimp Salad Phyllo Cups Chun Mee Leaf Green Tea Lemon-Tarragon Linzer Cookies Lemon-Vanilla Panna Cotta Lemon-Blueberry Cornmeal Cake Imp

Lavender, Sage, and Sultana Scones Thailand Jian Shuan Organic Oolong Tea Asparagus-Omelet Canapés with Lemon-Dill Aïoli Smoked Salmon–Cucumber Bites with Niçoise Olive Tapenade Chicken Cordon Bleu Salad on Croissants Darjeeling Margaret’s Hope Estat

Papaya-Lime Scones Gaba Oolong Tea Tomato-Artichoke Bruschetta Phyllo Cups Cucumber-Boursin Tea Sandwiches Roast Beef–Radish Tea Sandwiches with Sour Cream–Horseradish Aïoli First Flush Darjeeling Puttabong Estate Black Tea Neapolitan Cheesecakes Apr

Citrus Scones Island Peach Coconut Green Tea Olive-Almond Triple Stacks Cucumber-Ham Canapés with Dijon Aïoli Fennel & Sweet Onion Quiches Vietnam Imperial Oolong Tea Double Chocolate Blondies Blueberry-Basil Creamy Parfaits Lemon-Poppyseed Mini Bund

Blueberry-Spice Scones with Vanilla Whipped Cream Edith Wharton’s Black Tea Blend Beet Slaw Phyllo Cups Dilly Purple Potatoes Smoked Turkey–Kale Sandwiches Organic Sweet Colombian Black Tea (Wiry 2) Lemon Macarons Blackberry–Chai Spice Pastry Stacks

Cantaloupe Scones Organic Tropical Blend Black Tea (hot or cold) Carrot, Pineapple, and Cream Cheese Triple Stacks Caprese Canapés Beet, Cucumber, and Pita Flower Canapés Osmanthus Oolong (hot) or Iced Tea Blend (cold) Pineapple-Coconut Bars Apricot-

Double Ginger Scones Andean Princess Colombian Black Tea Blend Mini Savory Mushroom-Corn Cheesecakes Brussels Sprouts Canapés with Hummus and Roasted Carrot Pesto Salmon-Chive Finger Sandwiches Darjeeling Ambootia Estate Premium Organic Black Tea Cho

Toffee-Pear Scones with Mock Clotted Cream Brandy Oolong Tea Turkey-Apple Tea Sandwiches with Cranberry Spread Olive-Cheese Puff Pastry Flowers Curried Egg Salad Triple Stacks Victorian Afternoon Black Tea Caramel-Banana Mini Cakes Orange-Glazed Swee

Chocolate-Chai Scones Fruits d’Alsace Black Tea Assam-Vegetable Tartlets Deviled Tea Eggs Darjeeling-Poached Chicken Salad Sandwiches Golden Monkey Black Tea Keemun Éclairs Paris Tea Cakes with Caramel Meringue Buttercream Matcha Macarons with Coconu

“Blue Suede” Scones Organic Texas Gold Rush Black Tea “That’s Alright Mama” Grilled Peanut Butter–Banana Tea Sandwiches “Hunk of Burning Love” Pork Tenderloin Canapés with Memphis Barbecue Sauce “King Creole” Catfish-Slaw Canapés Organic Wuyi Rock Oo

Asparagus-Dill Quiches 15 | Assam Tartlet Shells 87 | Fennel & Sweet Onion Quiches 51 Mini Tartlet Shells 79 | Orange-Glazed Sweet Potato Tartlets 111 Sweet Potato–Coconut Tartlets 101 | Tartlet Shells 121 Using a cutter, cut shapes from dough. Press