Taking Tea with Thomas Jefferson
The author of the Declaration of Independence was a savvy tea drinker.
Teaching with Tea
Text by Betsy L. Haase
An oversize electric teapot rested on the windowsill when my eighth grade students walked into the classroom one cheerless day....
Timeless Antiques with History to Share
Text by Katherine Cloninger Ellis • Photography by John O’Hagan
How one man’s passion for fine English boxes turned into a successful business
At the young...
Works of Edible Art
Whether you are looking to impress at your next tea party or simply enjoy the pleasure of stunning food, these works of edible art are a wonderful way to celebrate the patience and beauty that make teatime special.
The Front Porch Tea Room
Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography by William Dickey
Pennsylvania’s top-ranked tearoom is on the market for a buyer who will maintain its charm.
Bonnie Helm has...
Elyse & John: The Love Story Behind Harney & Sons Teas
Text by James Norwood Pratt • Photography Courtesy of Elyse Harney
Elyse and John Harney are still a team, even now, several years after John’s death on...
My Tea Story: Paris in a Cup
Text by Cheryl Turner
Photograph Courtesy of Paris In A Cup
I have been in the tea business for more than 20 years, but my history...
Amongst Royals
Text by Katherine Cloninger Ellis • Photography Courtesy of Weldon Owen
Chef Carolyn Robb dishes about taking tea at the palace and more.
Most young girls...
The Tea People of Hawaii
Anyone who has ever visited Hawaii knows it is a magical place with a powerful spirit and a positive approach to life. How wonderful, then, that...
Afternoon Tea at the Russian Tea Room with Ali Ewoldt
Text by Roger Sands • Photography by Kristine Foley
Getting to know the Broadway star
“I’m a singer—I’m almost required to love tea,” says Ali Ewoldt,...