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The Complete Tea Planner Book

The main sections of the book, with their original subsections where available.

  1. 1The Road Back to CivilizationOpen section
  2. 2A Brief History of TeaOpen section
    1. Philosophy of Tea
    2. Harmony
    3. Humility
    4. Respect
    5. Creativity
  3. 3Guidelines for the Host or HostessOpen section
    1. Gathering and Greeting
    2. Sharing Stories
    3. Sharing Food
    4. Sending the Guests Home
  4. 4Guidelines for the GuestOpen section
    1. Respect your Hostess/Host
    2. Bring a Gift if You Wish
    3. Practice humility
    4. Monitor Your Conversation
    5. Arrive with a Grateful Attitude
    6. Help if Help is Needed
    7. Do Not Criticize
    8. leave gracefully
    9. send a thank you note
  5. 5A Checklist for Planning a Tea PartyOpen section
  6. 6Teas of the World and How to Make TeaOpen section
    1. A Sampling of Tea
    2. Herbal Teas and Tisanes
    3. How to Make Tea
    4. Making Iced Tea
    5. Tea Concentrate
    6. Brewing Tea for a Crowd
  7. 7Tea Utensils and AccessoriesOpen section
    1. Tea Kettle
    2. Tea Pot
    3. Tea Cozy
    4. Teacups
    5. Plates
    6. Silverware
    7. Teacart
    8. Tea Strainer
    9. Tea Infuser
    10. Three-Tiered Server
    11. Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl
    12. Cake Pedestal
    13. Trifle Bowl
    14. Jam Pots
    15. Serving Dishes, Platters, and Trays
    16. Silver Tea Set or Silver Tray
    17. Linens
    18. Kitchen Equipment for Food Preparation
  8. 8Tea Menu BasicsOpen section
    1. Sandwiches and Savories
    2. Savory Spreads and Dips
    3. Scones and Tea Breads
    4. About Lemons
  9. 9Afternoon Tea and the Four SeasonsOpen section
    1. A Spring Tea
    2. An Outdoor Summer Tea
    3. An Autumn Afternoon Tea
    4. A Winter Afternoon Tea
  10. 10A Calendar of Tea PartiesOpen section
    1. January:A Japanese New Year’s Tea
    2. February:Valentine’s Day Tea
    3. March:A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea
    4. April:An Easter Tea
    5. May:Mother’s day Tea
    6. June:A Wedding Reception Tea
    7. July , Picnic Tea
    8. AUGUST:A FAMILY REUNION TEA
    9. A North American Family Reunion Tea
    10. An Eastern Mediterranean Family Reunion Tea
    11. A Kosher Family Reunion Tea
    12. A Scandinavian Family Reunion Tea
    13. September , Farm Harvest Tea
    14. October , Tea to Honor the Dead
    15. November:A Post Thanksgiving Tea
    16. December: A Christmas Tea
    17. In Defense of Fruitcake
  11. 11A World of Tea PartiesOpen section
    1. A Chinese Dim Sum Tea
    2. A Portuguese Tea
    3. A Classic British Afternoon Tea
    4. An Indian Chai Party
    5. A California Tea
    6. A Hawaiian Tea
    7. An Italian Tea
    8. An American Southern Tea
    9. A Russian Tea
    10. A French Afternoon Tea
    11. A Kosher Teawith Traditional Jewish Foods
  12. 12Afternoon Tea for Special OccasionsOpen section
    1. An Afternoon Tea for Children
    2. A Tea for Our Elders
    3. A Honey Bee Tea in the Garden
    4. An Urban Tea on the Go
    5. Tea for One
    6. Afternoon Tea For a Large Group
    7. A Vegan Tea
    8. A Rose Tea

The Complete Tea Book

Stories and poetry

Essays, seasonal reflections, travel, and poetry from Rose and Kathleen.

  1. 1September 2026 , A Taste of TahitiRead page
  2. 2August 2026 , It s Travel Time Again: Planes and ShipsRead page
  3. 3June 2026 PatrickRead page
  4. 4May 2026 , Grief and GraceRead page
  5. 5December 2025 , Happy Holiday DessertsRead page
  6. 6December 2025 ,Read page
  7. 7November 2025 , Keeping Home, Giving Thanks CurrantsRead page
  8. 8November 2025 ,Read page
  9. 9October 2025 , Multicultural Fall Family MealRead page
  10. 10October 2025 , Autumn PearsRead page
  11. 11September 2025 , Nonna’s Checca di Parma (Or Italian Apple Nut Cake)Read page
  12. 12September 2025 , Summer Shifts to FallRead page
  13. 13August 2025 , When August ArrivesRead page
  14. 14July 2025 Blog , A Bi-Cultural FeastRead page
  15. 15May 2025 , Spring RemainsRead page
  16. 16June 2025 , Summer s First PicnicRead page
  17. 17April 2025 , Spring: Flowers, Holidays FoodRead page
  18. 18April 2025 Blog , , Glory in the GardenRead page
  19. 19March 2025 , Citrus in SeasonRead page
  20. 20March 2025 , March is Back and so is St. Patrick’s Day!Read page
  21. 21February 2025 , February AgainRead page
  22. 22February 2025 , In Celebration of Valentine s DayRead page
  23. 23January 2025 , SOUP: Let’s Gather Our Favorite RecipesRead page
  24. 24January 2025 , The Wonders of WinterRead page
  25. 25December 2024 , Old and New: California at Christmas TimeRead page
  26. 26December 2024 , Chocolate for ChristmasRead page
  27. 27November 2024 , More Cake in November, PleaseRead page
  28. 28November 2024 , Healthy Mocktails for the HolidaysRead page
  29. 29October 2024 , The Sharing Tea BoutiqueRead page
  30. 30October 2024 , Embracing Autumn: Cheese, Please!Read page
  31. 31September 2024 , A is for AppleRead page
  32. 32September 2024 , Anticipating Autumn: A Bird Lover’s Afternoon TeaRead page
  33. 33August 2024 , CheesecakeRead page
  34. 34August 2024 , Tokyo: Trend and TraditionRead page
  35. 35July 2024 , Early Morning Tea in the Gazebo with a Side of Thoughts on Pretty ThingsRead page
  36. 36July 2024 , Exploring OkinawaRead page
  37. 37June 2024 , Apricot Afternoon Tea Menu: In Celebration of the Brief, Delicious Apricot Season and FathersRead page
  38. 38June 2024 , Oranges , The Magic FruitRead page
  39. 39May 2024 , Breakfast Bliss Part II: Hidden Gems of HonoluluRead page
  40. 40April 2024 , Breakfast BlissRead page
  41. 41April 2024 , Early Spring Tearoom Roundup Adventures, Part TwoRead page
  42. 42March 2024 , Bread and LifeRead page
  43. 43March 2024 , Early Spring Tearoom Roundup Adventures, Part OneRead page
  44. 44February 2024 , A Festive Filipino Afternoon TeaRead page
  45. 45February 2024 , Love the LoveRead page
  46. 46January 2024 , Easy Elegance in the New YearRead page
  47. 47January 2024 , Afternoon Tea Reception for 100Read page
  48. 48December 2023 , Joyful GelatinRead page
  49. 49December 2023 , Featured Holiday Cookie: RugelachRead page
  50. 50November 2023 , The Mount, Lenox, MassachusettsRead page
  51. 51November 2023 , Giving Thanks for PersimmonsRead page
  52. 52October 2023 , Eating in the Big CityRead page
  53. 53October 2023 , Attention to DetailRead page
  54. 54September 2023 , Simple Snacks at Summer s EndRead page
  55. 55September 2023 Autumn Upside-Down Cakes Tea for One in the StudioRead page
  56. 56August 2023 , Japan’s Southern Islands and WaterwaysRead page
  57. 57July 2023 , The Old and New in Osaka, Nara and KyotoRead page
  58. 58June 2023 , Treasures of TokyoRead page
  59. 59June/July 2023 , A Revisit to the Picnic Tea Section from Our Book, Sharing Tea: The Road Back to CivilizationRead page
  60. 60May 2023 , A Spring Family ReunionRead page
  61. 61May 2023 , Fresh Inspiration with a New IngredientRead page
  62. 62April 2023 , Easter in EspañaRead page
  63. 63April 2023 , Spring Tea PartyRead page
  64. 64March 2023 , An Irish Green SpringRead page
  65. 65March 2023 , Team SavoryRead page
  66. 66February 2023 , A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony in HonoluluRead page
  67. 67February 2023 , Love ChocolateRead page
  68. 68January 2023 , Warming Winter SoupsRead page
  69. 69January 2023 , Scones 101Read page
  70. 70December 2022 , Sugar and Spice: Ginger for ChristmasRead page
  71. 71December 2022 , Holiday Scotties to Keep ShareRead page
  72. 72November 2022 , Viva La France, Part III: November in NormandyRead page
  73. 73November 2022 , First Hints of FallRead page
  74. 74October 2022 , Viva La France, Part II: Beauty and Art Along the SeineRead page
  75. 75October Blog , Pumpkin TimeRead page
  76. 76September 2022 , Viva la France, Part I: Paris, Palaces and PaintingsRead page
  77. 77August 2022 , The Latest from London Part III Traditions and TreasuresRead page
  78. 78August 2022 , Closed for the SeasonRead page
  79. 79July 2022 , The Latest from London, Part II: Royal PalacesRead page
  80. 80July 2022 , A New Tea Cookbook for the BookshelfRead page
  81. 81June 2022 , The Latest from London, Part I, Afternoon TeaRead page
  82. 82June 2022 , June Cake Round-UpRead page
  83. 83May 2022 , Lemon Mousse Filling for Layer Cakes (or more adventures in gelatin)Read page
  84. 84May 2022 , Is It Time to Travel?Read page
  85. 85Eggs and Herbs, Easter s Best FriendsRead page
  86. 86April 2022 , Beatrix Potter: Author, Illustrator, British CountrywomanRead page
  87. 87March 2022 , There s Always More to Learn About TeaRead page
  88. 88March 2022 , Daffodil Cake for SpringRead page
  89. 89February 2022 Blog , Almonds for Valentine s DayRead page
  90. 90February 2022 , Bran Muffins RevisitedRead page
  91. 91January 2022 , Coastal Crisps: Healthy Snacks for a Happy New YearRead page
  92. 92January 2022 , Poached Pear ParfaitsRead page
  93. 93December 2021 , A Cozy Christmas EveRead page
  94. 94December 2021 , Adding Some Danish Sweetness to Our ChristmasRead page
  95. 95November 2021 , We Gather TogetherRead page
  96. 96November 2021 , In a Brown Palette and Autumn Tea for Six GuestsRead page
  97. 97October 2021 , It s Pumpkin Time Again!Read page
  98. 98September 2021 , The Chocolate Chronicles ContinuedRead page
  99. 99September 2021 , Chocolate CookiesRead page
  100. 100August 2021 , Chocolate to the Rescue!Read page
  101. 101August 2021: , Best Ever Crispy and Savory Gluten Free Sourdough CrackersRead page
  102. 102July 2021 , Cool Summer DessertsRead page
  103. 103July 2021 , Summer Celebration Cake: Blackberry Mango Ice Cream CakeRead page
  104. 104June 2021 , A Global Summer Afternoon TeaRead page
  105. 105June 2021 , Shortbread Meets Oats and AlmondsRead page
  106. 106May 2021 , Lovely Lemons: Decorative, Healing, Savory and SweetRead page
  107. 107May 2021 , The Darling Buds of MayRead page
  108. 108April 2021 , A Portuguese Easter LunchRead page
  109. 109April 2021 , Spring Tea Menu in Pinks GreensRead page
  110. 110March 2021 , Unexpected BlessingsRead page
  111. 111March 2021 , Celebrate Pi Day with PieRead page
  112. 112February 2021 , Tokens of AffectionRead page
  113. 113February 2021 , A Heart-Shaped WorldRead page
  114. 114January 2021 , A Year of HopeRead page
  115. 115January 2021 , A New Birthday Cake RecipeRead page
  116. 116December 2020 , Celebrating Christmas with Hand-Made GiftsRead page
  117. 117December 2020 , Cake in Tins to Send and ShareRead page
  118. 118November 2020 , Gratitude for Family, Friends and ApplesRead page
  119. 119November 2020 , Autumn Tea Photo Shoot Crew Tea PartyRead page
  120. 120October 2020 , The Return of Autumn and the Family MealRead page
  121. 121October 2020 , Getting Ready for Pie SeasonRead page
  122. 122September 2020 , A Healing Tea at Summer s EndRead page
  123. 123August 2020 , A Midsummer Night s TeaRead page
  124. 124July 2020 , A Memorial TeaRead page
  125. 125June 2020 , A Humble TeaRead page
  126. 126May 2020 , Afternoon Tea with Children and TeensRead page
  127. 127May 2020 , Home and BakingRead page
  128. 128April 2020 , Easter in AprilRead page
  129. 129April 2020 , SpringRead page
  130. 130March 2020 , A Blue and White TeaRead page
  131. 131March 2020 , A Wee St. Patrick s Day TeaRead page
  132. 132February 2020 , Happy Chinese New YearRead page
  133. 133February 2020 , Bundt Cakes for MourningRead page
  134. 134January 2020 , A New Year s Tea PartyRead page
  135. 135January 2020 , A Year of Birthday CakesRead page
  136. 136December 2019 , Holiday HomageRead page
  137. 137December 2019 , Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian-American Christmas EveRead page
  138. 138November 2019 , Festive FallRead page
  139. 139November 2019 , Fall Tea Menu in WatercolorRead page
  140. 140October 2019 , Pumpkin Time , Savory and Sweet!Read page
  141. 141October 2019 , Afternoon Tea at Headwaters at the Heathman Hotel, Portland, OregonRead page
  142. 142September 2019 , Lovely LanaiRead page
  143. 143September 2019 , Afternoon Tea Menu to Celebrate a Special BirthdayRead page
  144. 144August 2019 , On the California Mission TrailRead page
  145. 145August 2019 , The Cream in a Traditional British Cream TeaRead page
  146. 146July 2019 , Sun and Sand in Santa CruzRead page
  147. 147July 2019 , A Summer Cherry Berry TeaRead page
  148. 148June 2019 , The Joys of June: CherriesRead page
  149. 149June 2019 , Ivy Lane Carrot CakeRead page
  150. 150May 2019 , The Magical Month of MayRead page
  151. 151May 2019 , Tea at the HotelRead page
  152. 152April 2019 , Splendid SpringRead page
  153. 153April 2019 , Spring!Read page
  154. 154March 2019 , Ethiopian Food in AmericaRead page
  155. 155March 2019 , Celebrating Super Scone SundayRead page
  156. 156February 2019 Blog , Winter Food and Fun on the Windward SideRead page
  157. 157February 2019 Blog , Heart Panna CottaRead page
  158. 158January 2019 , Winter Comfort FoodRead page
  159. 159January 2019 , Hygge in AmericaRead page
  160. 160December 2018 , Christmas Symbols: Circles and LightsRead page
  161. 161December 2018 , Holiday Cookie BoxRead page
  162. 162November 2018 , Autumn in the OzarksRead page
  163. 163November 2018 , Give ThanksRead page
  164. 164October 2018 , Glorious OctoberRead page
  165. 165October 2018 , Fall FlavorsRead page
  166. 166September 2018 , The Road Back to CivilizationRead page
  167. 167September 2018 , Happy Baker s New YearRead page
  168. 168August 2018 , Eternal Italy: Rome and the VaticanRead page
  169. 169July 2018 , Eternal Italy: VeniceRead page
  170. 170June 2018 , Eternal Italy: MilanoRead page
  171. 171June 2018 , ClosedRead page
  172. 172May 2018 , Breakfast in San DiegoRead page
  173. 173May 2018 , Mothers DayRead page
  174. 174April 2018 , The Baby LuauRead page
  175. 175April 2018 , Celebrating SpringRead page
  176. 176March 2018 Cultural CubaRead page
  177. 177March 2018 , On Chocolate CakeRead page
  178. 178February 2018 , Nostalgic Nova ScotiaRead page
  179. 179FEBRUARY 2018 , A Tranquil Tea on the Mendocino CoastRead page
  180. 180January 2018 , Quality Time in QuebecRead page
  181. 181January 2018 , Deep in January with Soup for ComfortRead page
  182. 182December 2017 , Christmas CookiesRead page
  183. 183December , Merry Christmas! Some Thoughts on Having a Merrier HolidayRead page
  184. 184November 2017 , Gratitude: The China CabinetRead page
  185. 185November 2017 , Autumn Tea Party CollaborationRead page
  186. 186October 2017 , Dinner at ManresaRead page
  187. 187October 2017 , Autumn Tea Menu IdeasRead page
  188. 188September 2017 , A California Road TripRead page
  189. 189September 2017 , Buttercup Cakes and Farmhouse Frosting, Santa Cruz, CA: An AppreciationRead page
  190. 190August 2017 , A Few Good BundtsRead page
  191. 191August 2017 , A South African SojournRead page
  192. 192July 2017 , Beautiful BotswanaRead page
  193. 193July 2017 , The Cherry CupboardRead page
  194. 194June 2017 , A Zest for ZambiaRead page
  195. 195June 2017 , Afternoon Tea: A Group ProjectRead page
  196. 196May 2017 , Welcoming the StrangerRead page
  197. 197May 2017 , Magical Lazy Daisy CakeRead page
  198. 198April 2017 , Easter on OahuRead page
  199. 199April 2017 , Eastern European Music Hidden Valley String Orchestra ReceptionRead page
  200. 200March 2017 , Relishing Russia Part III: MoscowRead page
  201. 201February 2017 , Relishing Russia Part II: Along the WaterwaysRead page
  202. 202February 2017 , Valentine s DayRead page
  203. 203January 2017 , Relishing RussiaRead page
  204. 204January 2017 , A British Tea Reception for 100Read page
  205. 205December 2016 , A Sweet and Savory HolidayRead page
  206. 206December 2016 , Holiday HospitalityRead page
  207. 207November 2016 , Giving ThanksRead page
  208. 208November 2016 , Stir-Up SundayRead page
  209. 209October 2016 , Dining on the DanubeRead page
  210. 210October 2016 , The Tale of Two Fig TreesRead page
  211. 211September 2016 , Eating in AustraliaRead page
  212. 212September 2016 , The Glories of Pastry Cream and Family TrifleRead page
  213. 213August 2016 , Tart ClassRead page
  214. 214August 2016 , Eating in IndiaRead page
  215. 215July 2016 , The Grasshopper Chronicles or How Do We Decide What’s on the Menu?Read page
  216. 216July 2016 , Tea and TravelsRead page
  217. 217June 2016 , New Old Lemon Cake Recipe and/or How Much We Miss Gourmet MagazineRead page
  218. 218June 2016 , Tea and TravelsRead page