Teresa Barker
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How to Choose Your Favourite Tea Set
A great tea experience is not only about drinking good tea, it is also about the beautiful tea set that the tea is being served with. A tea set is such a pretty thing to behold. The colour, the style and the shape of each piece is all important in the overall look of a […]
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Blue & White Dishes and a Visit to Burleigh Pottery
So many of us love blue and white dishes. The tradition of using blue and white goes back centuries and of course the most well known blue and white pattern is Willow. There are so many varied and delightful patterns using blue and white, they must count in the thousands. I really admire the […]
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Scones: Cream First or Jam? The Ultimate High Tea Question!
We were on holiday in Cornwall and had stopped in a lovely café for a Cream Tea. It was the first time my then 6 year old son had Devonshire or Cornish cream. What would he think? I have to admit that as a tea enthusiast I was hoping he would like it. “This is […]
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Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth House
A Beautiful and Delicious Tea Experience If you are a Jane Austen fan, or even just a Pride and Prejudice fan, you’ll want to visit Chatsworth House. And as I have now been there several times, I can promise you it is well worth the visit. As you drive down the winding drive towards the […]
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An Easter Afternoon Tea
A long, glorious weekend… several days away from work and our daily commitments. Easter is the perfect time for afternoon tea. I love to relax with a cup of tea and taking that up a level to afternoon tea can be a real treat. Afternoon tea can be extravagant or simple. Of course afternoon […]
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Tea & Singing – What Do They Have in Common?
Some articles on singing express what I think is important about tea -says Teresa Barker If you have been looking at my website, or following me on Facebook, then you will know that I love tea and want to spread that love with others. I want you to find and enjoy the beauty of your […]
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Host a Valentine’s Tea for Your Friends
Valentine’s is a fabulous time to host a tea party. The timing is perfect – some people find February quiet, feel that spring is too far off and may even be still feeling the January ‘blues’! Thus, your friends may welcome a chance to come together and share a tea as well. And Valentine’s is […]
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An Autumn Tea with Apple Torte & Maple Leaf Scones
Three ideas to serve a simple autumn tea with recipes. Autumn (or Fall as some people refer to it) is my very favourite season. Of course I love the leaves turning colour, the changing light and the crisp, mild weather. It all seems to invite a quieter, perhaps more reflective time. And if you’re at […]
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Haddon Hall and the Gorgeous Tea Set
One of the most stunning historic homes we have visited in Britain is Haddon Hall. It’s in the Peak District and so many people miss it because it is close to another impressive house that gets all the attention. We do love nearby Chatsworth but we were really lucky that our B&B hosts let us […]
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Help! Friends Are Coming for Tea
Teresa, I don’t know why I did this, but caught up in the whole tea thing, I invited some friends over for a fancy afternoon tea – and I have never done this before! Help! -Georgina Dear Georgina, You can do it. Remember to take your time and allow several hours to prepare. If you […]
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