We love to hear from our guests who join us at our tea tables! At our Monthly Themed Tea Parties we receive requests for many of the unusual recipes we use. Tea party recipes are great for unique and fun gatherings of all kinds. If you can’t find a recipe that you have enjoyed at one of our tea parties please send us an email request. [email protected]
Cooking with Tea. A superior way to add flavor without adding extra sodium or other unwanted ingredients. Here is a multipurpose spice blend recipe from The Daily Tea. Delicious on many different things but especially meats such as chicken and pork. Mix up and start experimenting with your favorite flavors!
Mix all ingredients well; store in a sealed jar or tin. For a sweet and savory blend add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar.
Summer-Time, Tea-Time, Soul-Time…This month we are looking forward to our outdoor, relaxing-on-the-veranda Shabby Chic Porch Party. Summertime really is a special way of drinking tea. New flavors burst out when tea is poured over ice. Chilled tea is a forgiving tea – not quite as demanding. Easier to brew and one we don’t have to think about as those leaves unfold. So summertime Tea Time really is more soul-time. Slow down and brew up some iced tea to share. Add some herbs. Or yet…get creative with your cubes! Flavor combinations are endless.
Choose two flavors – make one into cubes and one into the drink. As the ice melts the flavors will blend. Be sure to buy your trays early and start freezing several batches of cubes.
When making the tea cubes brew the tea as normal and freeze in ice cube trays. If you don’t have a lot of time or don’t want to make tons of frozen tea cubes you can double or triple the strength of the brewed tea. Then pour into ice cube trays and freeze. (double or triple the amount of tea used – same amount of water) Then use one or two frozen tea cubes along with regular ice.
Herbs are loved almost as much as tea leaves around here at Anna Tea Shop. Each one of our families has some sort of an herb garden. When you attend our summer time tea parties the savory tea sandwiches are pretty much over the moon in flavor all because of that amazing fresh herb twist!
Brewing tea with herbs is not only delicious but oh so healthy. Herbs naturally add flavor without any extra sugar or artificial flavors.
Mint and peppermint are yummy and most people enjoy them with iced tea. Basil is a delicious herb although, we haven’t met many herbs we don’t instantly fall in love with. The recipe below can be made stronger or weaker by changing the amounts of basil and tea leaves. Don’t stop with just basil. I can’t wait to try my fresh Lime Mint this summer with some freshly brewed Buckingham Breakfast!
Our Teaparty Favorite. We do recommend doubling..or even tripling this batch to have plenty to go around!
Mock Devonshire Cream
Beat whipping cream to form soft peaks. Gradually add in powdered sugar and sour cream. Beat until medium-stiff peaks.
I’ve loved you more than I’ve ever loved any woman and I’ve waited for you longer than I’ve waited for any woman. – Rhett ButlerAs our grey chilly winter continues; we see Valentine’s Day peeking her loving eyes around the corner here at the Teashop! We love to keep out the soft stringed lights and red bows romantically transformed with Vintage Hearts made of paper and tissue into a sweet Valentine’s Retreat!
When it comes to tea, we find there are so many yummy and delightful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day! How about a chocolate covered friendship celebrated with our $25 tea bundle called 7 Days of Chocolate? Or a lavish tea party called Gone with the Wind Valentine’s Tea or commiserate with us at our Farewell to Downton Abbey Tea Party?
But, that’s not all…how about a little Rest and Relaxtion at the “B & B with the Tea”? Time to enjoy a romantic and wintry Valentine’s Package at The Terrace Avenue Inn. This package is free and totally included when you book your Valentine’s weekend at the Inn!
Romantic and wintry…the perfect combination for a weekend away on a cold February weekend in Historic Downtown Liberty. Plan a stay-cation or a mini-vacation to visit our little oasis called The Terrace Avenue Inn. Al and Brenda’s “B & B and Tea” Valentine’s Package will be included at no extra charge when you book either one or two nights at the Inn on February 12 and 13. Truly a cozy place to escape and a wonderful way to sip, savor and relax a weekend away with tea!
“B & B and Tea” Valentine’s Package includes:
The B & B and Tea Valentine’s Package is available for either room The Terrace Suite or The Cottage Nook. Call soon to book your special Valentine’s Day Getaway and Package with Brenda at 816-792-0418!
Mary and The Tea Suspects
In honor of our Kansas City Royals World Series win one of our Tea Suspects, Mary Lewis created a scrumptious fall scone recipe. Using Brenda’s Signature Scone Mix she added a few ingredients and now we have a “blue” scone to go with our beautiful blue city!
You will need:
Following the scone mix instructions only substituting whole milk for the heavy whipping cream.
Pumpkin Pie Tea Latte
One of our family’s Fall Favorites! The perfect hot beverage for an autumn pick-me-up for just “one” or make a whole pot and share with friends. We love this brewed strong with either Pumpkin Spice Tea or Masala Chai. The key is brewing it strong so all those yummy spices are coming out. We use extra spoonfuls of tea rather than brewing for a longer time. Brewing your tea leaves for longer then the recommended time could result in a bitter brew.
Make a pot of the tea or chai by following the brewing instructions for making the chai or tea. Be sure to add those extra spoonfuls of tea.
Stir in sweetened condensed milk or “honey milk” to your taste. Typically about a teaspoon or less in 1 mug or a little more in a whole pot. But, add or subtract as you wish. Drizzle the “honey milk”, stir, pour, relax and enjoy!
White Cheddar and Olive Tea Sandwich
A delicious party appetizer. Makes a fantastic spread or made into sandwiches.
Simply combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. We lightly butter our bread prior to using the spread. Cut the crusts off and then cut into sandwiches.
A tangy sandwich that is good with a sweet dessert! If gogi berries are hard to find golden currants are a good substitute.
Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread squares on a baking sheet and toast lightly until crisp. About 6-10 minutes.
In a container of a blender combine champagne vinegar, shallots, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until mixture is uniform.
With motor running slowly add oil, blending until mixture thickens. Set vinaigrette aside.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, rice, celery and gogi berries. Gently mix vinaigrette and turkey mixture. Spoon mixture on toasted points just before serving.
Strawberry Tea Cake with Fresh Strawberry Glaze
Tea Cake
Fresh Strawberry Glaze
