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Afternoon Tea
Visit Joy of Baking's English Tea Party page for a mouthwatering afternoon tea menu, some great tea recipes, and a brief history of tea time. Check out The Tea Caddy. This "purveyor of fine teas, teapots, and tea accoutrements" sells some absolutely glorious teapots. (They have tea cozies, too.) It's a very pretty site, and they have a listing of tearooms by state. Crabtree & Evelyn, my favorite store for soaps, candles, and "bath goodies." This isn't exactly a "tea" website, but C&E does sell loose teas and jams and cookies. Their lemon cookies and strawberry preserves have often graced my tea table, and I use their blue-and-white "Mason's Ironstone" china every morning. Bless 'em! Visit Tea Time Worldwide for teas imported from England. Don't miss the comprehensive "Tea History," the tips on choosing a teapot, and other interesting articles. They also have a nice listing of tearooms all over the world. Tea Time Traditions is a nice section of a larger site. Good tips about afternoon tea service and etiquette. (But please--ignore the part where the author gives you permission to use paper napkins at teatime!) Take a look at Tea Spirit, which has a good listing of "afternoon tea" books and cookbooks. Be sure to visit the Hosting an Afternoon Tea Party page at About.com. You'll find a brief but very helpful discussion on everything from tablesettings to menu suggestions. Teas2Dine4 is a pretty website with tea party tips, recipes, links, and lots of good content. Here's a very well-done Scottish website filled with information and tips for planning a perfect afternoon tea: All About Tea. Want to plan a tea party for the ladies at your church? Head to this helpful page: Creative Ladies Ministry. e-mail Brenda
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