The holidays may be over, but there is still reason to celebrate at an afternoon tea party. Stay warm all winter long with cozy and captivating tablescapes, hearty menus, and copious cups of tea. Stay Warm This Winter A blazing hearth is the perfect place to enjoy a warm and welcoming afternoon tea. Featuring pretty Aynsley Bird of Paradise china in earth tones and a hearty menu including Butterscotch-Cashew Scones, Roasted Tomato Bisque, and Majorca Bundt Cake, friends and tea lovers will enjoy cozying up for this wintry teatime meal. Enjoy Comforting Snacks Entertain family and f ..read more

No one loves blueberries as much as Millie Fisher, the widowed Amish matchmaker turned sleuth from the Amish Matchmaker Mysteries by Amanda Flower. She could eat blueberries for every meal, and it is well known in the Amish town of Harvest that a day is not complete for Millie until she gets a piece of blueberry pie from the Sunbeam Café, where her best friend Lois Henry works. She’s thrilled that Bailey King developed a Blueberry-and-Cream Fudge recipe for Swissmen Sweets, the local candy shop in Harvest. Readers can snack on their own fudge while diving into the latest installment of the Ami ..read more

Rich and creamy chocolate is a welcome addition to some of our favorite teatime recipes, whether you prefer a salty, savory, or sweet treat. This compilation of recipes from the pages of TeaTime will help you find your new favorite chocolatey bite, or even plan an entire chocolate-filled tea menu! The post Our Favorite Chocolatey Bites for Teatime appeared first on TeaTime Magazine ..read more

Photography by John O’Hagan • Styling by Courtni Bodiford • Food Styling by Katie Moon Dickerson • Recipe Development by Laura Crandall and Megan Lankford Gather around the fireplace for a cozy teatime with fare inspired by iconic foods from the French Alps and served on classic white wares. The post An Alpine Afternoon appeared first on TeaTime Magazine ..read more

Whether you have specific dietary restrictions or are following a New Year’s Resolution, these tasty, vegan treats are sure to satisfy at your next afternoon tea. The post Vegan-Friendly Bites for Teatime appeared first on TeaTime Magazine ..read more

Text and Photography by Polly Singer I have always considered myself a nontraditional person. However, as I get older, I find that I embrace traditions because they anchor us in uncertain times. They give us focus and something to look forward to. I have been a member of the The Kentucky Ladies Historical Tea Society for 14 years, and one tradition I treasured for many years was the annual Christmas Tea with a vintage teacup exchange. For us members, it was truly the highlight of the season. We met in a member’s home, and each lady brought a special holiday tea dish, usually in the colors of r ..read more

Photography by Mac Jamieson • Styling by Courtni Bodiford • Food Styling by Vanessa Rocchio • Recipe Development by Janet Lambert Bid “adieu” to the past year and ring in the new one with a glamorous afternoon tea full of celebratory fare. The post Welcoming the New Year appeared first on TeaTime Magazine ..read more

Before we ring in the new year and celebrate the start of 2023, we want to take a look back at 2022 and commemorate some of your favorite posts from the TeaTime website. The post Our Top Posts of 2022 appeared first on TeaTime Magazine ..read more

By Roberta Parker • Photography by Sarah Arrington Spoons and forks are a given in any tea-table setting. Knives are thought of less often, but their use can add unique charm as well as serve a practical function. And there are such wonderful varieties. You may choose a flat, hollow, or solid handle. It can be ivory, silver plated, sterling, china, or mother-of-pearl. The blade may be stainless steel, silver plated, or sterling, sometimes beautifully engraved. And the size may vary by as much as an inch or two between patterns. Knives were the first pieces of flatware used at th ..read more

There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than with a festive tea party. Invite friends, family, and loved ones to a joyous celebration featuring a captivating tablescape that combines the excitement of the season with an enticing teatime display. The post Show-Stopping Holiday Table Settings appeared first on TeaTime Magazine ..read more