La Bauhinia at Shangri-La Paris
I love going for afternoon tea while on vacation. It’s an escape within an escape. … CONTINUE READING
Paris // NINA’s Paris
The tea shops in Paris are simply on another level and I love seeking them … CONTINUE READING
Matcha (Green Tea) Marshmallows
I’m warning you now, these Matcha Marshmallows are highly addictive. Queenie came up with the … CONTINUE READING
King’s Carriage House
Another afternoon tea outing with Georgia, of Notes on Tea. This time, we’re at King’s Carriage … CONTINUE READING
Le Jardin Francais at Le Bristol Paris
Another leisurely afternoon tea in Paris, but this time, at the five-star hotel Le Bristol Paris. … CONTINUE READING
Afternoon Tea Review // La Galerie at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Oh wow, did I love the afternoon tea at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris! They … CONTINUE READING
Matcha (Green Tea) Latte Slushie
Still going strong with my iced treats using an Electric Shaved Ice Machine. Last week was the … CONTINUE READING
Purslane Herbal Tea
At the Greenmarket yesterday, I picked up a bundle of purslane. I washed some stems … CONTINUE READING
Chamomile & Peach Iced Tea
A trip to the Union Square Greenmarket inspired this iced tea. Ripe peaches are fairly sweet … CONTINUE READING
Step-by-Step Recipe: Gluten-Free Mini Matcha Mille Crepe Cake
Oh yes, you read that right: Gluten-Free Mini Matcha Mille Crepe Cake. Queenie came up … CONTINUE READING
Sharp Cheddar & Branston Pickle Tea Sandwich
One of the easiest tea sandwiches to make, this Sharp Cheddar & Branston Pickle is … CONTINUE READING
North Square at Washington Square Hotel
If you’re looking for afternoon tea for around $13/per person (which I didn’t even think … CONTINUE READING
Matchamisu = Matcha (Green Tea) Tiramisu
What’s Matchamisu? It’s a matcha green tea tiramisu! This matcha tiramisu recipe is THE original and … CONTINUE READING
Ice Cream Tea Float
A killer combination: tea and ice cream. I used Tower of London, a black tea with … CONTINUE READING
Yuzu & Berry Mille-feuille
In the kitchen with Queenie again and this time, she made this decadent Yuzu & … CONTINUE READING
Afternoon Tea 101: Clotted Cream and Devonshire Cream
A proper afternoon tea isn’t complete without scones served with cream (either clotted or Devonshire) … CONTINUE READING
Black Tea Jelly
I wanted to create my a tea version instead of coffee and here is the … CONTINUE READING
Tea Sandwich: Duck Rillette & Pickled Red Onion
I recently discovered packaged duck rillette at WholeFoods and came up with this tea sandwich … CONTINUE READING
Jasmine Panna Cotta with Blueberry Syrup
Back in the kitchen with Queenie, who came up with this recipe and whipped up … CONTINUE READING
Avocado & Quail Egg Tea Sandwich
This tea sandwich is a mini version of what I usually have for breakfast most … CONTINUE READING
Teapot Drip Catchers
If you’ve ever been to Alice’s Tea Cup, you’ve probably seen their teapot drip catchers … CONTINUE READING
Matcha (Green Tea) Affogato
Instead of the traditional shot of hot espresso being poured over vanilla ice cream, I … CONTINUE READING
How to Make Earl Grey Salted Caramels, Step-by-Step Recipe
My sister suggested a tea infused candy for a post, so Queenie (my cooking/baking guru) … CONTINUE READING
Alice’s Tea Cup (Upper West Side)
When my friend Michele and I got together for tea with her three-year-old, the first … CONTINUE READING
How to Make Mini Matcha Madeleines
I love mini madeleines and I love matcha so my friend/baking guru Queenie created a … CONTINUE READING
Afternoon Tea Books
1/ Packed with recipes for afternoon tea with lots of photos.2/ Get recipe ideas with … CONTINUE READING
How to Make Fresh Fruit Tea
They serve a wonderful fruity tea at the spa at the Mandarin Oriental and my friend … CONTINUE READING
Easy Scones – Step-by-Step Recipe
I always thought scones were really hard to make, but my friend Queenie has shown … CONTINUE READING
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwich
It was pointed out to me that the tea sandwiches at St. Regis were easy to … CONTINUE READING
Lobby Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental New York [2012]
I’ve been to the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental hotel a handful of times for afternoon … CONTINUE READING