It is never too early to introduce the children in your life to the wonders of afternoon tea. Children of all ages will delight in this whimsical, tea party-ready collection, and one lucky winner will receive a Delton Butterfly and Flowers porcelain tea set, along with two of Polly Singer’s caffeine-free herbal infusions, and a copy of Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson. This giveaway opens at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 2, and ends June 8 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). Please note the giveaway is open only to U.S. residents. Good luck ..read more

Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele Styling by Courtni Bodiford • Food Styling by Megan Lankford • Recipe Development by Janet Lambert A beautiful garden brimming with blooms sets an enchanting scene for a summertime tea menu filled with fresh fare in the season’s best flavors ..read more

Glorious spring is upon us, and the sublime weather of the season ushers in an array of wondrous flowers. To celebrate these joyous months, we have compiled a selection of mouth-watering morsels filled with delightfully botanical flavors that pair wonderfully with your favorite tea blend or infusion ..read more

Guests will stay comfortable and cool when enjoying this flavorful, lightly-sweetened tea punch. Save Recipe Print Peach Tea Punch with Fruit and Mint Ice Ring Serves: about 3 quarts   Ingredients 3½ cups water 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 6 cardamom seeds 1 vanilla bean, split in half 3 family size tea bags 3 (11-ounce) cans peach nectar 1 (11.5-ounce) can frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed 1 (1-liter) container ginger ale ¼ cup peach liqueur Fruit and Mint Ice Ring (recipe follows) Instructions In a medium saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, cardamo ..read more

Text by Katherine Cloninger Ellis • Photography by John O’Hagan The wonderfully charming floral design of the antique Rose Time teapot by Lord Nelson is a lovely accoutrement to incorporate into a summer tea table. In 1931, Lord Nelson Ware introduced the illustrations of Rose Time, just as colorful chintz began to become more prevalent with English potters. The beautiful adornment, a bright floral covering of the eponymous flower on a pale-yellow background, is applied to the china through transfer printing as opposed to traditional hand-painting, which aided in the mass production of t ..read more

Text by Sharon McDonnell Photography Courtesy of Azores Promotion Board, visitazores.com Treasure in the Azores The oldest continuously operating tea plantation in Europe is in the Azores, a chain of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic that are part of Portugal, yet 900 miles west of the mainland. A wondrous, pristine place packed with odd surprises, the islands abound in steep coastal cliffs, checkerboards of emerald-green pastures, jewel-like lakes in collapsed volcano craters, hot springs, waterfalls, and misty landscapes. In May, blue and pink hydrangeas blanket the islands. Despite i ..read more

Fairy gardens, an art show, a business partner with a secret, and a murder? Mix these unlikely elements together, and you have the latest installment in the Fairy Garden Mysteries, A Flicker of a Doubt. Venture along with Courtney Kelly as she investigates this latest crime, and enhance your reading experience with our recipe for delicious Gluten-Free Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies.  Save Recipe Print Gluten-Free Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies   Makes 12 Ingredients 1 cup gluten-free flour* 1 tablespoon loose Earl Grey tea leaves (2 tea bags, cut open) ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 6 table ..read more

Text by Barbara Gulley Making fine china for royals and commoners for more than two centuries   On a busy street in Budapest, filled with pedestrians bustling through souvenirs shops and gathering at congested cafes, stands Herend, a serene and beautiful oasis. The luxury porcelain shop lies in the shadows of the many imposing spires of the 13th-century church named in honor of Saint Matthias. Though the high-end purveyor’s history isn’t quite as old as some of its neighboring landmarks, it boasts staying power of almost 200 years. In that time, it has attracted the impressive patr ..read more

A drizzle of honey is a classic addition to sweeten a fresh brew, but it is also a delightful addition to your favorite teatime fare. Find your next favorite honey-infused recipes and include this delicate, sweet nectar into each course at your next tea for a menu that guests will be positively buzzing about ..read more

Photography by Mac Jamieson • Styling by Courtni Bodiford • Food Styling by Vanessa Rocchio • Recipe Development by Laura Crandall and Leah Rasbury Treat the leading lady in your life to an alfresco teatime that will provide a beautiful setting for countless memories to be made.  ..read more