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THE TEA BOOK
the complete tea planner book
The Road Back to Civilization
A Brief History of Tea
Philosophy of Tea
Harmony
Humility
Respect
Creativity
Guidelines for the Host or Hostess
Gathering and Greeting
Sharing Stories
Sharing Food
Sending the Guests Home
Guidelines for the Guest
Respect your Hostess/Host
Bring a Gift if You Wish
Practice humility
Monitor Your Conversation
Arrive with a Grateful Attitude
Help if Help is Needed
Do Not Criticize
leave gracefully
send a thank you note
A Checklist for Planning a Tea Party
Teas of the World and How to Make Tea
A Sampling of Tea
Herbal Teas and Tisanes
How to Make Tea
Making Iced Tea
Tea Concentrate
Brewing Tea for a Crowd
Tea Utensils and Accessories
Tea Kettle
Tea Pot
Tea Cozy
Teacups
Plates
Silverware
Teacart
Tea Strainer
Tea Infuser
Three-Tiered Server
Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl
Cake Pedestal
Trifle Bowl
Jam Pots
Serving Dishes, Platters, and Trays
Silver Tea Set or Silver Tray
Linens
Kitchen Equipment for Food Preparation
Tea Menu Basics
Sandwiches and Savories
Savory Spreads and Dips
Scones and Tea Breads
About Lemons
Afternoon Tea and the Four Seasons
A Spring Tea
An Outdoor Summer Tea
An Autumn Afternoon Tea
A Winter Afternoon Tea
A Calendar of Tea Parties
January: A Japanese New Year’s Tea
February: Valentine’s Day Tea
March: A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea
April: An Easter Tea
May: Mother’s day Tea
June: A Wedding Reception Tea
Lemon Yogurt Wedding Cake
July: A Picnic Tea
AUGUST: A FAMILY REUNION TEA
A North American Family Reunion Tea
An Eastern Mediterranean Family Reunion Tea
A Kosher Family Reunion Tea
A Scandinavian Family Reunion Tea
September: An Ozark Farm Harvest Tea
October: A Tea to Honor Our Ancestors(Dia de los Muertos)
November: A Post Thanksgiving Tea
December: A Christmas Tea
In Defense of Fruitcake
A World of Tea Parties
A Chinese Dim Sum Tea
A Portuguese Tea
A Classic British Afternoon Tea
An Indian Chai Party
A California Tea
A Hawaiian Tea
An Italian Tea
An American Southern Tea
A Russian Tea
A French Afternoon Tea
A Kosher Teawith Traditional Jewish Foods
Afternoon Tea for Special Occasions
An Afternoon Tea for Children
A Tea for Our Elders
A Honey Bee Tea in the Garden
An Urban Tea on the Go
Tea for One
Afternoon Tea For a Large Group
A Vegan Tea
A Rose Tea
SHARING TEA BOUTIQUE
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Bibliography and Resources
Menu and Recipe Index
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTS
Glossary
