Anniversary Giveaway: A Celebration of a Year of Tea & Inspiration

Find a year of tea party inspiration to celebrate the seasons and holidays. You’ll find tea-pairing suggestions, party themes, as well as easy and delicious recipes to enjoy with your favorite cuppa and for teatime. 

Find a year of tea inspiration to celebrate the seasons and holidays. You’ll find tea-pairing suggestions, party themes, as well as easy and delicious recipes to enjoy with your favorite cuppa and for teatime #teatime #teaparty #recipe #giveaway ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Welcome to a special edition of Tea on Tuesdays!

Pam and I are celebrating our third year anniversary of Tea on Tuesdays

and taking a look back at our year of tea.

☕ 🎉 🥳 🫖

Sharing our love of tea with an anniversary giveaway ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

 This is a photo heavy post, so pour yourself a cuppa or a tall glass of iced tea and get comfy!

Click on the highlighted links if you’d like more details and / or  recipes.

You’ll find the giveaway details at the bottom of this post.

Pretty floral teacups #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

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Butterfly Charcuterie Board and the magic of Butterfly Pea Tea #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

The Magic of Butterfly Pea Flower Tea & Butterfly Charcuterie Board

Find inspiration and steps to create a butterfly charcuterie board and discover the magic and metamorphosis of butterfly pea flower tea.

Portmeirion Botanic Teapot with hydrangeas and butterfly-themed tea on the porch #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

TeeLux Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is tea with magical properties!

Fun fact: Butterfly pea flowers are one of many plants that fall into the category of a pH indicator as the color changes from blue to purple, then pink, when any form of acidity, such as lemon juice, is added.

Sunny Lakeside Table and Teat with Sunflowers #alfresco #lake #tablescape #teatime ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Sunny Lakeside Table and Teatime with Sunflowers

Tea with Sunflowers and Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea

Harney & Sons most popular flavored tea . . .

a blend of black teas, three types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet cloves.

Tea with Sunflowers and Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea; a blend of black teas, three types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet cloves #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Sunflower Teapot was a new purchase. I loved the footed design and

bees buzzing on the handle and among the sunflowers.

Autumns Delight Table + Pumpkin Spice Tea and Treats for fall tea #transferware #tea #tablescape #owl #teatime #teaparty #fitzandfloyd ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Autumns Delight Table + Pumpkin Spice Tea and Treats

Raise a teacup and delight in Autumn! Shorter fall days with cooler weather calls for slowing down, sipping and savoring Pumpkin Spice Season! You’ll find table inspiration and an assortment of treats that you can find at the supermarket if you don’t have time to bake.

Fitz and Floyd’s Autumn Woods series teapot with owl and Harney & Sons Pumpkin Spice Tea for fall tea with Autumns Delight transferware #transferware #tea #tablescape #owl #teatime #teaparty #fitzandfloyd ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

A new-to-me tea set is part of Fitz and Floyd’s Autumn Woods series,

circa 1994, when Fitz and Floyd was in its heyday.

Harney & Sons Pumpkin Spice Tea

is a light-bodied herbal tea, that’s caffeine-free, with a wonderful aroma and subtle pumpkin spice flavor!

Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars start with a Biscoff cookie crumb base and are topped with a sweet streusel for some welcome texture, crunch and flavor! Warmly spiced, these layered bars make a delicious fall treat or Thanksgiving dessert, ideal to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee #pumpkinspiece #recipe #fall #thanksgiving #tea ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Giving Thanks for Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars with Sweet Streusel Topping

Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars start with a Biscoff cookie crumb base and are topped with a sweet streusel for some welcome texture, crunch and flavor! Warmly spiced, these layered bars make a delicious fall treat or Thanksgiving dessert, ideal to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Harney & Sons Chai features black tea from India, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and natural cardamom and vanilla flavors #pumpkinspiece #recipe #fall #thanksgiving #tea ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Harney & Sons Chai is a new version of one of their early blends, Indian Spice tea. It features black tea from India, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and natural cardamom and vanilla flavors. The spice of nutmeg and cardamom really comes through. I don’t take milk with my tea as a rule, but it’s ideal to enjoy with milk and sugar.

Christmas Morning Coffee Cake! Tart dried cherries join salty pistachios for hints of festive red and green, with a warmly spiced streusel topping and sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for Christmas morning, teatime or anytime you slice it! ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Tea with St. Nicholas and Christmas Morning Coffee Cake

 Tart dried cherries join salty pistachios for hints of festive red and green, with a warmly spiced streusel topping and sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for Christmas morning, teatime or anytime you slice it!

Harney and Sons Holiday Spiced Black Tea is a black tea spiced with citrus, almond, clove and cinnamon #teatime #teaparty #recipe #christmas ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Join me by the twinkling lights of the tree for a cup of Holiday Spiced Tea!

Harney and Sons Holiday Tea is a black tea spiced with citrus, almond, clove and cinnamon.

Winter Nesting Tea with Chai Latte and Almond Sugar Dove Cookies #teatime #teaparty #recipe #winter ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Winter Nesting Tea with Chai Latte and Almond Sugar Dove Cookies

Stay warm and cozy with a winter tea by our Winter Nesting Tree!

Chai Latte, DIY Tea Cozy and recipe for Almond Sugar Dove Cookies that take flight from flavorful almond extract, a layer of sweet almond buttercream and sliced almonds to mimic feathers! #teatime #teaparty #recipe #winter ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

You’ll find a recipe for Chai Latte, a DIY Tea Cozy and recipe for Almond Sugar Dove Cookies that take flight from flavorful almond extract, a layer of sweet almond buttercream and sliced almonds to mimic feathers.

Find a recipe and method to make embossed buttery shortbread cookies, infused with the flavor of Earl Grey Tea and the fragrant notes of bergamot. Dress these cookies up for tea with a pretty decorative relief pattern, or alternatively, use a simple slice-and-bake method for a flavorful teatime treat. #blueandwhite #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Steeped in Lore: Beloved Earl Grey Tea and Buttery Embossed Shortbread Cookies

Find a recipe and method to make embossed buttery shortbread cookies, infused with the flavor of Earl Grey Tea and the fragrant notes of bergamot. Dress these cookies up for tea with a pretty decorative relief pattern, or alternatively, use a simple slice-and-bake method for a flavorful teatime treat.

Pretty blue and white teacup and Johnson Brothers Devon Cottage plate #teatime #blueandwhite #tea #earlgrey #shortbread #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Join me for a cup of Taylors of Harrogate Earl Grey, which uses the finest quality black orthodox Congou leaves from China, selected for their smooth, mellow taste, blended with the natural essential oils of bergamot.

Everybunny’s Favorite: Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze! They can go directly from the freezer to the oven with just a few extra minutes of baking time to enjoy for a spring or Easter tea or brunch #teatime #carrotcake #scones #recipe #easter #spring ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Everybunny’s Favorite: Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze

Enjoy these tender scones fresh the oven; make ahead and reheat; or freeze them unbaked. They can go directly from the freezer to the oven with just a few extra minutes of baking time to enjoy for a spring or Easter tea or brunch.

Harney & Sons Chai features black tea from India, blended with cardamom seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and natural cardamom and vanilla flavors. The warming spices complement the spices found in carrot cake, or carrot cake scones #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Harney & Sons Chai features black tea from India, blended with cardamom seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and natural cardamom and vanilla flavors. The warming spices complement the spices found in carrot cake, or carrot cake scones.

Hop down the bunny trail to find spring or Easter tea party inspiration, along with some sweet and savory treats.  You’ll also find a recipe for Mini Carrot Cakes that hop from a box mix! #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Celebrate Spring or Easter with a Tea Party with Bunnies & Mini Carrot Cakes

Hop down the bunny trail to find spring or Easter tea party inspiration, along with some sweet and savory treats.  You’ll also find a recipe for Mini Carrot Cakes that hop from a box mix!

Mini Carrot Tea Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, topped with edible violas for Spring or Easter! #easter #spring #teatime #bunnies #rabbit #recipes #teaparty #tablescape ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Join me for a cup of Paris Tea by Harney & Sons,  a fruity black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors and hint of lemony bergamot with a delightful aroma!

Paris Tea by Harney & Sons,  a fruity black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors and hint of lemony bergamot with a delightful aroma #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

It’s a favorite of Harney & Sons’ tea aficionados and a top-selling variety,

second only to Hot Cinnamon Spice.

Strawberry-themed tea on the porch #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Celebrate Strawberry Season with a Sweet Treat: Strawberry Lemonade Bars

No mixer required for these bright, lemony bars that are topped with a sweet and tangy strawberry frosting! Ideal to enjoy with a cup of tea or anytime you need a sweet treat.

Strawberry Lemonade Bars! No mixer required for these bright, lemony bars that are topped with a sweet and tangy strawberry frosting! Ideal to enjoy with a cup of tea or anytime you need a sweet treat! #teatime #recipe #strawberries #strawberrylemonadebars ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Ideal to enjoy with a cup of tea or anytime you need a sweet treat.

Patriotic Tea Party and Lemon Cornmeal Tea Cakes topped with Lemon Curd Buttercream and berries #tea #transferware #tablescape #tablesetting #patriotic #americana #redwhiteandblue #flag ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue: Patriotic Tea Party on the Porch

Celebrate the Sweet Land of Liber-Tea and the Red, White and Blue with a Patriotic Tea Party

and Lemon Cornmeal Tea Cakes with Lemon Curd Buttercream.

Harney & Sons Blueberry Green Tea  is a green tea combining blueberry, lemongrass and vanilla for an artfully blended brew #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Harney & Sons Blueberry Green Tea  is a green tea combining blueberry,

lemongrass and vanilla for an artfully blended brew.

Teacup Charcuterie for a tea party or shower #teaparty #charcuterie #teacups ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Easy Entertaining: Teacup Charcuterie & Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea + Cocktail

Serve up some CharcuTEArie in teacups . . . a pretty and festive way to serve individual portions of charcuterie! Endlessly customizable for a tea party, shower or gathering and an easy way to entertain.

Teacup Charcuterie and Hibiscus Tea Cocktail for summer tea party or soiree #teaparty #charcuterie #teacups ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

You’ll also find a favorite and refreshing tea for summer and hibiscus tea cocktail.

Southern Lady Luncheons Teas & Holiday Celebrations and Teacup Giveaway #teatime #teaparty #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

To celebrate our year in tea, Pam and I are both giving away a teacup, along with a copy of

Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess

The ability to be a gracious hostess is a timeless craft, one that is just as important today as years past. This beautiful fully illustrated book presents 17 menus with over 90 recipes, some of the best from Southern Lady magazine, as well as entertaining tips and ideas to help continue the legacy of gracious Southern hospitality.

Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

Divided into four seasons, you’ll also find themed celebrations with menus for

Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, including Bridal and Baby Showers.

Baby Shower inspiration from Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

Flower arrangement and inspiration from Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

Several recipes that caught my eye including. . .

Cherry Scones from Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

Cherry Scones. . .

 Teacakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Sugared Fruit from Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

These pretty Teacakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Sugared Fruit featured on the cover. . .

Fall arrangement in Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

And I’m already dreaming of fall and fall flavors. . .

Sweet Potato Gingerbread with Maple Pecan Butter Sauce in Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

Sweet Potato Gingerbread with Maple Pecan Butter Sauce . . .

Apple Pear Cranberry Pie in Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine

and Apple Pear Cranberry Pie!

Teacup Giveaway and copy of Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations: A Year of Menus for the Gracious Hostess from Southern Lady Magazine ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

To enter the giveaway and for a chance to win a copy of Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations along with a teacup:

☕ Leave a comment telling me your favorite tea or teatime treat

☕ Pin a photo from this post and leave a comment telling me so.

☕ Subscribers/followers automatically get a second entry; subscribe by email and let me know by comment.

The Pin/Save button pops up on the upper left corner of each photo.

This giveaway is open to those living in the continental U.S. through midnight July 29th.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Visit Pam to see her year of tea and chance to win a pretty teacup

and copy of Luncheons, Teas & Holiday Celebrations:

Pam at Everyday Living

Find a year of tea inspiration to celebrate the seasons and holidays. You’ll find tea-pairing suggestions, party themes, as well as easy and delicious recipes to enjoy with your favorite cuppa and for teatime #teatime #teaparty #recipe #giveaway ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

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  98 comments for “Anniversary Giveaway: A Celebration of a Year of Tea & Inspiration

  1. Lisa
    July 22, 2025 at 6:13 am

    I love Green Tea and Scones

  2. jcsf2
    July 22, 2025 at 6:14 am

    Thank you for the beauty that you bring to us. My favorite tea is the decaf version of Paris. It is such a wonderful tea.

  3. Jerrie Stanton
    July 22, 2025 at 6:29 am

    Wow, so many wonderful recipes! I love the teacup for your anniversary giveaway and the book looks like it has so many delicious recipes. Congratulations on three years of creativity inspiring us each month for Tea on Tuesday. My favorite tea is Earl Grey and I can never resist a scone! I’m a subscriber and pinned your collage. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Jerrie

  4. Pam
    July 22, 2025 at 6:41 am

    Good morning, Mary. The round-up of your year of tea is stunning. The tea settings, delicious food and recipes are all amazing. Looking back, I just love the sunflower teapot, it speaks of summer!

    Thank you for your inspiration and ideas. It is a joy to share tea with you each month! Happy Tuesday ☕️💕

  5. Pamela
    July 22, 2025 at 7:03 am

    Coffee gets me going in the morning but tea is my afternoon and evening drink. In the summer I enjoy an Iced Mint Tea or Iced Ginger Peach. Those Dove cookies are so sweet. Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions.

  6. Ann Woleben
    July 22, 2025 at 7:15 am

    My favorite tea is Earl Grey. I make a pot in the morning and sometimes drink it throughout the day. I pinned the photo of the carrot cake scones. The teapot and teacups with bunnies are so precious. My sister takes care of her 7 year-old granddaughter during the summer months. I have invited them for a tea party and an afternoon of crafts.

  7. Pat
    July 22, 2025 at 7:16 am

    Good morning, Mary. As always such a wonderful review of a year of tea! My favorite tea is hard to pinpoint but I’ll say Lady Grey. I also like scones and even my oldest great grandson loves making and eating them! Thank you for your generous giveaway. Congrats to you and Pam.

  8. Pat
    July 22, 2025 at 7:18 am

    I forgot to say that I’ve been a long time subscriber!

  9. Ly
    July 22, 2025 at 7:30 am

    Green tea and shortbread!!!

  10. Sandra Brown
    July 22, 2025 at 7:33 am

    Your tea posts are among my fav! Who am I kidding, all your posts are my fav! I am a big afternoon tea fan and this book would be a great addition to my tea library in addition to providing me some new, fresh ideas for my teas. My fav tea right now is a Ginger Peach tea from the Republic of Tea. I love a peach tea in the summertime. I pinned your teacup charcuterie —that butterfly cracker is just a hit! Hoping to be a winner! (& I’m an email subscriber!😉)

  11. Ksthy
    July 22, 2025 at 7:41 am

    Congratulations
    What a wonder year of eating memories!!

  12. July 22, 2025 at 7:46 am

    My favorite tea has always been Harney and Sons hot cinnamon spice. I didn’t realize they had a holiday tea, so I’m going to give that a try. Perhaps my favorite will change.

  13. Robyn
    July 22, 2025 at 7:52 am

    Good morning
    I love loose tea from a local tea shop called Hot Cincinnati Spice Rooibos blend. It’s probably similar to the Hot Cinnamon Spice you mentioned. The only other things needed are a comfy chair and a cool breeze!

  14. Judy
    July 22, 2025 at 7:55 am

    Beautiful post about tea and treats!

  15. July 22, 2025 at 7:55 am

    I’ve been a subscriber since your blog began.

  16. Patricia S
    July 22, 2025 at 8:07 am

    Hello Mary Thank you for your inspiration all of which I now share with not only my daughters but now granddaughters
    My favorite tea (after trying many gourmet varieties) is still Lipton and no one makes a more delicious scone than my granddaughters Olivia. There is nothing better with a cup of tea!

  17. Shelley Welch
    July 22, 2025 at 8:10 am

    Hi Mary! Health reasons have pushed me into decaf and herbal teas. This summer I am alternating between my all time favorite, double bergamot earl gray and hibiscus. I can get the double bergamot as a loose tea from Stash’s. I also love a good green ginger either from Tazo or the local tea and spice company. When there are leftovers from our frequent appetizer gatherings, I love goat cheese stuffed dates with prosciutto as my snack.

  18. Julianne
    July 22, 2025 at 8:40 am

    Ohhh this book looks sooo beautiful!! My favorite tea time treat is my heart-shaped strawberry-rosemary scones!!

  19. Julianne
    July 22, 2025 at 8:41 am

    I pinned the Almond Dove Sugar Cookies!! Sooo pretty for a winter tea!!

  20. Cheryl
    July 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

    Hi Mary, I have been a longtime subscriber and must admit that Tea on Tuesday posts are my favorite! I am a tea lover and my favorite tea varies by the time of day…in the morning I always drink an English Breakfast blend…afternoon my favorite is Harney & Son’s Paris…and evening is usually a chamomile blend. I do love a scone with tea and had to pin the carrot cake scone. Oh, it looks so yummy!

  21. Ellrn
    July 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

    Mary, it was hard to pick my favorite picture. I pinned your NEW TO ME tea & teapot AUTUMN DELIGHT TABLE! That owl teapot is sooo cute and I love any kind of spice tea! I also really like my cherry kuchen bars I make with my tea & coffee! Dare I mention coffee!!! Thank you for the beautiful post!!!

    • Ellen
      July 22, 2025 at 8:54 am

      Sorry, but I made a mistake typing my name…in the name line it should be ELLEN!!! NOT Ellrn! Thank you

  22. July 22, 2025 at 8:48 am

    Hi Mary, I have pinned the carrot cake scones and the sweet potato gingerbread. Can’t wait for fall to arrive to try both of these!

  23. Ellen
    July 22, 2025 at 8:51 am

    I pinned the AUTUMN DELIGHT TABLE!! 🦉🦉🦉

  24. July 22, 2025 at 8:56 am

    Such a beautiful year of Tea Time Tuesdays! I especially love the Strawberry themed one. The book looks fabulous, you and Pam should publish one!
    Jenna

  25. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors
    July 22, 2025 at 9:09 am

    Good morning, Mary! I can’t believe it is the third anniversary of TOT. Where has the time gone? You have shared a breathtaking look back on all of your gorgeous tea settings. There are so many pretty dishes and beautiful florals. Not to mention all of the yummy treats. You always share the best recipes. Congratulations on your anniversary!

  26. July 22, 2025 at 9:14 am

    Congratulations on Three Years of Tea on Tuesdays! How fabulous that you both have these beautiful Tea Times! I have enjoyed each and every tea time with you.
    Thank you also for having me as a guest for Tea on Tuesdays. I am always honored to be with my sweet tea-loving friends.
    Good Luck to the person who wins! How fun!

  27. Kari
    July 22, 2025 at 9:18 am

    Mary I have to agree with Jenna…you and Pam should publish a book on your tea parties. The pictures from the two of your would rival any book on the market today. Each post makes one feel invited to come, sit and sip tea with an old friend. And the wonderful baked goods are an added incentive. thanks for always inspiring and providing wonderful DIY and delicious recipes. I love all your tea yearly round-ups. (I also envy your storage space for all your tea sets) Have a great and wonderful week and stay cool.

  28. Rita C.
    July 22, 2025 at 9:21 am

    Mary, what a wonderful recap of a great assortment of teas, recipes and vignettes! I have to say, the January theme with the almond cookies and tea cozy struck a chord with me (that’s the one I pinned, to three different boards – seasonal inspiration, crafty, and desserts boards), but each month’s theme is so perfectly matched to the season it reflects. I also put that Holiday tea in my cart, and added Paris to my shopping list on Amazon!
    You & Pam have converted me to drinking tea this year – more than coffee! My favorite flavor is Tangerine, a Yogi brand flavor. It’s labeled as Positive Energy, and I love it, hot or cold (this morning’s). My cabinet is overflowing with new flavors I keep trying.
    Thank you for this opportunity to share your love of tea and the anniversary. Happy 3rd, and many more!

  29. Lanita Anderson
    July 22, 2025 at 9:27 am

    So many beautiful tables and beautiful dishes for the perfect tea gathering! My favorite teas are Perfectly Mint by Bigelow and Hot Cinnamon Spice by Harney & Sons – and both go perfectly with my favorite treat, buttery shortbread! Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful, creative ideas and for a wonderful giveaway opportunity!

  30. Lanita Anderson
    July 22, 2025 at 9:29 am

    I am a long-time subscriber and follower of your blog!

  31. Lanita Anderson
    July 22, 2025 at 9:31 am

    I posted about the Tea Party Inspiration and Giveaway on my Pinterest page under “Teapots and Tea Parties”.

  32. Lanita Anderson
    July 22, 2025 at 9:35 am

    My favorite teas are Perfectly Mint by Bigelow and Hot Cinnamon Spice by Harney & Sons, and both go perfectly with my favorite sweet treat, buttery shortbread!

  33. Barb E
    July 22, 2025 at 9:36 am

    I recently had the pleasure of visiting a local tea room with my daughter and some friends. I enjoyed a delicious cup of Apricot tea, surely a favorite. Accompanied with a delicious quiche made it the perfect pair. Thank you for this generous giveaway. Pinned!

  34. Lauren S
    July 22, 2025 at 9:41 am

    Congratulations on your third anniversary, Mary! I’ve enjoyed Tea on Tuesday since its inception. This post is a visual delight and has me hankering for a sweet treat! The tea book you’re giving away looks wonderful. Thanks for your generosity.

  35. Lauren S
    July 22, 2025 at 9:42 am

    I am a long time subscriber.

  36. Lauren S
    July 22, 2025 at 9:45 am

    I pinned the photo of the pumpkin cheese bars with streusel topping. They look delicious. Also, the dove almond cookies are beautiful.

  37. Mary L
    July 22, 2025 at 9:46 am

    Such a lovely book, thank you for the chance to win it. My favorite tea is Tao Organic Green Tea with a slice of lime or lemon.

  38. Penni R
    July 22, 2025 at 9:58 am

    Beautiful. My favorite tea is Earl Grey.

  39. Clara
    July 22, 2025 at 9:59 am

    A beautiful post Mary! That little owl tea pot is adorable! Although I drink a lot of black iced tea, I don’t drink any hot beverages but always enjoy Tea on Tuesdays! Your presentations are always so inviting and pretty. Stay cool in this life threatening weather! Clara❤️

  40. July 22, 2025 at 10:01 am

    So much inspiration. Love it all. You have a way with vignettes. I love pumpkin spice tea. Since it’s cool this morning, I would welcome a nice cup of it.i am a subscriber, plus I pinned the delicious sweet potato cake. Congrats on your third year anniversary.

  41. July 22, 2025 at 10:05 am

    Wonderful post today! My favorite tea is Republic of Tea’s Blackberry Sage.

  42. dreamilybanana301f71f212
    July 22, 2025 at 10:21 am

    All of your party posts are gorgeous.

  43. Joy b
    July 22, 2025 at 10:27 am

    My favorite teatime treat is scones, and the “cherry scones” from the giveaway book sounds delightful!

  44. Joy B
    July 22, 2025 at 10:28 am

    And I subscribe to your blog via email. I especially love the Tuesday tea posts.

  45. mlpodolski
    July 22, 2025 at 10:28 am

    Mary your posts are always uplifting!  It puts me in a happy place every morning!  My favorite tea is Earl Gray, love it in the late afternoon.  Sent from my T-Mobile Device

  46. July 22, 2025 at 10:59 am

    Thank you for the opportunity to enter your beautiful giveaway! I am a subscriber and my favorite tea is peppermint, along with others. I pinned one of your photos on my Giveaways board.

  47. Debbie Darlington
    July 22, 2025 at 11:01 am

    Good morning Mary!
    I enjoy your “Tuesday Tea” posts ever so much. My taste in tea is pretty basic: PG Tips. I LOVE scones, but I also like cucumber sandwiches. Unfortunately I don’t have either of these very often which makes the enjoyment of them all the greater, I think.

  48. Linda Hovgaard
    July 22, 2025 at 11:36 am

    Just seeing all your lovely teapots, teacups and teatime desserts is a treat for me! I do love any lemon dessert with a hot (or iced) cup of tea, especially a good lemon bar or lemon pound cake. To me it compliments a nice tea very well.

  49. Linda Hovgaard
    July 22, 2025 at 11:41 am

    I pinned “A Year of Teatime Inspirations Anniversary” and I have all or most of your Teatime Tuesday posts pinned. They are so inspirational, fun and lovely!

  50. Michele M.
    July 22, 2025 at 12:42 pm

    Oh. my word I left drool all over my keyboard at this post full of eye candy and ideas and inspiration. Woah. A book deal is what you need, Mary! SO it isn’t easy to pick a fav pin but today I pinned your easter napkin tutorial and your lemon strawberry bars recipe. As for my fav tea – years ago when I posted a LOT of teatime posts on my blog The Nest at Finch Rest I stated that by FAR my fav tea is Harney and Sons PARIS. My second fav is Twining’s Christmas Tea in the green box. I drink it all year. And my fav summertime tea is Twining’s Black Current. I drink almost black teas exclusively. I do like a green tea when I eat Asian cuisine though. As far as my fav teatime treat – for sweets I love a simple vanilla currant scone, or a Scottish Shortbread cookie. Lastly, congrats on a year of teatime anniversary! I’d be so delighted to be a winner of your generous giveaway. Thank you so much. Sorry this is so long. Yikes.

  51. Christine Anderson
    July 22, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    I pinned TeaCup Charcuterie and love Earl Grey tea with vanilla cream!
    Always give me a cucumber sandwich!

  52. Adrienne Selvy Hochee
    July 22, 2025 at 1:23 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Mary. I loved all of the seasonal recipes and am thinking of seasonal teas with my besties to try them.
    I pinned the charcuterie tea cup. Quits unusual and clever.

  53. Janice Casey
    July 22, 2025 at 1:47 pm

    Hi Mary! What a wonderful trip down memory lane with Tea on Tuesdays. I made the Strawberry Lemonade Bars and they were a huge success and loved by all. Recipes I look forward to trying are Sweet Potato Ginger Bread and Apple Pear Cranberry Pie – which make me think of Fall on these HOT days of summer (100+ around here). The photo I pinned is of the Teacup Charcuterie – such a cute and creative idea!! As always, thank you for a great post. Love from CaseyCuisine (Janice)

  54. Linda Gray
    July 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    My favorite tea is Earl Grey and I like cake or cookies to go with it for a little afternoon pick-me-up. I pinned the charcuterie tea cup – such a cute idea! I’m a long time subscriber and find so much inspiration on your blog.

  55. Marion
    July 22, 2025 at 3:36 pm

    With my tea I like cookies and or a Twinkie. I am a subscriber. Pinned the picture of the book and tea cup.
    Marion

  56. Donna G
    July 22, 2025 at 4:15 pm

    Hot Cinnamon Spice is a favorite! I do have to try the Holiday and Paris teas! Love the autumn brown transferware pic, my favorite season. Happy 3rd Anniversary, and thank you for the beauty and wonderful recipes! I am a subscriber.

  57. Sandra
    July 22, 2025 at 4:23 pm

    Greetings. I just enjoyed a cup of hot black tea with vanilla. I pinned the small carrot cakes with cream cheese topping. Yum.

  58. Sally Milano
    July 22, 2025 at 5:01 pm

    My favorite webssite of many, years,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wonderful the best of the best!

  59. Sally Milano
    July 22, 2025 at 5:09 pm

    I am a home economist of many years

  60. July 22, 2025 at 5:10 pm

    I am retired but a cookbook author and retired test kitchen home economist! Loved my work and thus appreciate all that comes my way per your website!

  61. July 22, 2025 at 5:38 pm

    I love an almond shortbread cookies with my tea. I love to dunk my cookie in my tea. Yummy!

  62. Terri E
    July 22, 2025 at 5:39 pm

    Mary, I have had the best day looking and pinning so many of your photos, recipes and ideas! I pinned the almond sugar dove cookies. Just beautiful!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a teatime book. I subscribe to teatime magazine and they have such wonderful recipes. This book looks like so much fun!!

  63. July 22, 2025 at 5:40 pm

    I pinned the almond dove sugar cookie. I can’t wait to make them!

  64. July 22, 2025 at 5:41 pm

    I subscribe via email

  65. Terri E
    July 22, 2025 at 5:43 pm

    Mary, my favorite tea is Paris tea by Harney and sons. I first tried from your post and I still love it! I enjoy coconut scones from highland scones co from Birmingham, Al. I have not mastered making my own. But still try on occasion.
    Many many thanks for all you do!!

  66. Marcia G.
    July 22, 2025 at 6:08 pm

    I found your blog on Pinterest about a year ago and immediately subscribed. Your tea time posts are my favorites and have inspired me to create my own tablescapes for tea parties with friends. The latest was Alice in Wonderland themed! Pinned the blue hydrangeas, my favorite flower. Right now I’m drinking Republic of Tea Hibiscus Pineapple Lychee. Thanks for sharing your beautiful posts.

  67. Cherryl G.
    July 22, 2025 at 6:45 pm

    My favorites are Earl Grey Tea and any kind of scones. I pinned the sweet potato gingerbread pic. It looks yummy.

  68. Amy Kaminski
    July 22, 2025 at 6:45 pm

    I always love your “tea” posts. I love a good chai tea latte.

  69. Amy Kaminski
    July 22, 2025 at 6:47 pm

    I pinned the pistachio and cherry cake. Looks yummy!

    • Rhonda
      July 22, 2025 at 9:05 pm

      Your tables are always lovely and your sweet treats make one want to go to the kitchen and bake.
      I love any type of scones with tea.
      Thanks for sharing the year in review. It was nice to see all your ideas again.
      Pinned and subscribed

  70. July 22, 2025 at 7:12 pm

    I’m a subscriber (email) and follower. Thank you for Tea on Tuesdays. I look forward to the narrative, the beautiful pictures and the recipes. I pinned most of the posts to my Pinterest “My Sweet Tea Cottage” board. I think I might have to get the sunflower teapot.

    My favorite tea is Davidson’s Darjeeling. Sometimes I add a fruit teabag to it. It’s delicious! My favorite sweet to go along with my tea is a plain vanilla duplex cookie. So simple. So delicious.

  71. July 22, 2025 at 8:49 pm

    We have been together a long time Mary. I pinned the charcuterie in the tea cup. I am not a big tea person but my favorite is Rooibus. I love Gingerbread with it.

  72. Debbie
    July 22, 2025 at 9:05 pm

    I’m a subscriber and I pinned the sweet potato gingerbread. Looks Yummy! I love a cinnamon tea with apple bread and banana bread.

  73. July 22, 2025 at 9:21 pm

    Dear Mary, you could make your own beautiful teatime book! It was so fun to look back at all your lovely teatimes. I have so many favorite teas…Irish or English breakfast tea in the morning; in the afternoon, Paris and Tower of London, and chai tea in the Fall and Winter; for iced tea, an old favorite loose tea called Apricot Chardonnay, and black current tea. My favorite treat is any sweet, but I do love scones, and I’ll be baking some for my CharcuTEArie party next week. ❤️

  74. Marty Koons
    July 22, 2025 at 10:20 pm

    I love the hot cinnamon spice tea.
    I pinned the Christmas morning coffee cake recipe to my Christmas Recipes board.

  75. Marie
    July 22, 2025 at 11:33 pm

    Good Earth Sweet and Spicy is probably my favorite. I love so many. Biscoff cookies are a treat for me

  76. July 22, 2025 at 11:56 pm

    What a treasure trove of teatime inspiration, Mary. I always delight in these look backs. Hard to single out a favorite, each one inspires and makes me want to host tea with friends. The lakeside and the sunny sunflowers fists my nautical/coastal mode at the moment, but each one draws me to the table. Such delicious treats too! The sweetpotato gingerbread intrigues me. It not only looks scrumptious, but I’m also a fan of anything ginger. My favorite tea has long been Marco Polo, but I enjoy many varieties. Harney and Sons is a staple in my pantry. I’m drawn to their pretty tins as much as their tasty tea selections. I pinned your Fitz and Floyd’s Autumn Woods tea service. I fondly remember the heyday of Fitz and Floyd. I may need to find one of these cute teapots with that wise owl. Congratulations on 3 years of Tea on Tuesdays. It’s a mostly series I look forward to, so please keep it going.

  77. Cas
    July 23, 2025 at 12:25 am

    My favorite is a cup of Earl Grey with any lemon dessert.

  78. Cas
    July 23, 2025 at 12:26 am

    I pinned the photo of the adorable rabbit teapot and carrot scones.

  79. Cas
    July 23, 2025 at 12:28 am

    I am a subscriber and so enjoy your beautiful photos. Thank you.

  80. Julie
    July 23, 2025 at 8:16 am

    Love these beautiful photos and of course looking at the food..Yum

  81. Della
    July 23, 2025 at 7:27 pm

    Hi Mary .I love your collection of tea cups. My favorite tea is Earl Grey. I will have to try some of your tea suggestions. I really like the beautiful blue set you have. That’s my favorite and I penned it.

  82. Pamela
    July 23, 2025 at 9:26 pm

    I love Yorkshire Gold either hot or iced with a sweet biscuit. I really love all the table settings and ideas.

  83. Pamela
    July 23, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    I pinned the Fitz & Floyd owl teapot. My mother-in-law loved owls and collected them in every fashion. She would have love this teapot.

  84. Sheryl R
    July 23, 2025 at 10:03 pm

    Love looking back at your beautiful posts!! The book looks wonderful. You’re so generous! I’m a long-time follower and LOVE your blog!! My favorite tea is Earl Grey with either scones or biscotti.

  85. jennifer mckelvey-galindo
    July 24, 2025 at 4:46 am

    This is my first time visiting your site. I love the pairing you have put together. I love iced tea more than hot tea. For some reason my mouth just isn’t able to drink hot drinks. I also love any kind of baked goods.

  86. dutifullyc97185a05e
    July 24, 2025 at 8:40 am

    Hi Mary, me again. OK so I have another very favorite tea I also serve at my many tea parties and it is a true favorite. It took me a minute to remember where I found it. It is called Buckingham Palace Garden Tea and it isn’t a whole lot different than Paris in my opinion. (They blend well too.) And oh is it a pretty tea with those periwinkle colored petals in it. Highly recommend it. https://www.theteashoppewv.com/shop/buckingham-palace-garden-party/

  87. Kim
    July 24, 2025 at 7:12 pm

    Mary, you tea tables are all gorgeous – impossible to pick a favorite! You have a wonderful collection of teapots and linens, and those recipes, oh my. The sugar dove cookies are a work of art. Happy 3rd anniversary and I wish you many more.

  88. July 24, 2025 at 8:36 pm

    Mary, your post was recipe and tea therapy for my soul! I appreciate your daily dose of deliciousness and looking forward to another 365 days of good things!

  89. Jennifer H
    July 26, 2025 at 9:38 am

    Recently I discovered I like cinnamon tea. Traditional Scottish shortbread is a favorite tea time treat for me.

  90. Jennifer H
    July 26, 2025 at 9:42 am

    I pinned the strawberry lemonade bars. What a great flavor combination and the look pretty too!

  91. Lynn Barber
    July 26, 2025 at 10:51 am

    Beautiful post 🫖 My favorite tea is Harney’s “Paris” and favorite with tea is shortbread. I pinned the charcuterie teacup for future use. Lynn B.

  92. Cindi
    July 26, 2025 at 10:03 pm

    I pinned the carrot cake scone page because the tea pot is adorable!

  93. Cindi
    July 26, 2025 at 10:07 pm

    My favorite tea (right now as it changes quite often) is Taylor’s Strawberry and vanilla. This was a delightful post….so many good ideas and wonderful recipes. The book looks so interesting!

  94. Linda
    July 29, 2025 at 12:36 am

    This book looks really great – I absolutely need all the ‘Inspiration’ I can get and it looks like a wonderful book to get all the help I need/new ideas. Thank you so much!

  95. Linda
    July 29, 2025 at 12:43 am

    Oh….I forgot to add – that little pink cake is SO cute! I am always looking at decorated cakes and maybe one day can find the time to take a class – but that pink one with the little bows, etc. is so sweet! Thank you so much!

  96. Judy J Levin
    September 5, 2025 at 6:15 pm

    I love tea sandwiches, especially egg salad and cucumber. I also love teas from Angeina and Mariage Freres.

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