Tea with a Twist: Entertaining and Cooking with Tea

by Lisa Boalt Richardson, Lauren Rubinstein (Photographer)

Tea lovers craving new and novel ideas for their next tea party will gladly put the kettle on...and the doilies away. There’s nothing old–fashioned here! Specialty tea expert and author Lisa Boalt Richardson inspires readers to set their tables for fun and serve up any of her eight contemporary tea parties. Stunning photographs by one of Atlanta’s leading photographers Lauren Rubinstein grace each page, enticing readers to indulge their guests and serve them fine tea in a fun style! The parties are simple to put together. Each tea includes easy–to–follow instructions and budget–friendly tips for brewing specialty teas, preparing delicious recipes, and decorating tables. Whether the cook chooses to pour tall glasses of the unusual bubble tea for fun–loving friends or hot, exotic masala chai tea for those seeking an adventure, it’s certain that tea time has a new twist!

Genres: Cookbooks, Tea, Food

72 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jacquie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many cute ideas for different themed tea parties! And some very practical tips. I look forward to testing out some of the recipes.

[Patricia Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

his has to be one of the prettiest books I have been given! Every photograph is perfect. The ideas for themed teas are easy to do and the recipes are easy to understand and create.

After reading the book I went to her blog and it was Tea Nirvana!! This is one that will stay on my shelf!