Table of

contents

7

Tea-Steeping Guide

Tips to ensure successful infusions

9

A Golden Thanksgiving Tea
Iconic fl avors of the season

21

A Happy, Hearty Hanukkah Tea

Especially for the Festival of Lights

33

Tea Around the Advent Wreath

Ushering in Christmas

45

Dreaming of a Pink Christmas

Feminine fl air and festive fare

55

The Fruits of the Holiday Season
A bountiful Yuletide afternoon tea

67

A Merry & Magical Snowman Tea

For the young and young at heart

79

Teatime for Christmastide

Subtle tones and evergreens

91

’Tis the Season for Afternoon Tea

A table bedecked with cardinals

103

Good Tidings of Great Joy

Poinsettia-adorned wares

115

A Tea Party for New Year’s Eve

An elegant celebration

125

How-Tos

Step-by-step illustrated guides

128

Recipe Index

Directory of featured foods

129

Resources

Essential information for products pictured