Sometimes, the portability of the party is paramount. A concert in the park or a trip to a nearby museum calls for a hamper packed with easy to transport delights. Opt for food items that can be eaten out of hand. Little wide-mouth Mason jars hold just enough for each serving of salad. Wrap sandwiches in waxed paper and tie with baker’s twine. Though you and your guests are on the go, with a bit of preplanning, a civilized tea can be produced from the trunk of the car. Now is the occasion to use those vintage plaid Thermoses and throws you have collected. Make sure to preheat your Thermos with very hot water before adding tea so the tea will be hot when you are ready to serve. Your tea party on the go can be a welcome oasis of homemade hospitality in an urban setting.
Menu
Beverages:
Thermoses of Assam Tea and Decaf Breakfast Tea
Lemon Sparkling Water
Savories:
Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Peppers and Caramelized Onion on Baguette
Chevre, Arugla, and Fig Jam on Raisin Nut Bread
Half Pint Mason Jar Salad: Cucumber, Artichoke Heart, and Grape Tomato with Herb Vinaigrette
Spiced Almonds
Sweets:
Chocolate Shortbread Petticoat Tails
Cherry-Berry Hand Pies
Lemon Tea Bread
Recipes Included:
Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches on Baguette
You will need to start making the filling for these unforgettable sandwiches the day before your Urban Tea on the Go, and we are hoping you will have time to rush out to a good bakery to buy a very fresh baguette before assembling the sandwiches the day of your Urban Tea. While you’re out shopping, go to your favorite deli and pick up some nice cold cuts and sliced cheeses. We suggest slices of pepperoni, salami and mortadella, and sliced provolone, Havarti and Swiss cheeses. The deli clerk will probably wrap the meats and cheeses separately, and you can pack the little butcher paper wrapped packages right into your picnic basket when you get home. Bring along a nice little plate or platter for serving the Cold Cuts at your destination.
Chevre, Arugula and Fig Jam Sandwiches on Raisin Nut Bread
These sophisticated sandwiches are surprisingly easy to make, as all of the ingredients can be purchased at a good grocery, and all you need to do is assemble the sandwiches shortly before your urban adventure begins.
Cucumber, Artichoke Heart and Grape Tomato Salad with herb Vinaigrette
This easy, fresh and tasty salad can be transported in individual servings in charming little Mason jars, one for each guest. Double or triple the recipe depending on the size of your group.
Spiced Almonds
These savory almonds will add extra flavor and protein to your Urban Tea. Serve them from an attractive communal bowl, but give each of your guests a spoon, so they can help themselves.
Chocolate Shortbread Petticoat Tails
Shortbread has come a long way since its origins in Scotland at least 300 years ago. This crunchy, buttery cookie can now be found in many flavors, including chocolate. And Shortbread has always been a good traveler. It keeps well and likes to be taken on outings, preferably in a little metal box. Shortbread can be made in many shapes; when it is baked in a round tart pan and then cut into pointed wedges, they are referred to as Petticoat Tails.
Cherry-Berry Hand Pies
Your guests will love the big fruit flavor packed into these portable little hand pies. Fresh blackberries and dried cherries are encased in the sturdy dough, ready to be eaten out of hand, with a thermos of hot tea. Yum!
Lemon Tea Bread
This intensely flavored lemon quick bread will charm your guests at your Urban Tea on the Go. It is actually a portable loaf cake rather than a bread and will be served with the other sweets. You can make this tea bread a day early; keep it at room temperature, tightly wrapped, in the pan in which it was baked. Pack the loaf pan, still wrapped, in your picnic basket, and bring along an oblong platter or cutting board for serving.
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THE TEA BOOK
The Road Back to Civilization
A Brief History of Tea
Philosophy of Tea
Harmony
Humility
Respect
Creativity
Guidelines for the Host/Hostess
Gathering and Greeting
Sharing Stories
Sharing Food
Sending the Guests Home
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 Teas
Herbal Teas and Tisanes
How to Make Tea
Making Iced Tea
Tea Concentrate
Brewing Tea for a Crowd
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
Sandwiches and Savories
Savory Spreads and Dips
Scones and Tea Breads
Afternoon Tea and the Four Seasons
A Spring Tea
An Outdoor Summer Tea
A Winter Afternoon Tea
An Autumn Afternoon Tea
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
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:Fruitcakes and Candied Fruit
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