Modern elegance meets rustic in Waterdown, Canada Text by Annie Stanziani • Photography Courtesy of Tea At The White House In the cozy little town of Waterdown, Ontario (population 10,000), lies a northern “White House.” Intriguingly named for a Canadian venue, Tea At The White House is an inviting respite for both locals and out ..read more

Rich, creamy cheesecake is a delightfully indulgent treat to add to a sweets course at afternoon tea. This selection of summer-inspired recipes features a variety of delectable flavors perfect to pair with your favorite tea blend or brew ..read more

Invite your nearest and dearest to a sophisticated teatime celebration at a jovial table boasting china adorned with feathered friends and a summery menu that is sure to delight ..read more

The UK Tea Academy’s tea competition Text by Jane Pettigrew • Photography Courtesy of UK Tea Academy On October 26, 2022, The UK Tea Academy hosted its first Leafies Awards Ceremony in partnership with Fortnum & Mason at their flagship store on Piccadilly in London. The gathering of entrants, prize winners, and judges was a wonderfully joyous occasion, with congratulations and awards presented to the various winners and then time to mingle and catch up with valued tea friends who had travelled from Sri Lanka, India, Japan, Taiwan, Myanmar, South Korea, Holland, Italy, Spain, England, Scot ..read more

Add the fresh flavors of summer to your next teatime menu. This selection of delectable scones features a variety of sweet and savory options that incorporate the delectable flavors of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are sure to please any taste preference ..read more

Cultivating tea culture in the Midwest Text by Katherine Ellis Photography by John O’Hagan St. Louis serves as a desirable destination in the middle of the United States for arts-and-culture enthusiasts, barbecue lovers, baseball fans, and tea afficionados. A metropolis with a plethora of nicknames—including “Mound City,” “Fourth City,” and “Gateway to the West,” just to name a few—the second-largest city in Missouri offers much more than simply the famous arch, although it certainly merits a visit. Nestled near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers, five-and-counting wor ..read more

Drinking in the wonders of nature Text by Shelby Duffy • Photography Courtesy of Kodiak Tea Company Settled just off the southern coast of Alaska, Kodiak Island is filled with sweeping mountainscapes, lush vegetation, and flourishing wildlife. Although the island spans more than 3,500 miles and is one of the largest islands in the United States, it is home to only approximately 13,000 people. In this setting, nature abounds, with the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge housing the largest brown bear subspecies in the world and boasting countless miles of breathtaking landscape and coastline ..read more

These fruit-filled morsels utilize fresh blueberries and freeze-dried raspberries in the dough to create a toothsome scone well-suited for adults and children alike. Save Recipe Print Gluten-free Blueberry-Raspberry Scones Serves: 12   Crown these charming bakes with Swedish pearl sugar to incorporate added texture and a touch of white. Ingredients 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, plus more for dusting* 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1⁄2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 1⁄4 cups plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whip ..read more

Reliably wonderful teatimes Text by Jane Pettigrew Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is loved by residents and visitors alike, for it is welcoming and friendly and has so much to offer. Its fascinating history dates from the arrival of the Romans in the 2nd century AD to its status today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and City of Literature. It is also a respected centre of learning, which many famous writers (including Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stephenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Burns, John Buchan, and J. K. Rowling) have called, or still call, home. As well as that more seriou ..read more

Almonds, honey, and orange blossom water add welcome nutty, sweet, and citrusy notes to these cream-based bakes that taste like summertime in a scone. Save Recipe Print Gluten-free Honey, Almond & Orange Scones Serves: 12   Ingredients 2 1⁄2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend* 1 cup blanched almond flour* 1 tablespoon baking power 1⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1⁄2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1⁄3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided 3 tablespoons plus 1⁄4 teaspoon honey, divided 1⁄2 teaspoon orange blossom wa ..read more