 | | Ellen Easton's interest in tea is ancestral. Her family can trace its tea roots to the early 1800s, when ancestors contributed greatly to the development of the Colony of Ceylon by building one of the largest and best cultivated tea plantations on the island.
Ancestors Sir Benjamin Phillips (1811-1889) and his son Sir George Faudel Phillips (1840-1922) both served as the Lord Mayor of London during the reign of Queen Victoria, in 1866 and 1898 respectively. Sir George Faudel Phillips presided as the Lord Mayor of London during Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. | | Ancestors Louis (1888-1940) and Benjamin Hirschorn were pioneers of the tea bag industry. In 1913 NYC, NY their company, The National Urn Bag Co., developed the first industrial tea bag- The National Tea Bag, therefore revolutionizing the ancient way of making tea, which had been in vogue for thousands of years. In addition, the industrial tea bag changed the unsanitary manner of packing tea bags by hand.
Following in the family tradition, Ellen's mother, Reva Paul, the internationally known sugar artist, whose heralded hand decorated confections are celebrated in the tea world, introduced Ellen to Afternoon Tea with love. Reva’s products are often featured in national media.
Today, Ellen Easton is an Afternoon Tea authority, author, columnist, lecturer and consultant to leading hotels, restaurants, corporations, special event, educational and retail institutions, and the designer of related products, believing that TEA IS THE LUXURY EVERYONE CAN AFFORD™!
Afternoon Tea, by Ellen Easton is a new book which is a user-friendly compendium for both the novice and experienced tea drinker alike. Book highlights include: | - 5" x 7" gift size ... for easy placement near card racks, cash registers, gift baskets and party favors.
- 72 pages, paper back
- How to’s, history, etiquette and FAQ about afternoon tea, serving styles
- Tea Time - Anytime, Teas and the Foods They Compliment, Times For tea, Tea and Silver, Tea time Checklist... and more
| After reviewing a copy of Etiquette Faux Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea by Ellen Easton, sources in the British Royal Household confirm the information as correct with the comments:
"We would not make any amendments to the text" and "What a good article."
“It has been a pleasure working with you in regard to the Plaza Tea service. Your suggestions and helpful hints concerning Tea Etiquette are being implemented in order to better our guests dining experience. You have been a great help to the Plaza. Thank you.” (- The Plaza, New York, NY)
“We knew that to create a successful program, we required the expertise of a true professional. It is clear that your wealth of knowledge and your passion for the world of tea made this new endeavor a true success story. Your relentless efforts to seek perfection through education and training made a tremendous impact, and was received with praises by both line professionals and guests. Thank You ...You have taught us that there are no limits to the rites of afternoon tea.” (- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, NY) |
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