TIP OF THE DAY: Host A Monthly Tea Party

You don’t need a fancy tea set to host a tea party; everyday cups will do. Photo by Sara Sang | IST.   Afternoon tea—not high tea*—is a traditional British meal taken in mid-afternoon. It’s an elegant snack and social hour between lunch and dinner. A pot of tea plus nibbles—a choice of finger sandwiches,…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: A Caddy Of Tea From Le Palais Des Thés

Today’s gift recommendation is a line of fine loose teas in decorative caddies*, from a renowned French firm, Le Palais des Thés (luh pah-LAY day tay, “The Tea Palace”). The company was founded in 1986 by a group of French tea enthusiasts, who went into the tea business so they could have the freshest, highest-quality…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Coffee, Christmas Coffee

As if there isn’t enough to prepare for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, there’s also the after-dinner coffee to consider. Here are some tips from the experts at Eight O’Clock Coffee and THE NIBBLE: Test new equipment in advance. Don’t wait until the dinner to try your new French press or Nespresso machine. Play it safe…
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