Packed with gorgeous images, this informative guide contains details on every aspect of the formal tea, including how to make and serve it at its very best, the etiquette of tea-drinking, the correct china and silverware to use, how to host a tea party, and even how the tea gown evolved.

Author Lori Torrance has written a delightful book about tea rooms in Texas. Not only does she direct you to every charming tearoom there is, she also tells you what to see and do once you are there. There's a little history, a little guidebook, and even some recipes from these delightful locations. Look at what people are saying: "Infused with wit, Ms. Lori Torrance's "Tea for Texas" serves up the authentic flavor of teahouse varieties found all across Texas. Even if you've never visited a Texas tearoom, Lori's attention to detail will transport you to a cozy table in the corner". Marie Moody Cruthirds Membership Chairman "Texas Tea Tours" "Lori Torrance has written a delightful book full of humor and information on charming out-of-the-way places to have tea and also little-known facts about the area. As a former Texan, I can't wait to go back and experience them for myself". Pandra Dickson "Subtle Teas Newsletter" "Tearoom owners, take warning: Ms. Torrance may fill your chairs with men. The food and the ambiance sound too great to interest women only!" John S. McCord Author, speaker, and entertainer "Ms. Torrance entertains and delights as she describes the cuisine, culture, and character of these special places. Tea for Texas will be my new traveling companion as I explore this wondrous state". Sharry Buckner Author of "The Great Stays of Texas" and "Exploring Texas with Children"

Friendships and relationships are important to women of all ages, and tea has become an increasingly important part of the friendship ritual. Teatime Treasures is a warm and friendly gift book filled with the colorful art of Joy Marie about fun times with friends over tea. The text is written in the warm and witty style of T.J. Mills, author of the best-selling Twelve Blessings of Christmas. There are six sections, each featuring a different type of tea party: Birthday Tea Mother's Day Tea Bridal Tea Baby Shower Tea Christmas Tea Friendship Tea The fourteen pages in each section include inspiring thoughts and Scripture verses, as well as ideas for decorations for each tea, a recipe for one or two goodies for the tea, games and activities, and finally a prayer appropriate for each subject.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the craft, with a wide range of techniques, stunning projects to make, and beauty shots of every item.

From drawing rooms of Victorian Britain to Ontario kitchens, rituals of afternoon tea have always delighted. Devotees to this splendid ceremony attest to the fact that tasty treats and fresh brewed tea really do have a way of seducing and calming even the most frazzled of souls. And so, it is no accident that this deliciously elegant occasion continues to entice. Capture the essence of this splendid institution through the eyes of one who learned to sup the golden brew on her Granny’s lap. Enjoy recipes from Ontario’s finest Tea Rooms, in addition to those from a Lancashire family long steeped in the tea-time tradition. By looking at the ceremony of tea drinking and the history of "taking tea" in Ontario, one comes to understand why this great institution is still very much alive and flourishing.

How often do you take time to stop what you are doing and notice what God is doing in that moment? God’s presence may be found in anything, such as in the stillness of the night, in the sound of water trickling in a brook, in the flutter of a butterfly’s wings, or in the shared hug of a loved one. In all of these things, God is there with love, peace, and joy for us, His children. Tea Time With God is about taking a moment to recognize God’s hand at work in the unique experiences of our lives. If your situation is causing you to wonder where God is, then this book will help you define who He is and allow you to seek Him whether you are Hurting Grieving Hopeless Depressed Anxious Lonely God’s presence can offer us so much: it can heal a broken heart, vanish worry and concern, and remove the burdens that weigh us down. Author Debi Ayers encourages you to take this time and stay in His presence – because there is no better place to be. Be encouraged to look for God in the center of your lives, knowing He may be in the smallest detail of your day.