As if you need a Reason,
Let's Celebate
- the four Seasons!

• Reasons & Books to give you ideas
• Spring
• Summer
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• Winter

Teas by the Month
www.he-and-she.com/TeaParty/teaparty.html

Looking for the Perfect Menu
For a Particular Month
Purchase the Tea-liteful Book
A Year of Teas - at The Elmwood Inn
12 Glorious Menus, 1 for each Month
96 Detailed Recipes!

Other Book ideas

Let's Have Tea Together: Recipes and Celebrations for Every Season
Susan Wheeler Paul F. Kortepeter
ISBN: 0736910433
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: June 2002
Annotation
The animals of Holly Pond Hill share recipes and information about all sorts of teas,
how to host a tea party, which teas are best in each season of the year, and much more.

The Twelve Teas of Friendship
In this book by Emilie Barnes you will find a collection of seasonal tea celebrations 
to share with the friends you love. Recipes, decorating tips and fun ideas 
help you set the mood for memorable entertaining. (96 Pages, Hardcover)

When Friends Gather for Tea: Pouring out Love with Tea and Kindness
Sandy Lynam  Clough
ISBN: 0736906673
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: January  2002
From the Publisher
You are graciously invited to join the ladies of Sandy's Tea Society as they discover 
new and creative traditions, including the making of a beautiful friendship quilt, 
that allow them to reach out to others -- all while enriching their own lives. 
Through their own heartwarming stories, this group of caring women will inspire 
you to host teas that will... Make a new neighbor feel welcomed. 
Cheer up a discouraged friend. Encourage an expectant mother.
Deepen your own friendships. Tucked into each lovely story are wonderful entertaining ideas,
delicious recipes, and delightful table-decorating suggestions that will make 
your own tea parties more enjoyable than you ever imagined!
So pull up a rocker, pour yourself a cory cup of tea, and join Sandy's Tea Society... 
where friends gather for fun and fellowship.
Partial TOC
 A "Welcome, New Neighbor" Tea 
 A "Thank You, Teacher" Tea 
 A "Wishing You Well" Tea
 A "Heart of A Mother" Tea 
 A "Wishing You Blue Skies" Tea 

Join Me for Tea: Infusing Friendships with Love and Laughter
Emilie Barnes  Susan Rios (Illustrator)  Anne Christian Buchanan
ISBN: 0736906681
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: January  2002
From the Publisher
Tell a dear friend how much you care about her by hosting a tea in her honor. 
Whether you'd like to say "Thank you for your friendship" or "I'm so proud of you," 
you'll find creative ways to celebrate the virtues of friendship with... 
Delicious scone, cake, and cookie recipes; 
Expert tea-making tips along with fun flavor suggestions;
Imaginative craft ideas.
Allow yourself to be inspired by these elegant yet simple ideas 
personally chosen by expert hostess Emilie Barnes.
Begin to infuse your friendships with love and laughter today.
Partial TOC
 Celebrating New Friends and Old: A Gold-and-Silver Tea 
 Celebrating Cozy Relationships: A "Just for Us" Tea 
 Celebrating Milestones: A "Good for You!" Tea 
 Celebrating Togetherness: A "Tea Potluck" for your Larger Gircle of Friends 
 Celebrating Memories: An Herbal Teatime Reunion

Taking Time for Tea 
Diana Rosen
Subtitled "15 Seasonal Tea Parties to Soothe the Soul and Celebrate the Spirit" 
ISBN: 1580172458
Publisher: Storey Communications, Inc.
Pub. Date: June  2000
Synopsis 
Menus, recipes, and inspired suggestions for relaxing and celebrating
common life experiences over a cup of tea specially selected to fit the occasion. 
Celebrations include a private moment of early morning tea, 
a large group gathering to celebrate a graduation, 
and an airport tea send-off for family members.
 

The Pleasures of Tea: Recipes and Rituals
The Editors of Victoria Magazine,  Kim Waller
ISBN: 0688167519
Publisher: Morrow,William & Co
Pub. Date: May  1999
From the Publisher
Tea is the perfect accompaniment to all the moments of our lives. Rest a teacup on the arm of a chair, and the balance of life immediately improves. Offer a cup of tea to an acquaintance, and discover a new friend. 
This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the beloved beverage and offers more than 35 recipes for tea-related confections and parties -- including a wedding shower tea, Christmas tea, and tea party for children.
Teatime can be anytime, anywhere: morning, afternoon, or evening, summer or winter,
indoors or out, in the company of friends or in sweet solitude. 
Whatever your fancy, it is easy to bring tea into your life. 
Host a tea party (any excuse will do), display pretty teacups and teapots, hang teacup-patterned wallpaper. 
 

An Invitation to Tea: Special Celebrations with Treasured Friends 
Emilie Barnes  Sandy L. Clough (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1565074629
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: March  1996
From the Publisher
Ten enchanting celebrations, including a traditional Victorian afternoon tea,
a springtime garden tea party, tea for two, and a special holiday tea, 
are featured along with imaginative ideas for themes, menus, 
table settings, invitations, and more. 
Simple directions plus easy-to-prepare recipes make every gathering enjoyable.

Tea With Friends
Elizabeth Knight  Carolyn Bucha (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1580170501
Publisher: Storey Communications, Inc.
Pub. Date: July  1998
Synopsis 
In a similar format to Storey's very successful Country Tea Parties, 
Tea with Friends presents a year's worth of occasions to bring friends
together around a pot of tea. 
Includes 13 original, little-fuss party ideas illustrated with elegant watercolor paintings.
Each party contains menus, tea recipes, and things to make or do to enhance the celebration.
From the Publisher
Tea with Friends offers an occasion to celebrate, any time of the year.
January
Hogmanay High Tea
February
Not-for-Lovers-Only Dessert Tea
March
St. Patrick's Day Ceili Tea
April
April Fool's Day Madcap Tea
May
Mother Goose Nursery Tea
June
Midsummer Celebration Tea
July
Lady Liberty Tea
August
Dog Days Picnic Tea
September
Literary Tea
October
Halloween High Tea
November
Victorian Tea
December
St. Nicholas Brunch Tea 
Winter Solstice Tea
 

Having Tea: Recipes and Table Settings
Tricia Foley  Catherine Calvert  Keith S. Morton (Photographer)
ISBN: 0517560070
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Pub. Date: July  1987
From the Publisher
What could be cozier on a blustery winter's day than a mug of tea by the fire with
freshly baked Irish soda bread slathered with sweet butter and tangy orange marmalade? 
Or more invigorating on a crisp, cool afternoon in autumn than a picnic in the country
with sharp English cheeses; crusty white peasant bread; vegetable, cheese, 
and apple tarts; and Thermoses of steaming warm tea? 
Or a better way to celebrate the ripe berries of summer 
than a dessert party tea in the garden with lemon-curd tartlets, raspberry shortcake,
raspberry sorbet, sugar cookies, and tea served in flowered china cups?

A cookbook and style book, Having Tea includes a range of stunning locations with 
recipes, menus, table settings, and serving ideas for tea. 
There are formal and elegant teas that ring in the winter holidays with rich dark fruitcake, 
shortbread, brandy snaps, and sherried English trifle; a tea for one in the study with spicy ginger Bundt cake
and a plate of cookies; and tea for two in a loft, with slow-scrambled eggs, 
cornmeal muffins and apple butter, and panfried tomatoes sprinkled
with fresh tarragon. Each menu provides suggestions for the ideal tea to suit the meal.

Since the American style of tea drinking originated in England, Having Tea
goes to the source to show two classic English tea rooms, tea at the Savoy Hotel in London, 
and a tea dance at London's Waldorf. In addition, there are special sections on the history 
and different varieties of teas, selections of teapots and tea services, 
and directions for brewing the perfect pot of tea.
A final section, the "Tea Larder," offers ideas for tea trimmings
from honey to mint or ginger, tea sandwiches, and a directory of mail-ordersources for tea.

With approximately fifty recipes for tea sandwiches, crumpets, scones, 
cookies, and cakes as well as hearty tea-time meals, 
Having Tea will make you want to make having tea part of your day. 
It shows how, far more than a beverage, 
tea is a grand indulgence that provides food for the body and the soul.

See some general ideas for Celebrating Holidays Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
on the Better Homes & Gardens site

From Tea Concepts.Com
Read some wonderful articles
with ideas for Tea Parties
Some Complete with
Decorations & Recipes! 

Entertaining Links - General Party Planning
Entertain Holidays 
http://dmoz.org/Home/Entertaining/Holidays/

Reasons to Celebrate
www.party411.com/holidays-funky.html 

Purchase CD or Download an EBook ($10-$15)
How to be the Perfect Hostess
» Successful Dinner Parties 
» Worry-Free Bridal Showers 
» Formal Tea Party Etiquette 
» Proper Table Settings 
» Planning The Perfect Menu 
http://www.e-cookbooks.net/cookbooks/perhost.htm

Cooking with TEA
http://www.sallys-place.com/beverages/tea/cooking_with.htm
Consider having a "Cooking Tea Party"
Have one or two friends and you actually making the Tea Menu items
and all your guests feast on your demonstrated goodies afterward

Tea Pairing
Quoted from site:
Dream Ship would like to thank the UK Tea Council for 
the following Information on Tea Pairings or…
What Tea Is a good match for what foods.?
http://dreamship.com/tea_pairing.htm

Book idea
Afternoon Tea Serenade: Recipes from Famous Tea Rooms, 
Classical Chamber Music (Cookbook with CD)
Sharon O'Connor
Book Description
Afternoon tea is a time for relaxation and revitalization. 
Served in an elegant manner with music playing softly in the background,
it typically features delectable small sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries. 
For cooks who want to create this civilized experience at home,
here are recipes from the finest places to have tea in the United States, 
Canada, and England, along with tips on brewing the perfect pot 
and a guide to the worlds teas. 
Accompanying the cookbook is a recording of beautiful chamber music for harp, flute, violin, and cello. 

Tea Time: Tradition, Presentation, and Recipes
M. Dalton Dalton King  Miniature Book Collection

Ideas from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Grace and elegance are the keynotes of the Tea table, 
whether it's an intimate tête-à-tête for two or a buffet-style occasion for 20.
Invite guests the old-fashioned way -- with a handwritten invitation.
Arrange your finest china and silver atop a lace or crocheted tablecloth,
then gild the lily wherever possible. 
Tea parties are inherently theatrical,
so think of the tea table as a stage set and give your fantasies free rein. 
Some tips: 
Lavishly sprinkle the tabletop with red, heart-shaped confetti or paper hearts. 
Make abundant use of paper doilies by setting them atop cake plates and sandwich platters. 
Tie rolled-up cloth napkins with big ribbons. 
In place of regular sugar, fill the sugar bowl with rock crystal sugar (available at specialty food shops). 
Float a single unsprayed rose petal in each teacup. 
Serve tiny glasses of a nice dry or medium-dry Sherry. 
Sweeten the mood with teatime tunes. 
Possibilities include Strauss waltzes, melodious Mozart, 
lighthearted Haydn, sprightly Vivaldi, sultry tangos, and gentle harp music. 
Draw the curtains and serve tea by candlelight. 
Present each guest with a tissue paper-wrapped red rose upon departure. 

Find out HOW to Celebrare the Holidays
eHows: Holidays 
 

You can purchase Invitations Online from these sites
Invitation to Tea from Davenport House.
Let's Have a Tea Party from Take Time to Play.
More ideas for Invitations can be found on the Childrens Tea Ideas page
Also see the invitations to print - resource links on the Free Printables page of 
Sipping Tea.com
 

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SPRING!

Menu for a May Day / Spring Tea

From Tea Concepts.Com
Read some wonderful articles
with ideas for Tea Parties
Some Complete with
Decorations & Recipes! 

• Organizing an Afternoon Tea 
• Mother's Day Tea Ideas and Decorations
• From Allrecipes.com

Mom's Cup of Tea
• A Mother's Day Tea Table Gift Cake

Step-by-Step Cake Decorating Instruction

More Mother & Daughter Ideas for Celebrating

*Related*: see pictures of a Girlscout / Brownie "Spring" Tea
where the girls learned about etiquette

These are also good ideas
for Summer & Spring Teas

• Spring Tea

Fresh Ideas for Spring
• Bridal Shower Tea Ideas 
• Candlelight..the Terrace, Gentle Breezes

Time for ~ A Romantic Tea
• A Green Tea..(Party for St. Patricks Day)

Celebrate GREEN TEA - All Spring & Summer
Russian Tea Ceremony - Article

eHow to Throw a Formal Tea Party 

Hosting a Tea Party - from HGTV
http://www.hgtv.com

Rainy Day Tea Party
http://www.glily.com/RainyDayTeaParty.htm
More tea themed parties
The Midnight Tea
The Character Tea
The Valentine Tea
The Harvest Tea
The Blue & White Tea
Queen Victoria Tea
Peter Rabbit or Easter Tea
The Paris Tea
The Herbal Tea
The Fairy Tea
The Edward Gorey Tea
http://www.glily.com/TeaThemes.htm

Related: Shop for lots of Tea collectibles and Teapots
sites on: teapotcollect.html  and  tealitefulgifts.html
you'll find ideas for decorating, such as Candle toppers with tea themes
such as these Cherished Teddy - candle toppers for winter and valentine teas

Spring & Summer Teapots & More 
See this artists work:
Sandy Lynam Clough
It,s easy to see that artist Sandy Lynam Clough has a passion for designing beautiful things. 
She’s also passionate about setting time aside for tea and friendship.
In her book "Sandy's Tea Society," she tells the story of six women who learn the
value of nurturing friendships through the act of having tea.
In the book, she shares ideas for tea parties, menus and decorating ideas. 
The whimsical tea items she has designed this year set the stage for memorable entertaining. 
Buy the book and Sandy's teaware
http://www.collectorsteapot.com/teasets2.htm

Related :
Sandy's Books
Please Join Us for Tea 
Sandy Lynam Clough
ISBN: 0736906711
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: June  2001

Sandy's Tea Society: Delighting in Friendships Steeped in Love
ISBN: 0736905189
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: January  2001
 

Loose tea - best brewing pots
Quoted from Site
http://www.collectorsteapot.com/bestteapots.htm
Chatsford Teapots and Mugs
The Chatsford Teapot is the best everyday teapot for the brewing of loose tea that we have found anywhere! 
The unique nylon infuser used for brewing is easily removed without burning your fingertips.
The tea never stews, the spout never clogs, clean up is simple and the tea is perfect every time. 
Imported from England. Also available in colors and two floral designs. 
The Chatsford Mugs employ the same efficient brewing system.
It is so easy to make a perfect cup of tea you may never use a tea bag again!
The mugs are also available in colors, each at the same price
Bodum Teapots
http://www.collectorsteapot.com/bestteapots.htm#Bodum
With Bodum teapots you can see the exact strength of your tea. 
Simply insert leaves in the center cavity, wait for the desired brew, 
then press the plunger to stop the brewing. Simple to use, easy to clean! 

Spring for an Alice in Wonderland theme
Book to consider
Taking Tea with Alice 
Dawn Gottlieb  Diane Sedo
ISBN: 0446911739
Publisher: Warner Books
Pub. Date: August  1997
From the Publisher
This delightful party planner combines the magic of Alice in Wonderland with the timeless charm of tea,
showing readers how to create six of their own magical tea parties with "Alice" themes,
and featuring recipes for a wide variety of scrumptious treats. Full-color illustrations & photos.
 

From Better Homes & Gardens online
Spring for a Tea 
Celebrate spring with something out of the ordinary. A tea, for example. 

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June is National Iced Tea Month

Cool off with this refreshing recipe from Culinary Net
Lemon-Lime Iced Tea
**Tip** freeze your tea as ice cubes and add to hot or cold tea drinks,
so when they melt they won't "water" down your tea.

Flag Cookies Recipe
http://www.verybestkids.com/item.asp?itemid=200211614413566149243206

Red White & Blue Parade
Make some easy All American costumes, twirl some pinwheels
decorate the bikes, wagons and even the family pet.
Then everyone can march proudly in their very own neighborhood parade. 
It's sure to be a patriotic birthday bash, and the beginning of a great tradition.
Then Bring all the neighbors together for a wonderful backyard teaparty
Play "Croquet"
Read this info:
Croquet in the Garden

From DIYnet
http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,5247,00.html
Recipe for:
Southern Style Iced Tea
Place 2 large tea bags and 1 cup of sugar in a quart-size heatproof glass pitcher. Bring 1 quart of water to the boiling point and pour slowly over the tea bags. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Place plastic over the top of the pitcher and allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes. Remove the plastic and tea bags and fill the pitcher with water. Pour over ice and serve with a slice of lemon or sprig of mint. 
Look for other afternoon tea ideas and recipes linked off of this page.
http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,5247,00.html

From Bigelow Tea
So, you're having a Bridal Tea/Shower.
Here are some suggestions to help make it a memorable event.
http://www.bigelowtea.com/entertaining/ent_bridal.cfm
 

Coffee, Tea, & Thee
Bridal Tea Ideas
http://www.he-and-she.com/TeaParty/bridaltea.html

Showers / Bridal Luncheons
A Wedding Channel article - includes recipes
Tea Time A Traditional Bridal Shower
http://tinyurl.com/j98t

Romantic Victorian "Bridal Shower Tea" 
from Tea Concepts
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/teaconcepts/

Bridal Teas
By Tamera Bastiaans
Bridal Shower Teas and Bridesmaids Luncheon Teas 
are given just as you would any other tea.
http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/bridalteas.html

Plannersguide.com - Tea Party planning
http://www.plannersguide.com/tea_party.htm
BRIDAL TEAS.  It is customary for the bride to host a luncheon or Tea for her bridesmaids.   Close friends of the bride’s family may also host a Bridal Tea.  This is a special time for the bridesmaids to get acquainted.  You might want to include the old tradition of serving (pink) cake for dessert that has a ring, coin, or thimble baked inside.  The old story says that the bridesmaids who gets the slice of cake containing the trinket will be the next to marry!  Your Tea can include the other traditions and use of fine china.  Make this a special time.

Victorian Tea Bridal Shower - recipes
http://members.aol.com/nychapel/recipe.html

Victorian Tea Celebrations
Victorian Tea Celebarations
Granbury, Texas 76049.
http://www.victorianteacelebrations.com/about.php

Bridal Tea Shower favors to buy online:
excerpt quoted from website:
Personalized Bridal Tea Favor with Caddy
$3.85 each 
 Personalized tea bag available in five attractive designs, topped off with a porcelain teapot-shaped caddy.
Teabag packaging is 3.25" x 2.75", tea caddy is 4 ¾" x 3 ½". 
Imprint the name of the bride-to-be or couple and the event date - any two lines of your choice. 
Choose from two different font styles and 22 colors for the ink and ribbon to further add custom touches.
Includes a charming verse on the back of the favor packaging.
Minimum order of 20, must be ordered in groups of four.
http://www.4showers.com/Store/PersonalizedBridalTeaFavorwithCaddy.html

Bridal Tea Favor
$1.35 each 
Tea charms all the senses. Wrapped in handcrafted, decorative packaging, they’re enchanting to behold, wonderful to savor. Each individually packaged 3.25" x 2.75" Tetley Classic Blend tea favor comes with a tent style table easel for display, which can also double as a place card. Available in five standard designs/colors. Includes a charming verse on the back of the favor packaging. Minimum Order of 12.
http://www.4showers.com/Store/BridalTeaFavor.html
 

Bridal Tea Favor with Caddy
$3.35 each
http://www.rosemarycompany.com/3004.html

Personalized Bridal Tea Favor
$1.85 each
Tea bag packaging is available in five attractive designs. People will “ooh & ahh” over the detail on these very special Tetley Classic Blend tea bag favors. Each favor comes with a tent style table easel for display, which can double as a place card. Imprint the name of the bride-to-be or couple and the event date - any two lines of your choice. Choose from two different font styles and 22 colors for the ink and ribbon to further add custom touches. Includes a charming verse on the back of the favor packaging. Teabag packaging is 3.25" x 2.75". Minimum order of 20, must be ordered in groups of four.
Allow three weeks for processing. 
http://www.rosemarycompany.com/3005.html

Tea Shower Favors
http://www.rosemarycompany.com/2211.html
See also
Tea Pot and Hearts Cellophane Favor Bag Kit
Tea lovers and chocolate lovers alike will adore this dainty teapot favor - 
perfect for wedding showers, birthday parties, and other special occasions. 
Available for $1.75 each at Keepsake Favors
http://www.bridalshowertips.com/category/001572.shtml
and
Yellow Rose Teapot - $2 each
http://www.4showers.com/Store/yellow_rose_teapot.html
Celebrate the occasion with a bridal shower tea party! This delicate and detailed ceramic teapot with its beautiful yellow roses offers a touch of summer anytime of the year. Remove the top and fill the favor with mints, Jordan almonds or an herbal tea bag for a unique favor that will charm your guests. Teapot measures 5" from handle to spout, is 4" tall and gift boxed. It's intricate detail and raised decorations are amazing. Minimum order of 12.

Be sure to see Favors by Lisa
https://www.favorsbylisa.com/index.htm

Excerpt quoted from website:
Whether your planning a Bridal Tea Shower, a children's birthday tea party,
having friends over to play bridge or having an afternoon tea luncheon, 
our vendors have a variety of items to help you to set the tone for your event. 
Just click on the links below to view the products and access our catalog pages.
http://www.themepartiesnmore.bigstep.com/generic.html?pid=74

MENU Examples of a business catering or hosting Bridal Tea 
Lady Dee's Victorian Teas -  [Oswego, Illinois] 
Victorian Bridal Tea Party Menu
http://ladydeesvictorianteas.com/bride_pr.html

Intercontinetal Hotel, Washington, DC
Afternoon Tea menu for Bridal teas
http://washington.interconti.com/wedding/wed01a.html
Related, Bridesmaid's helpful sites in Washington DC area
http://www.bridesmaidaid.com/city/

Concords Colonial Inn
http://www.concordscolonialinn.com/special-events-Bridal-Teas.htm

Tea Time at Village Inn
Vancouver, WA 98660
http://www.vintage-inn.com/teatime.htm

See an example of a elegant Bridal Tea Menu

Bridal Shower Ideas
http://www.giftideacenter.com/Occassions/Bridal_Shower/bridalshower.htm

Tips for Hosting a Tea-Party Shower
www.ultimatewedding.com

Shower Themes
http://www.imagebydesign.com/kathee/bridal/themes.htm
 
 

Having A British theme for your wedding or shower?
An English wedding or bridal shower theme could be just the idea that you are seeking
Favors for your shower or wedding guests, which have an English flavor; the flavor perhaps being Tea.
http://www.abbee.com/themes_showers/bridal_t/

TEA Reception (wedding) Ideas
http://www.paweddings.com/Wendy37.htm
http://www.paweddings.com/Wendy66.htm

Baby Shower Tea Party Menu/Recipe Ideas
from FoodTV
http://www.foodtv.com/holidays/babyshowerindex/0,5673,,00.html

Kate's Birth Tea 
http://www.teaconcepts.com/dKBirthTea.asp

Related: Cute "Tea Party Themed"
Children's Decorating, Clothing, Gift Ideas / Shower Gifts/Decor - Tea Related
Visit: http://www.tuttibella.com/teaparcol.html
Also this "soft" tea set would make a nice baby shower centerpiece and gift for a baby
for future "play tea times"
www.bareware.net/teaparty.htm
**Other ideas for gifts & decor
See info about the Tea Bunnies Collectibles on the 
Tea Pot Collectors page.

General Shower Ideas & Tips
http://www.showerideas.com/decorate.htm

Garden Tea Party Ideas
http://www.partyshelf.com/garden_tea_party.htm

4th of July
Food Recipes with Red, White & Blue Theme
Patriotic Recipes!

Red, White Blue…Party goods to purchase
Patriotic "Fans" make great favors
to place on Plates
And will prove useful
for those Hot Afternoons!
Purchase ONLINE!

Vernalisa's Afternoon Tea Party page, 
has some refreshing Victorian recipes & information about tea.
www.vernalisa.addr.com/teaparty.html

Make this unusual Ice Cream and Serve up Chills on a Hot Day
Recipe for : Dragonfly Cape Malay Rooibos Chai Ice Cream

Serving Hot Tea in the Summer is Absolutely Fine,
But have a Variety of "Iced Teas" available as well.

Thirst quenching recipes From Stash Tea
Tea..to Drink all Summer Long

Tea Lands - Hot & Iced Tea Recipes
Print these RECIPES out - keep on file.

Sun Tea - Arguably the Best Method for Making Iced Tea
9 regular sized tea-bags or 3 family-sized tea bags
Gallon jar with a lid
Cold water
Place tea bags in container.
Fill container with cold water.
Cap or cover loosely;
place in hot sun for 3 - 4 hours.
Remove tea bags.
Add sweetener and/or lemon to your individual taste.
Refrigerate within 5 hours of brewing start.

Refrigerator Tea
Use 1 tea bag for every pint of water.
Put tea bags in glass pitcher or jar,
pour in cold water.
Place in refrigerator overnight to brew.
Sweeten; use lemon to taste

Mini tea sets for decorating or gift giving..they make nice centerpieces for childrens teas
http://www.collectorsteapot.com/miniteasets-main.htm

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Serve tea at these
Fall Party Ideas 

An Autumn Tea, by Jeanette Simpson (with recipes)
www.electricscotland.com/food/autumn_tea.htm
**Note** the above recipes are part of:
Jeanette's Recipe Collection for Autumn - The Cozy Season
and see too: Clan Carmichael Afternoon Tea

More Fall Tea Party Menu & Recipes
www.seedsofknowledge.com/falltea.html

Tail Gate party...Yes you can serve Tea!!
http://www.hannaford.com/party/partyideas/tailgate_party_ideas.htm
And if its a Warm weather Football spot..(Miami Dolphins, etc.)
Have Iced Tea and Goodies

Recipe for Spellbound Tart
http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/jinx/1088/bwtchng_sweets.html

A Halloween
Preparation Tea 
http://www.teaconcepts.com/dHalloween.asp

Adult Halloween party decoration ideas
http://sdsd.essortment.com/halloweenadult_remm.htm

These ideas are for kids
http://www.thefamilycorner.com/archives/kids/12.shtml

Halloween Tea Party 

· Children can dress up in their favorite costumes 
· Send out Halloween invitations 
· Give out goody bags or small pumpkins filled with candy and treats. 
· Games could include a costume contest, bobbing for apples, Halloween Scavenger Hunt, etc. 
· Halloween shaped sandwiches, use cookie cutter to shape 
· Halloween cookies , bought from deli/bakery or homemade 
· Mini-cup cakes with orange icing and a black spider on top or white icing and a candy corn or pumpkin on top. 
· Serve beverages such as cider or apple juice. 
· Serve kool-aid punch (red) as a Halloween treat 

Crafts for Fall or Halloween Classroom Parties
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/_hal-craft.html

Halloween Parties & Information
http://palmdate.tripod.com/Holidays/halloween.htm

Little Debbie Fall Party ideas & crafts
http://www.littledebbie.com/PartyFrame/Fall_Invite.html

Keep your Tea Warm 
Fall Leaves Reversible Wrap Tea Cozy 
http://www.culinarycafe.com/Store/Tea_Ware/TC-04.html

Fill for a Center piece
Fall Leaves themed Gift Box 
http://www.culinarycafe.com/Store/Tea_Gift_Baskets/GIFT-LEAL.html

Halloween Teapots
http://www.cookscorner.net/Omnibus/HalloweenTeapots.html

Mini Holdiay tea sets
http://www.teaset.com/Holiday%203.htm

Fall and Apples..Ummmm good

Quoted from site:
http://members.tripod.com/miamari/id13.htm
Decorating Ideas:  Apples Aglow 
Welcome ghosts and goblins with buckets of gleaming apple votives. 
Simply scoop out fruit so individual tea lights can sit inside and float on water.
Place in galvanized tubs, pails and buckets. 

When It's Apple Time..Make ~ 

Taffy Apple Salad
15 1/4 oz. Can pineapple chunks (in juice)
(Reserve Juice) 
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar 
1 tbls. All purpose flour 
1 egg beaten 
1/2 tbls. White vinegar 
8 oz. Whipped topping (i.e. cool whip) 
2 cups apples (your favorite eating type) 
(unpeeled and diced) 
l cup spanish peanuts 
Day Before:
Combine pineapple chunks with marshmallows -
And refrigerate - overnight. 
In a saucepan, over medium heat -
Mix together: pineapple juice, sugar, flour Egg and vinegar. 
Cook till thick -pour into heat
Resistant dish - 
and refrigerate overnight

Before serving - Fold together : 
Whipped topping, pineapple sauce,
pineapple Mixture. Stir in apples & peanuts. 

Serves 4-6

Apple recipe sites
http://www.pastrywiz.com/archive/category/apple.htm
http://www.grannyskitchen.com/apple/
http://www.virginiaapples.org/recipes/
 

Here are some recipe sites for "pumpkin" themes
http://www.pastrywiz.com/archive/category/pumpkin.htm
http://www.pumpkinnook.com/cookbook.htm
http://www.acplace.com/recipes/pumpkin.htm

Ideas for "setting a warm tea time glow" : Light these "Japanese Tea Scented" candles, also consider giving as gifts
Purchase at:
www.janetbond.com/candles.htm
 

When Winter follows..
to stay warm - have TEA! of course

Celebrate With a Gift-Wrapping Tea!  
http://rubyglen.com/holiday/wrappingtea.htm

Getting Ready for Holiday Teas
teatimeworldwide.com/Tea_and_Women/holiday_tea_with_marie.html

Recipe for:
DR. ZHIVAGO TEA
6 teaspoons good black tea 
1 pinch of cloves 
1 1/2 pint freshly boiled water 
3 teaspoons rum 
Place tea and cloves in a small tea pot.
Add 1 cup boiling water
and let stand for 5 minutes.
Pour a little tea into each glass, 
according to the strength desired,
and fill glasses with additional boiling water.
Add a splash of rum and serve.
Tea-bit of info
This is a Russian tea, and Russians like to drink their tea
in a glass rather than a cup.

Make a warm Cup of Christmas Tea
and
Read the Story

I would like to wish all of my site visitors a Happy, Healthy and Blessed Holiday Season.
I hope you Enjoy Many Get togethers &  Holiday Teas!

Buy the Books:
A Cup of Christmas Tea, by Tom Hegg
A Memory of Christmas Tea, by Tom Hegg
Shop online for Cup of Christmas Tea products & ornaments
See : another spot to try for shopping / compare prices & product offerings
Buy the Tin of Christmas Tea

Read online : King Arthur's Christmas Tea story
See too the Suite 101.com Christmas Tea article by Candie Yoder
Shop for Holiday gifts for Tea Lovers & Tea Stuff Collectors at these links:
teapotcollect.html  and tealitefulgifts.html, also find books or posters for yourself or others.
Purchase Christmas Tea cross-stitch patterns online

Recipe for: Fruited Holiday Tea Loaf
www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg1197/fruited.html

Visit Annie's Christmas Tea page - for recipes, ideas & more to cheer you!

Holiday Recipes and Gifts 
http://www.bakewithlove.com/articles.asp?A=700

Afternoon Yuletide Tea
from HGTV

How to Host a Victorian "Children's" Tea

Christmas Tea
Author: Candie Yoder
www.culinarycafe.com/Store/Christmas_Tea.html

Annies Christmas Tea page
http://www.annieshomepage.com/christmastea.html

Christmas tea set items
http://www.collectorsteapot.com/holidayitems.htm

Purchase Holiday patterned Tea Cozies
www.bandbtea.com/accessories/cozies/holiday_tea_cozies.htm

Order personalized custom printed Holiday Tea Cup invitations for your Festiv-i-Teas!
www.creationsbyleslie.com/holteacupin.html

Book ideas:
The Twelve Teas of Christmas 
Emilie Barnes  Sandy Lynam Clough (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0736900527
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: December  1999

A Cozy Christmas Tea 
Sandy Lynam Clough
ISBN: 1565079612
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date: June  2000

$6.00 Holiday Gift idea
Time for Tea 
Helen Exley (Editor)  Juliette Clarke (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1861870043
Publisher: Exley Giftbooks
Pub. Date: February  2000
 

Warm Winter Fruit Crisp 
Serves 8
A satisfying dessert for a chilly winter's night, this dark 
and spicy fruit crisp is made with naturally sweet dried fruit 
a concentrated source of energy. The crisp topping is made with 
wholesome rolled oats and calcium-rich sesame seeds. Serve with Silken Nut Cream. 
Prep Time: 15 minutes 
Baking Time: 45 minutes 
Filling: 
3 cups mixed, unsulphured, unsweetened
dried fruit including your choice of figs, apricots, currants, raisins, prunes, 
cranberries and bananas 
2 cups apple juice or cider 
1-1/2 cups filtered water 
2 herbal tea bags: lemon, orange, cinnamon rose, berry or apple flavored 
1/2 lemon 
1/2 teaspoon sea salt 
2 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into medium chunks 
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 
Topping: 
11/4 cups rolled oats 
1/4 cup sesame seeds 
3/4 cup cornmeal or rice flour 
1/2 cup date or brown rice sugar 
1/4 teaspoon sea salt 
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder 
1 tablespoon canola oil 
1/4 cup rice syrup, warmed 
2 tablespoons barley malt, warmed 
2 tablespoons apple juice 
1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
1 teaspoon almond extract 
1. Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut up dried fruit into bite-sized pieces. Place dried fruit, apple juice, water, tea bags, lemon and salt in a large saucepan. Bring fruit and liquid to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer fruit 10 minutes. Add apple chunks and cinnamon to saucepan, replace cover and simmer 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and lemon half. Pour fruit and cooking juice into a 2-quart baking dish. Liquid should just cover fruit. Add more water if needed. Cooked fruit can be prepared up to three days ahead. 
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread oats and sesame seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast oats and sesame seeds in oven 5 minutes until lightly browned. 
3. Combine oats and sesame seeds with cornmeal, date sugar, sea salt and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together canola oil, rice syrup, barley malt, apple juice and extracts. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and stir to combine. 
4. Spread oatmeal mixture evenly on top of prepared fruit. Place crisp on center rack of preheated oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and fruit juices bubble. Cool 15 minutes before serving. 
 

Valentines Tea- Setting a pretty table (for children)
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/weekly/aa021100c.htm
 
 

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