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As the cool, crisp days of autumn turn colder and winter seems close at hand, I find myself happily anticipating and eagerly planning for the events I will be part of these last two months of the year. The first days of November will have me at the p

Japan’s method of growing tea under shade is unique. Since 1835, this cultivation technique has been used exclusively for exceptional (and expensive) green teas, such as gyokuro and matcha. The practice produces teas that yield a soft yellow-green li

Makes 9 to 11 2½ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar2½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces¾ cup finely chopped dried apricots⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled⅓ cup miniature semisw

Afternoon-tea guests are sure to rave when offered a different tea with each course, such as these selections from a variety of fine purveyors. SCONE COURSE: True Leaf Teas’s Pecan Pie Rooibos mchughtea.com • 713-218-6300 SAVORIES COURSE: Elmwood Inn

Makes 8 2¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, divided¼ cup coconut flour½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes2 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small cubes½ cup dried cherries⅓ cup sliced a

A trio of teas from Simpson & Vail is the ideal accompaniment for the courses of this elegant, yet festive, afternoon tea. To purchase, go to svtea.com or phone 800-282-8327. SCONE COURSE: Figgy Pudding Tea SAVORIES COURSE: Assam Nahorhabi Black Tea,

A trip along the Atlantic Coast of southeast Florida is full of delights for those seeking a relaxing afternoon tea. From luxury hotels to charming tearooms, the stretch from Miami up to West Palm Beach offers a range of must-visit venues, regardless

Since its start 60 years ago, Grace Tea Company has seen more than one owner at its helm and even moved operations across state lines. But these seemingly drastic changes haven’t detracted from its founding mission of delivering rare, high-quality te

There is a magnificent collection of Canadian hotels that stretches from Newfoundland to British Columbia, all linked by a ribbon of steel that has tied these glorious retreats together for more than a century as the Canadian Pacific Railway delivere

My miniature tea set collection began when my youngest son was a year old. (He is now 52.) Since I was a child, I’ve always loved tiny things, and that love grew into collecting anything tiny—dollhouses, miniature pitchers, handcrafted miniature food

My love affair with afternoon tea goes way back to my younger years when, much to my great fortune, my great-aunt introduced me to the world of “nicer things” and proper etiquette. She was a self-taught woman way before her time, and I always thought