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An Urban Tea on the Go

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Sometimes, the portability of the party is paramount. A concert in the park or a trip to a nearby museum calls for a hamper packed with easy to transport delights. Opt for food items that can be eaten out of hand. Little wide-mouth Mason jars hold just enough for each serving of salad. Wrap sandwiches in waxed paper and tie with baker’s twine. Though you and your guests are on the go, with a bit of preplanning, a civilized tea can be produced from the trunk of the car. Now is the occasion to use those vintage plaid Thermoses and throws you have collected. Make sure to preheat your Thermos with very hot water before adding tea so the tea will be hot when you are ready to serve. Your tea party on the go can be a welcome oasis of homemade hospitality in an urban setting.

Menu

Beverages:

Thermoses of Assam Tea and Decaf Breakfast Tea
Lemon Sparkling Water

Savories:
Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Peppers and Caramelized Onion on Baguette
Chevre, Arugla, and Fig Jam on Raisin Nut Bread
Half Pint Mason Jar Salad: Cucumber, Artichoke Heart, and Grape Tomato with Herb Vinaigrette
Spiced Almonds

Sweets:
Chocolate Shortbread Petticoat Tails
Cherry-Berry Hand Pies
Lemon Tea Bread


Recipes Included:
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Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches on Baguette
You will need to start making the filling for these unforgettable sandwiches the day before your Urban Tea on the Go, and we are hoping you will have time to rush out to a good bakery to buy a very fresh baguette before assembling the sandwiches the day of your Urban Tea. While you’re out shopping, go to your favorite deli and pick up some nice cold cuts and sliced cheeses. We suggest slices of pepperoni, salami and mortadella, and sliced provolone, Havarti and Swiss cheeses. The deli clerk will probably wrap the meats and cheeses separately, and you can pack the little butcher paper wrapped packages right into your picnic basket when you get home. Bring along a nice little plate or platter for serving the Cold Cuts at your destination.
 
Chevre, Arugula and Fig Jam Sandwiches on Raisin Nut Bread
These sophisticated sandwiches are surprisingly easy to make, as all of the ingredients can be purchased at a good grocery, and all you need to do is assemble the sandwiches shortly before your urban adventure begins.

Cucumber, Artichoke Heart and Grape Tomato Salad with herb Vinaigrette
This easy, fresh and tasty salad can be transported in individual servings in charming little Mason jars, one for each guest. Double or triple the recipe depending on the size of your group.

Spiced Almonds
These savory almonds will add extra flavor and protein to your Urban Tea. Serve them from an attractive communal bowl, but give each of your guests a spoon, so they can help themselves. 
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Chocolate Shortbread Petticoat Tails
Shortbread has come a long way since its origins in Scotland at least 300 years ago. This crunchy, buttery cookie can now be found in many flavors, including chocolate. And Shortbread has always been a good traveler. It keeps well and likes to be taken on outings, preferably in a little metal box. Shortbread can be made in many shapes; when it is baked in a round tart pan and then cut into pointed wedges, they are referred to as Petticoat Tails.

Cherry-Berry Hand Pies
Your guests will love the big fruit flavor packed into these portable little hand pies. Fresh blackberries and dried cherries are encased in the sturdy dough, ready to be eaten out of hand, with a thermos of hot tea. Yum!

Lemon Tea Bread
​This intensely flavored lemon quick bread will charm your guests at your Urban Tea on the Go. It is actually a portable loaf cake rather than a bread and will be served with the other sweets. You can make this tea bread a day early; keep it at room temperature, tightly wrapped, in the pan in which it was baked. Pack the loaf pan, still wrapped, in your picnic basket, and bring along an oblong platter or cutting board for serving.
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  • Home
  • About/Blog
    • Who We Are
    • Our Credentials
    • Tea Travels - Rose's Blog
    • Cakes and Tea - Kathleen's Blog
    • Contact Us
  • The Tea Book
    • The Road Back to Civilization
    • A Brief History of Tea
    • Philosophy of Tea >
      • Harmony
      • Humility
      • Respect
      • Creativity
    • Guidelines for the Host/Hostess >
      • Gathering and Greeting
      • Sharing Stories
      • Sharing Food
      • Sending the Guests Home
    • Guidelines for the Guest >
      • Respect Your Hostess/Host
      • Bring a Gift if You Wish
      • Practice Humility
      • Monitor Your Conversation
      • Arrive with a Grateful Attitude
      • Help if Help is Needed
      • Do Not Criticize
      • Leave Gracefully
      • Send a Thank You Note
    • A Checklist for Planning a Tea Party
    • Teas of the World and How to Make Tea >
      • A Sampling of Teas
      • Herbal Teas and Tisanes
      • How to Make Tea
      • Making Iced Tea
      • Tea Concentrate
      • Brewing Tea for a Crowd
    • Tea Utensils and Accessories >
      • Tea Kettle
      • Tea Pot
      • Tea Cozy
      • Teacups
      • Plates
      • Silverware
      • Teacart
      • Tea Strainer
      • Tea Infuser
      • Three-Tiered Server
      • Cream Pitcher and Sugar Bowl
      • Cake Pedestal
      • Trifle Bowl
      • Jam Pots
      • Serving Dishes, Platters, and Trays
      • Silver Tea Set or Silver Tray
      • Linens
      • Kitchen Equipment for Food Preparation
    • Tea Menu Basics >
      • Sandwiches and Savories
      • Savory Spreads and Dips
      • Scones and Tea Breads >
        • About Lemons
    • Afternoon Tea and the Four Seasons >
      • A Spring Tea
      • An Outdoor Summer Tea
      • An Autumn Afternoon Tea
      • A Winter Afternoon Tea
    • A Calendar of Tea Parties >
      • January: A Japanese New Year’s Tea
      • February: A Valentine’s Day Tea
      • March: A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea
      • April: An Easter Tea
      • May: A Mother’s Day Tea
      • June: A Wedding Reception Tea >
        • Lemon Yogurt Wedding Cake
      • July: A Picnic Tea
      • August: A Family Reunion Tea >
        • A North American Family Reunion Tea
        • An Eastern Mediterranean Family Reunion Tea
        • A Kosher Family Reunion Tea
        • A Scandinavian Family Reunion Tea
      • September: An Ozark Farm Harvest Tea
      • October: A Tea to Honor Our Ancestors (Dia de los Muertos)
      • November: A Post Thanksgiving Tea
      • December: A Christmas Tea >
        • In Defense of Fruitcake: Fruitcakes and Candied Fruit
    • A World of Tea Parties >
      • A Chinese Dim Sum Tea
      • A Portuguese Tea
      • A Classic British Afternoon Tea
      • An Indian Chai Party
      • A California Tea
      • A Hawaiian Tea
      • An Italian Tea
      • An American Southern Tea
      • A Russian Tea
      • A French Afternoon Tea
      • A Kosher Tea with Tradional Jewish Foods
    • Afternoon Tea for Special Occasions >
      • An Afternoon Tea for Children
      • A Tea for Our Elders
      • A Honey Bee Tea in the Garden
      • An Urban Tea on the Go
      • Tea for One
      • Afternoon Tea for a Large Group
      • A Vegan Tea
      • A Rose Tea
  • Purchase Recipes
  • Resources
    • Bibliography and Resources
    • Menu and Recipe Index
    • Commercial Food Products
    • Glossary