Time For Tea!

( Via Megan Hess )

Does anyone really know what time it is after this weekend's Spring ahead? I haven't quite changed all of the clocks yet, so I have been running a little late. There is one thing, however, that I am always on time for - Tea Time. If you love tea, then you understand how afternoon or morning tea is really creating a special moment just for you. It's like a warm hug and a deep breath. Tea will be just the thing to get through today's cold and snowy weather.  So while you are cozy at home, curl up, be safe and have a stylish spot of tea with me!

Gin In A Tea Pot

Gin or Tea? I'll never tell.  Unique and quirky, it's made in England from fine bone china. Just perfect for those who want to tipple in style. 

Yvonne Ellen at Etsy 

Tea Forte Warming Joy Tea Chest

This box holds 40 pyramid tea infusers. Not only are they the most chic tea bags you will ever see, they are especially fragrant and delicious. This is the tea that many Ritz Carlton Hotels serve on their Club floors. With flavors like Lemon Sorbetti, Caramel Nougat, Rum Raisin Biscotti, Coco Truffle and more, any tea lover will consider this a treasure chest of tea!

Neiman Marcus  

Tea Drops: Inspired Green Healing Teas 

A hassle free way to get tea time started. Each drop is made of sugar, spice and fine tea. Included are Turmeric, Yerbe Mate, Citrus Ginger, and Matcha flavors. Love the presentation! It's a great gift for less than $20.

Viva Terra  

Medley + Noir Blooming Tea

Almost too pretty to drink, right? Each box contains six posy blooming teas. The varieties include Rose + Lily, Amaranth + Jasmine and more. I'll drink to these.

Food52

Illy Caffe Merveilleux Coffret With Flavored Teas & Infuser

French tea from the House of Damman. A stylish and beautifully packaged gift for a male or female tea lover. 

Barneys New York

Kaya Tea Pot

Perhaps the coolest tea pot ever! It features an inviting matte softouch surface. The colors are just are so happy!

Maia Ming Designs at Etsy

Kaya Mug

Featuring the same "softouch" fabrication as above, these cups add some fun to tea time.

Maia Ming Designs at Etsy

Gourmet Sugar Cubes

If you are serving a proper tea, you need these. They also would be chic for champagne. Shown are Rose Petal cubes, made from pure cane sugar, rose water, and imperial roses. The store also offers a sweet selection of other flavors like honey, strawberry, organic lavender vanilla, and more. A very affordable hostess gift.

Fuzzy Ducks Gourmet Creations

Morning Glory

Rise and shine and greet the new Morning Glory Collection! Pretty pieces that are light and bright for Spring. I love the linens, too!

MacKenzie-Childs   

Pastel Tea Spoons

Stir with style and these pretty pastel spoons. They will certainly elevate your next cup of tea!

Anthropologie 

Tom Dixon Form Tea Set

Everything one needs for a proper and glam Afternoon Tea. Modern yet timeless, this set has fabulous form with luxe leather handles.

Shop Horne

Dottie Honey Pot

This little guy is "beary" cute and will make any tea lover smile. 

Anthropologie  

How To Make A Proper Cup Of Tea

A non complicated "how to" that will leave you whistling while you work.  Speaking of....find Kate Spade's adorable tea pot at Nordstrom article at Kate Spade New York

Caribe Tea Pot

A new style by designer Christian Lacroix. It features feathers, flowers, ferns and fireflies in the most fashionable and whimsical way. Serve up a smile with your tea.

Alchemy Fine Home

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(Via Inslee Designs)

Being a lucky girl, I have had a chance to have "High Tea" in many fabulous restaurants. One of my favorite places is always at Bergdorf Goodman's BG Restaurant. It's located on the seventh floor with the loveliest views of Central Park.  So when I ran across this illustration, it spoke to me. Tea time is always a treat for all ages. If you are a fan, you know that this weekend is the Grand Finale of Downton Abbey. Let's raise our cups and hold out our pinkie. Cheerio to the show and hello Tea Party.

HERE: 22 Terrific Tea Time Pleasures

Downton Abbey Tea
Get these for their collectors value, or for the fabulous flavors like orange bergamot mint, lemon thyme and blackberry. Sounds delicious.
Republic Of Tea 

Toffee Apple and Marshmallow Kebabs

Homemade marshmallows are worlds above the packaged variety. These beautiful bites would be a chic treat with tea.
Great British Chefs 

Smoked Salmon and Preserved Lemon Tea Sandwiches
Find a contemporary collection of Tea Sandwich recipes here. They are beautiful, easy, and healthy!
Food and Wine 

Lemon Cranberry Scones
Delightfully tart with a very sweet dough. A tea party cannot have too many scones!
Pastry Affair 

Seletti I-Wares Tea Pot and Cups
These cups, saucers and teapot make me so happy! It's all just very special.
Burke Decor 

Passion Fruit Meringue Tarts

Little perfect puffs! The meringue is easy, for me the piping of it would be the difficult part. These sound worth the effort.

House and Garden UK  

Tea Forte Couture Collection
My favorite teas. I especially appreciate the triangle boxes of these infusers. They look so interesting lined up on a tray. 
Neiman Marcus 

Gluten Free Scones
No need to miss out on this classic favorite. Here's something for everyone who stays away from gluten.
Taste 

Cake Stand with Mini Dome
Presentation is everything for afternoon tea. Several of these on the tea table would be lovely.
Macy's 

Strawberry Jelly Cakes
Aren't these a delight? Beautiful bites that are not difficult to create. 
Food To Love  

Dream and Sugar Tea Set
This set is a sweet as can be, and tea party perfect.
Mod Cloth 

Spring Petits Fours
If baking isn't your thing, serve these. They are so very cute but best yet, they are really really good. I served them at my own tea party. Three styles available for your selection.
Neiman Marcus 

Cupcakes In A Cup
The cake batter is baked directly in the cup. How cute! Pretty pastel frosting adds a dainty look.
Oh Afternoon Snacks  

Avocado–Egg Salad Canapés
A perfect example of how to elevate a very simple recipe. Lovely!
Tea Time Magazine 

Gourmet Tea Tins
 Harney & Sons make a fabulous tea that is served at many hotels, restaurants and gourmet shops that you know. Sold in sets of four in eight flavors, these tins make the perfect Tea Party favor. Just tie a ribbon.
Beau-Coup 

Salmon Roll
Here's your updated tea sandwich without bread. Super stylish and oh so colorful! 
Melangery  

Mini Raspberry Pavlovas
Made with boxed pound cake mix, the most difficult part of this recipe is to make the raspberries to stay put! Don't you just want to take a bite?
Pink Piccadilly Pastries 

Truffle Sandwiches
This is the perfect pairing - earthy truffles and cheese. Yum!
Great British Chefs 

Sabre Pie and Tart Servers
Glitter adds pizazz to any gathering. Love these stylish servers. They make a haute host gift, as well.
Zhush  

Tea Tin Centerpieces
Love this idea from Martha Stewart. Click the photo to read the details. Looking to buy Tea Tins? Click below for some pretty and inexpensive ones. 

Wee Lambie Vintage at Etsy   World Market  

Caviar With Herb Sandwiches

Yes! My idea of "High Tea," would always also include a cocktail (Champagne) and caviar! As you can imagine this recipe is not too difficult, but presentation is important. Caviar chic!
Gourmet Traveller 

Alessi Tea Rex Kettle

The tea kettles of all tea kettles. Somehow I have lost mine over the years. Trust me, you will keep this one on the stove at all times. It is that good looking.
Barney's New York
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Tea Time Tuesday

Traditionally, Tea time is from 3- 5 PM, for me it is any hour of the day! A cup of tea is my

"comfort zone." It warms me up and relaxes my mind, body, and soul. Here, my edits of 

all things tea.

Love the specialness of the tradition of tea.  The way the table is set and the presentation of food is luxe and lovely.  The addition of a glass of champagne always is a bubbly idea!

The perfect gift for a tea lover. A handsome Dammann Travel Tea Set.  As always, the presentation is key!

Barneys NY

Dammann Freres Tea Shop in Paris

The Center Table is a tasting table.  How clever!

15 place des Vosges

Metro: St Paul or Bastille

Open 7 days 11AM to 7PM

Tel. 01 44 54 04 88

These "little tea pots" short and stout are such stylish servers by TWG! Of course, they can be found at Harrods

Photo source: What's Cooking America

When in New York with little ones, The Eloise Tea at The Plaza is a must!  And if you're lucky, you might catch Eloise charging her own snack.  It really is a special treat for both 

parent and child.

The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

Fifth Avenue and 59th Street

New York, NY

Telephone:  (212) 759-3000

Speaking of kiddies...what little girl wouldn't love her own Tea Set? This one by Roseanna comes perfectly packaged in a hat box! 

Layla Grayce

Tea Time Truffles! A lovely idea for gifting or serving at home. "Bittersweet, milk and white chocolate enrobe decadent molded truffles with flavors that include Jasmine Pearl Tea, Moroccan Mint Tea, Lavender Crème Fraîche and Meyer Lemon" Yum! 

Found only at Dean and Deluca.

Serve your own stylish shabby chic tea with fine linen. Choose the crown napkins for a 

royal good time!

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Tea length gowns are rare these days, and that's a shame. Elie Saab's couture gown is

one of my all time favorites. See it on my own Pinterest board, 

Ceremony Chic

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Hopefully you enjoyed this spot of tea today.

I'll leave you with one thought....

Cheers!