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Ellen Easton
is an afternoon tea authority, author, columnist, designer,
lecturer, and consultant to leading hotels whose clients have
included The Plaza, The Stanhope, Waldorf-Astoria, and Lady Mendl’s
Tea Room, plus restaurants, corporations, special event, educational, and
retail institutions specializing in corporate training, afternoon
tea, and the design of related products, believing that TEA IS THE
LUXURY EVERYONE CAN AFFORD!™
Ellen
Easton’s interest in tea is ancestral. Ellen’s family, in the early
1800s, contributed greatly to the development of the Colony of
Ceylon by introducing 205 tea plants from Assam, India, building one
of the first, biggest and best cultivated tea plantations on the
island.
Ancestors Sir Benjamin Phillips (1811-1889) and his son Sir George
Faudel Phillips (1840-1922) both served as the Lord Mayor of London
during the reign of Queen Victoria, in 1866 and 1898 respectively.
Sir George Faudel Phillips presided as the Lord Mayor of London
during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
TEA TRAVELS™, Wishing You Happy TEA TRAVELS!™ and Good $ense For
$uccess™ are the trade marked property of Ellen Easton/RED WAGON
PRESS.
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AFTERNOON TEA...TIPS, TERMS and TRADITIONS
by Ellen Easton
5x7, paperback, 72 pages of how to’s, history, etiquette, and
FAQ about afternoon tea, serving styles and more.
Now available at $20.00 each, post paid. Continental US Only.
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Check out Ellen Easton's columns and recipes below:
Tea Menus:

A Buffet Tea for Easy Entertaining -
It is very simple to have a
buffet tea a home.
A buffet tea needn’t be expensive, nor time consuming to prepare. There are many marvelous sources available by mail order and in your
local supermarkets. All it takes for one to create a beautiful
buffet tea party is imagination and a good guest list. Check out Ellen hints and tips for the perfect
buffet tea

Afternoon Tea From The Garden
A traditional afternoon tea
menu was not created with the dietary restrictions one faces in
today's modern world. To be mindful of vegetarians, as well as
those watching high cholesterol, blood sugars, and heart healthy
choices, creating a healthy afternoon tea menu can be a challenge.

A Rose Garden Tea
with the Queen -
Maintaining a tradition that began in 1860 with Queen Victoria, every year
Queen Elizabeth II opens the private gardens at Buckingham Palace to host
three afternoon tea parties, each attended by 8,000 guests respectively.

A Summer Rose Tea
According to the folklore of
tea, once upon a time a lady was not allowed to socialize unescorted
except in her rose garden. It was here women met, unrestricted by
social rules of etiquette, to speak freely amongst the roses.
Throughout Europe, during the 1800s, the theme of the rose continued
to weave a thread, as afternoon tea flourished in both the public
gardens and tearooms.

Afternoon Tea a
la Francaise
- Check out
this French inspired tea menu.
Tea Salons:

Afternoon Tea Renaissance - The Plaza's Palm Court
- Afternoon Tea, a
famous tradition at The Plaza, blends an innovative menu with a formal
tea service. The Plaza Afternoon Tea incorporates 3 styles of service -
Russian, French, and English- to provide guests a balance of service and
flavorful cuisine.

Bergdorf-Goodman
Prêt-A-Portea -
Afternoon Tea for the
Fashionista
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Cafe BG in Bergdorf-Goodman, New York City's epitome emporium of
chic and The Berkeley of London have combined forces to present the
ultimate three-course afternoon tea. When the craftsmanship of
couture meets the artistry of haute cuisine the results are fashion
week fabulous.
Lady Mendl's Tea Salon
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An absolutely charming establishment
tucked away inside New York City's Inn at Irving Place.
Located in the heart of the Gramercy Park historical district, when
one ascends the front staircase, one enters a splendid 1800s
townhouse replicating a world gone by.
Tea Information:

Etiquette Faux
Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea -
Due to the
new popularity of Afternoon Tea, many people have jumped on the
bandwagon, including hotels, caterers, party planners, and protocol
and etiquette “experts.” While their enthusiasm is well
intended, unfortunately a great deal of misinformation is being
perpetuated by these “experts.”
Invitation to Afternoon Tea -
The
invitation has just arrived in the mail. What do you do next? When
one is invited to an afternoon tea, or any event for that matter,
there are protocols that apply and should be followed.

Tea
& Health: Exploring Herbal Teas -
For
thousands of years, much has been written and said about the health
benefits of tea. It is important to consider the source of
information before embracing it. It is equally important never to
begin any new dietary or supplementary regime without consulting
with your personal physician.
Tea Time
F.A.Q.
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Ellen Easton answers questions asked by readers of her book and this
web site.

The Afternoon Tea Gowns
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La
Belle Epoque,1880-1914,”the beautiful era”, was a gilded age,
bringing with it great opulence coinciding with the demise of the
old fashioned aristocracy and traditional ways. Dominated by a
society indulging in the refinements of luxurious elegance, the era
was defined by women unburdened with financial constraints who were
able to gratify themselves with extravagant home entertaining and
fin-de-siecle esthetics.
The Gift of Good Manners -
The holiday season is a time for
celebration and gift giving. To insure a good time is had by all, there
can be no better gift than the gift of good manners™. No child is too
young begin the learning process of civility and no adult is too old to
refresh one's social skills.
Practicing a few simple rules, in advance, will guarantee that the
guests as well as the hosts will feel comfortable and relaxed at the
holiday table.
Understanding the reason why a rule is, in fact, a rule can be helpful
when teaching a young child. As early as possible engage young children
to participate in the process. Children will learn by watching and
doing! Take the time to set the table correctly. Designate one day a
week for each child to set the table. Have a private tea party to make
learning not only educational but fun.

Understanding Tea Time Service
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Afternoon Tea is
one of the most special times of the day. An occasion
one looks forward to with great anticipation and high
expectations for a perfect experience. But have you ever
considered what your perfect experience entails to
produce?

Yerba Mate
- Is it a
tea or is it an infusion? The answer is
Yerba Mate can be both. Yerba Mate can be a tea provided that the
Yerba Mate leaves are blended with tea leaves.
Revered for centuries by the native peoples of the Guarani tribe for
its medicinal qualities, of late scientists and consumers alike are
rediscovering the wealth of health benefits associated with Yerba
Mate.
Ellen Easton's recipes:

20-Layer Crepe Cake
As the actual recipe
for Lady Mendl's 20-Layer Crepe Cake is a trademark secret, this is
Ellen Easton's version of this delicious cake.

Almond Honey Pound Cake

An Apple A Day -
An apple a day keeps
the doctor away or an apple for the teacher can be fun
when incorporated into your afternoon tea menu with these wonderful
apple recipes. Recipes include Apple Butter, Apple Biscuit Scones,
Apple-Boursin Cheese Open Face Fingers, and Apple Tea Toddy.

Betsy's Black Bean Salad
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Summer is the
perfect time of year to make use of nature's bounty, especially whilst
entertaining outdoors. The garden is a wonderful resource from which one
can devise an imaginative, yet tasty menu.

Candied Orange Rind -These delicious
candied orange rinds will be a welcome addition to any holiday party
menu, tree trimming, or even wrapped to be given as a gift.
Chewy Ginger Cookies
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Ginger cookies have been popular with children for generations. Add
these chewy ginger cookies to your holiday cookie plate.

Gingerbread Tea Loaf
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Ellen say "This is by far
one of the best gingerbread recipe I have ever made. It is so easy
to make."
Hazelnut Cream Filling
This is a great filling for your
home-baked
Cream Puffs.

Holiday
Butterscotch-Ginger Tea Scones
Holiday Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Soup is a delicious addition to your holiday meals.
Especially great for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Holiday Tea Treats -
These delicious
holiday tea treats or Ellen's Holiday Tea Blend and Candied Orange
Rind will be a welcome addition to any holiday party
menu, tree trimming, or even wrapped to be given as a gift.

Pumpkin Tea Cake
- A delicious pumpkin
tea cake to serve at your tea party or anytime you want!

Rose Petal Drop Scones
What could be more beautiful and decorative than these delicious
scones with rose petals?

Reva's Rose Petit
Four Cake
Rose Petal Jam
- Enjoy this wonderful jam at
your next Afternoon Tea Party.

Tea Infused Eggs
(Marbleized Eggs)
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Learn the ancient art of dyeing eggs with tea to make beautiful
marbleized eggs to use at your tea party or for elegant Easter eggs.

Tea Time
Treats A La Francais - Check out Ellen's Macaroon
Cookie Recipe and her
Quatre-quarts
(Pound Cake) recipe.
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