Friendsgiving Fête

Photography by John O’Hagan • Photo Styling by Melissa Sturdivant Smith, Donna Nichols, and Courtni Bodiford • Food Styling by Kathleen Kanen • Recipe Development by Izzie Turner

Gather with dear ones for a gracious afternoon tea filled with gratitude centered around a lovely table, seasonal fare, and copious cups of tea.

To accompany this delectable fall menu, serve these comforting teas from The Boulder Tea Company for a pleasant teatime. Order by phone at 303-817-7057 or online at boulderteaco.com.

Scone Course:

Begin your festive gathering with our delicious Gruyère & Winter Herb Scones paired with a cup of Golden Tippy Yunnan.

Savories Course:

Next, serve guests a pot of Nuwara Eliya OP Ceylon Black Tea alongside our scrumptious Cranberry-Brie Puffs, Whipped Pumpkin Feta Crostini, and Turkey-Bacon Roll-Ups.

Sweets Course:

Bring your friendsgiving afternoon tea to the sweetest close with a teapot full of Le Marche Apple Spice Rooibos paired with our delectable Sweet Potato–Marshmallow Tartlets, Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake, and Gingersnap Acorn Truffles.

Resources:

Anna Weatherley Simply Anna Gold teapot, flat cup and saucer set, salad plate, bread and butter plate, 3-tiered serving tray, and oblong tray; Anna Weatherley Green Scalloped charger; Anna Weatherley Antique White dinner plate; Rosenthal Sanssouci White creamer, covered sugar bowl, jam bowl, and 15-inch oval serving platter; Oneida Silver Golden Julliard spreader, pastry fork, teaspoon, and demitasse spoon from Replacements, Ltd. Estate Linen napkins and tablecloth from April Cornell. All other items from private collection. Location courtesy of Mary Lee Braswell.