Tea Recipes

Tea Sandwich

As you’re enjoying your afternoon cup of tea, you may be contentedly munching on a tea sandwich. This tradition began, as you might imagine, in Britain. Credited to an inventive British Duchess who found a genteel way to enjoy an afternoon snack, the tea sandwich comes in a variety of trappings, but there are [...]

Cherry-Berry Bread Mix

by Ashley Horne
Due to a struggling economy and a limited budget, my family’s gift giving will be somewhat limited this year. We’ve discussed options with our immediate and extended family members such as buying gifts under a certain cost, holding a Pollyanna or purchasing no gifts at all.

Still, I feel obligated to give certain friends, [...]

Cinnamon Honey Buns Recipe

by Ashley Horne
Christmas is always one of my favorite times to bake and share my sweet treats with friends and family. I love the variety of baked goods available and am constantly trying new recipes. This year, for Christmas breakfast I’ll be making our family’s traditional foods, but will also be trying a new [...]

Moroccan Mint Green Tea Recipe

There are many products on the market today trying to imitate this tea. It’s a classic because because it’s both unique and satisfying. Moroccan Mint tea is traditionally served with a lot of sugar, typically one to two teaspoons for every teaspoon of tea leaves you use. It gets its name from the fact that [...]

Holiday Tea Recipes

by Ashley Horne
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your menu. Why serve the same old drinks when you can try something new? These tea based beverage recipes are just what you need to kick start your party!

Almond Tea Latte
Serves 6

8 English or Irish breakfast tea bags
4 cups [...]

Tea Smoothies

by Ashley Horne
Everywhere you look coffee shops, fast food restaurants, and mom-and-pop shops are offering an ever-growing array of coffee and tea based beverages. These are often offered both hot or cold and are designed to appeal to taste buds a plenty. The disadvantage to purchasing from any of these shops is the price, [...]

Tea Sandwiches For Kids

When hosting a tea party to which guests bring small children, it’s polite to whip together snacks and beverages for the little ones. In most cases, younger children (3 and older) enjoy having their own tea party, so be sure to serve kid friendly tea sandwiches and punch in non-breakable tea cups.
For kid friendly tea [...]

Simple Tea Sandwich Recipes

If want to make a platter of tasty tea sandwiches without the difficult-to-find ingredients or hassle of more complicated recipes, try these simple tea sandwiches - they should satisfy all of your needs (as well as your taste buds!)
“Taste Like Carrot Cake!” Tea Sandwiches

1 cup carrots (grated)
½ can cream cheese frosting
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
¼ [...]

Tea and Roses

Tea and roses are joined at the hip. Most formal teacups have rose patterns painted on them. The traditional tea party takes place in an English garden complete with lavender lined walkways and impeccably manicured rose gardens. Perhaps it’s not accidental that roses are so linked to tea, because as it turns [...]

Cream Tea

Despite how it sounds, a Cream Tea is not a delicious new flavor. It describes a way of serving afternoon tea. A traditional Cream Tea is made up of a cup of tea, two scones split and topped with strawberry jam and clotted cream.

A Cream Tea may also be referred to as a Devonshire [...]

Types of Tea