oh yes, indeed, chai tea is my favorite tea ever (followed by Twinings´orange-cinammon tea). I made chai muffins months ago using a homemade chai mix and infusing it, but I never thought of leaving the tea leaves and the ginger, etc, in the batter… very good idea. I´ll have to give it a go.
And I also have that dream of having a proper tea in England since the whole ceremony of tea is absolutely charming…maybe someday.

Someday I shall have afternoon tea at the Ritz in London!! Supposed to be one of the best! Tea is actually becoming very popular in the winter in Italy. They serve them in the cutest pots with lovely Italian biscuits, they don’t really have milk though, just lemon.

Wow! a tea party all month long! can’t wait to see what else we’ll be having.

What lovely, lovely mini bundt cakes! They look like the perfect gift for the upcoming Festa della Donna.

I admit that I don’t drink enough tea…only chamomile to have a good night’s sleep. You know us peeps in Italy, always craving the next hit of espresso!

Afternoon Teatime! It’s what I love and thanks to the British Raj this tradition has been a part of Indian culture for decades. I remember visiting my grandparents in India and we would all be called in at teatime, sitting around a huge table my grandma and mum had set a table fit for the Queen herself. Ivonne as always you evoke some gorgeous memories!

These would be a hit back in India(the chai flav cakes)…why hasn’t anyone thought of these yet.Can make a killing selling these lovely babies .

Lovely, as always. I love the idea of baking with chai; I’ve never tried it. Thanks for the suggestion.

This sounds so good. Can’t wait to try it!

These are adorable. The ribbon is a nice touch!

Oh, Ivonne! That looks so beautiful! I love the idea of a tea party. I can’t wait to see what you do next.

Oh how lovely these look. I love the ribbons too. You have such a beautiful way of writing and telling a story. I always enjoy reading your posts.

hmmm, so lovely!

Hurray! Oh i am so happy to hear Victoria magazine is being revived. I (blush) own every copy of the previous run.
I hope the aesthetic is as lovely and inspiring as its predecessor.
And YOUR aesthetic is lovely too! Thanks for the many good recipes and reviews.

Hi Ivonne! Oh, these look so beautiful - I absolutely adore Chai tea, so I bet these were amazing with the subtle spicing — nothing against vanilla, of course!

I hate tea. Watery rubbish-ness. Sorry, I’m a rebel at heart, and everyone seems to love tea… We English are renowned for tea, whereas I think we’re pretty poor in the connoisseur sense… we just like our “brews”. Still, if there’s a slice left over…

Awww…so adorable, especially with the little ribbons. I am looking forward to opening a little tea house by day/wine bar by night when I’m retired. I love afternoon tea, it makes me feel so dainty and like a little girl again! Great recipe!

Sounds delicious and different. So glad to hear that Victoria magazine is returning! I loved the their photography and beautiful settings.

Sounds delicious and different. So glad to hear that Victoria magazine is returning! I loved the their photography and beautiful settings.

Che belli… troppo carini. Io mi invito sicuramente per una tazza di te.
Ciao.

I love those ribbons!
I love the idea of finding your posts more often…
Oh…I’m in love =)

What a cute picture. I love the little cakes. Does chai in the cake give a strong flavor? I don’t like tea, so I usually stay away from recipes that use it. I’m planning on trying some mini monkey cakes soon…joining in on the little cakes!

How are earth did you get your bundts to come out of the mold so nicely? I always end up tearing them up in my efforts to get them out. Argh!
That recipe sounds wonderful!

Who can say no to these beauties, Ivonne??
I’m up for tea!

Your book for the month is called Tea Party?! And this is the only the first recipe?! I guess I will have to hide for the next month or maybe one more book won’t hurt…

Oh these are just a lovely sight!
Starting off like this I can’t wait to see the rest!
Great photography!

These have got to be the cutest little bundt cakes!!

I remember my first tea experience…in a little hotel in Harrogate, England. Tea, scones with jam and clotted cream. Marvelous!

I never would have thought to wrap ribbons around cakes! What a fabulous idea! I hope you don’t mind, but I’ll be stealing it

oh what creativity and beauty Ivonne! Now if only those sweet little cakes were caffinated too!

Ivonne, those sponge cakes sound wonderful. I love spiced desserts — from cardamom-infused ice cream to a basic pumpkin pie — and that’s really what you’ve made by using chai. I’m rather intrigued by the process you described with the egg yolks. Are they heated through to help the tea infuse?

Mmm…chai tea. I have never used it in recipes but have several things marked to make with it. I don’t know what my problem is with making stuff with it.
These are very cute.

Don’t we all love a tea party!
The little bundts are so perfect for tea cakes! I love making cupcakes and muffins in them.
I’m sure the chai was perfect for these. So happy you’re doing a month long tea party.

The ribbons are adorable. I love that pan, don’t you? I rarely use a regular bundt pan anymore because the individuals are so cute. There’s a also a mini (petit four) size that outs too and it’s even cuter. How can you not smile at a mini bundt?

These look lovely - so dainty and delicious!

There is nothing more soul-reviving than a lovely cuppa (with or without biscuit).

j

Oh my goodness - those little ribbons are beyond cute. I just want to steal those little cakes and run away with them!!!!!

Mmmmm…I’m just finishing up a nice cup of green tea….but no cake, alas.

Well I’ve ordered this book! Your cakes look lovely and I love the idea of a tea party. Rather than just tea or coffee and cakes or biscuits (althought that’s good too).

Your site is fabulous!

I love tea parties too! And those mini cakes with ribbons look so pretty. I want to make some too. =) I loved Victoria magazine! I wondered what happened to it. I thought they just stopped selling them in the Philippines. =( I am grateful that you posted that the magazine will be revived. (By the way, I found out about your blog from Natalie over at www.chickenblog.com.)

Tea parties are fun, aren’t they? And for me, it’s the savouries that I really love: cucumber or watercress sandwiches, sausage rolls, cheese biscuits…

But of course, I’d have to save room for some of that spice sponge cake!

-Elizabeth

P.S. Do you make the Chai Indienne with milk?

Tea at the Windsor Hotel in Toronto is really nice. It was the same sort of thing I had when I was in England. I’ve heard that the Four Seasons and the Royal York are also quite good.
If you haven’t already found it there is a great tea place called Tealish off of Queen West at 198 Walnut has an amazing variety of teas. There’s one called Patisserie that is just so delicious.

Um yeah I know a bit too much about tea actually now that I think of it. I have a whole cupboard full.

Too too cute! It’ll be fun to join in on your month long tea party.

I am not going to talk about how I am trying, trying, trying to diet… sigh. You make everything look so delectable and delightful and delicious. Oh my. I have a lot to learn about *real* tea, but the whole idea of a tea party with pretty settings, quiet and kind exchanges… it’s all so captivating and enticing. Once again, I am so happy to have found a beautiful place to stop for a visit. Thank you for sharing with us.

I love the new look Ivonne!!

Hi Ivonne - I know it has been a while since I last dropped by. I love your tea cakes (and I have to admit, the ribbons are gorgeous, especially the chocolate brown one with polka dots). I have come across a few recipes now that suggest infusing tea with various ingredients (such as dried plums plumping up in a bath of lapsang souchong), and your sponge has me very intrigued. As for the book, let’s say for now I have added it to my wish list, very intrigued by the notion of a Russian Tea Party, probably because I have always wanted to see the interior of the famous restaurant The Russian Tea Room in New York City.

As the mum of two little girls I can’t wait til they’re “tea party” ready and we can do some baking together. After looking at your pix however I’m ready to do some baking all by myself. Yum!
My mother is English so we’re big on tea, though recently I’ve become a bit of a hot chocolate convert - especially Green & Black’s organic dark hot chocolate mix, even more so once I found out about all the great antioxidants in them, but cocoa and tea, extra yum!