tea · January · Cozy Winter Tea
Fireside Assam Blend
Malty Assam with orange peel and a whisper of vanilla.
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bake · January · Cozy Winter Tea
Earl Grey Shortbread
Buttery wedges scented with bergamot.
Open monthtea · February · Roses & Romance
Blush Rose Tisane
Food-grade rose petals with hibiscus and honey.
Open monthbake · February · Roses & Romance
Rosewater Madeleines
Shell cakes perfumed with rose.
Open monthtea · March · Spring Blossoms
First Blossom Sencha
Grassy sencha with a hint of yuzu zest.
Open monthbake · March · Spring Blossoms
Lemon Blossom Cookies
Tender cookies with lemon glaze.
Open monthtea · April · Garden Tea Party
Garden Party Ceylon
Bright Ceylon with a sprig of fresh mint.
Open monthbake · April · Garden Tea Party
Lavender Honey Scones
Tender scones with floral honey glaze.
Open monthtea · May · English Cottage Garden
Cottage Breakfast Pot
Classic English Breakfast with a garden mint leaf.
Open monthbake · May · English Cottage Garden
Berry Jam Thumbprints
Buttery cookies filled with cottage jam.
Open monthtea · June · Summer Porch Tea
Porch White Peony
Chilled white peony with cucumber ribbon.
Open monthbake · June · Summer Porch Tea
Meyer Lemon Bars
Bright citrus squares for porch plates.
Open monthtea · July · Blue & White China
Porcelain Oolong
Light roasted oolong with orchid notes.
Open monthbake · July · Blue & White China
Blueberry Cream Scones
Bursting berries for blue-and-white plates.
Open monthtea · August · Hydrangeas & Lace
Vanilla Orchid Black
Smooth black tea with vanilla for lace-cookie pairings.
Open monthbake · August · Hydrangeas & Lace
Vanilla Lace Cookies
Crisp lacy wafers.
Open monthtea · September · Harvest Tea
Harvest Yunnan
Cocoa-sweet Yunnan with cinnamon stick.
Open monthbake · September · Harvest Tea
Apple Cider Scones
Reduced cider in the dough for orchard sweetness.
Open monthtea · October · Pumpkins & Copper
Copper Kettle Apple Spice
Caffeine-free apple peel tisane with cinnamon.
Open monthbake · October · Pumpkins & Copper
Pumpkin Spice Biscuits
Soft biscuits with pumpkin puree.
Open monthtea · November · Thanksgiving Tea
After-Feast Darjeeling
Muscatel Darjeeling to reset a rich palate.
Open monthbake · November · Thanksgiving Tea
Pecan Tassies
Bite-size pecan pies for tea plates.
Open monthtea · December · Christmas Teas & Holiday China
Noël Assam Spice
Assam with orange, clove, and cardamom.
Open monthbake · December · Christmas Teas & Holiday China
Gingerbread Stars
Cut-out cookies for hanging or plating.
Open monthMonthly menus
- January · Cozy Winter Tea
Savories
- Cucumber rounds with dill butter
- Smoked salmon pinwheels
Scones
- Plain cream scones with lemon curd
Sweets
- Earl Grey shortbread
- Candied orange peel
Service
- Fireside Assam
- Honey pot
- Clotted cream
- February · Roses & Romance
Savories
- Heart-shaped tea sandwiches
- Goat cheese canapés
Scones
- Vanilla bean scones with strawberry jam
Sweets
- Rosewater madeleines
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Service
- Blush rose tisane
- Champagne tea option
- March · Spring Blossoms
Savories
- Asparagus tea sandwiches
- Edamame salad cups
Scones
- Lemon poppy scones
Sweets
- Lemon blossom cookies
- Matcha dust truffles
Service
- Sencha
- Light honey on the side
- April · Garden Tea Party
Savories
- Cucumber & cream cheese
- Egg salad with chives
- Smoked chicken finger sandwiches
Scones
- Lavender honey scones
- Clotted cream
- Strawberry jam
Sweets
- Mini fruit tarts
- Victoria sponge bites
Service
- Garden Party Ceylon
- Second pot of Darjeeling
- May · English Cottage Garden
Savories
- Cheddar & chutney sandwiches
- Watercress rolls
Scones
- Plain scones with mixed berry jam
Sweets
- Thumbprints
- Victoria sponge slices
Service
- Cottage Breakfast Pot
- June · Summer Porch Tea
Savories
- Tomato basil sandwiches
- Shrimp salad cups
Scones
- Lemon blueberry scones
Sweets
- Lemon bars
- Meringue kisses
Service
- Iced white peony
- Sparkling water
- July · Blue & White China
Savories
- Herb egg salad
- Cucumber with blue cheese crumble
Scones
- Blueberry cream scones
Sweets
- Shortbread with blueberry glaze
Service
- Porcelain Oolong
- Cool water palate cleanser
- August · Hydrangeas & Lace
Savories
- Herbed cheese tartlets
- Prosciutto melon bites
Scones
- Vanilla bean scones
Sweets
- Lace cookies
- Macaron assortment
Service
- Vanilla Orchid Black
- Champagne option
- September · Harvest Tea
Savories
- Cheddar apple sandwiches
- Roast turkey pinwheels
Scones
- Apple cider scones with honey butter
Sweets
- Pear tartlets
Service
- Harvest Yunnan
- October · Pumpkins & Copper
Savories
- Sage cheddar sandwiches
- Butternut soup shooters
Scones
- Pumpkin biscuits with maple butter
Sweets
- Ginger cookies
Service
- Apple spice tisane
- Optional Assam for caffeine
- November · Thanksgiving Tea
Savories
- Turkey cranberry tea sandwiches
- Sweet potato bites
Scones
- Maple cream scones
Sweets
- Pecan tassies
- Pumpkin truffles
Service
- After-Feast Darjeeling
- Spiced cider option
- December · Christmas Teas & Holiday China
Savories
- Cranberry turkey sandwiches
- Stilton walnut bites
Scones
- Orange cranberry scones
Sweets
- Gingerbread stars
- Chocolate yule bites
Service
- Noël Assam Spice
- Peppermint tisane for children