Winston’s Wartime Tea
By Dawnya Sasse
“We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the
landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the
streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never
surrender!"
-Winston Churchill, June 5th 1940
Dear Readers,
60 years ago our nation joined hearts and hands with that
of the British people. In a daring attempt to bring
freedom to the western world, Sir Winston Churchill and
President Franklin D. Roosevelt joined forces. Their
vision; freedom and an end to tyranny. This did not
come quickly or easily.
1940 saw Great Britain becoming a land of rules,
regulations and rations. In the early throws of war, the
English tightened their belt, thrust up their chin and
declared “as long as there was tea there will be hope.”
Today to celebrate this tiny islands triumph over tyranny,
I offer an ode to England, “Winston’s Wartime Tea.”
Theme:
A Winston tea offers a direct time portal back to WW2
England, 60 years ago. Gathering ideas for a wartime
event is as close as your local library or antique store.
Information can be collected from old Life magazines
along with an assortment of wartime periodicals,
cookbooks and even websites.
Invitations:
A hand written invitation exudes sincerity and elegance.
Choose an ivory linen card stock and a favorite black pen.
Wording can be simple in typical 1940’s fashion:
To Honor
“Sir Winston Churchill”
Tea
Wednesday October 22, 2007
Two O’clock
1221 Any Street
Any town, Anywhere
Music:
Check your local library for music indicative of the
1940’s. Be sure to consider big band, Frank Sinatra, Bing
Crosby and Benny Goodwin. If complete authenticity is
your cup of tea, you may purchase original radio
broadcasts from the BBC. Search for broadcasts aired
during the war years. Additional information is available
at: http://www.bl.uk/collections/sound-archive/bbc.html
Food:
In times of rations cooks get creative, so offer your guests
an assortment of ration based foodstuffs. Interested in
recreating recipes from the war? Take time to explore the
internet website www.british-forces.com for ideas.
Some personal suggestions include:
Welsh Rarebit
Cucumber and Butter Tea Sandwiches
Vegetable Pie
Gingerbread
In case of war related delays, British authorities
recommended all citizens’ travel with a bit of food in
their pocket. “Pocket Scones” can be offered to your
guests as they leave your home, wrap a small scone in
wax paper and tie it with a bit of string. A “Pocket
Scone” makes an appropriate parting gift.
Tea:
In 1940, Britain drank teas grown in the Indian tea
gardens owned by English companies. Plan to serve a
traditional English Breakfast Blend or a hearty Assam at
your table. In the customary British fashion, tea should be
served with sugar and milk. Earl Grey (while a very
British tea) was an unlikely choice in wartime England;
flavorings such as Bergamot were nearly unattainable.
Activities:
Experience the reality of wartime rations by creating a
“Shopping Basket.” In the basket be sure to include the
following:
1 ounce of cheese
4 ounces of bacon or ham
2 ounces of tea
8-12 ounces of sugar
8 ounces of butter or fat
8 ounces of Jam, Syrup or Marmalade
Milk was rationed later in the war
2 ounces of sweets per week
At the bottom of your basket add a note stating that
bread, fruit and vegetables were not on ration but were in
short supply. Families were encouraged to “Dig for
Victory” by growing their own produce garden.
Your guests may also be interested in British Civilian
life, fashion, wartime employment. This information is
readily available at www.british-forces.com (Look under
WW2.)
Lastly, A Winston Tea is not complete without a few
choice words from Mr. Churchill himself. Here are a few
of his best:
“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and
won’t change the subject.”
“Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it
be postponed.”
“He has all the virtues I despise and non of the vices I
admire.”
“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another
with no loss of enthusiasm”
Lady Astor to Churchill "Winston, if you were my
husband I would flavor your tea with poison"
Churchill: "Madam, if I were your husband, I should
drink it"
Additional quotes are available at
www.winstonchurchill.org along with Winston trivia
which makes for excellent ice breakers.
Table setting:
Set your table with all things Winston, choosing dark,
somber colors appropriate for a difficult era. Table props
may include: a small British flag, a few Winston Churchill
books, a tea set, a cigar, a pair of reading glasses and a
paint palette.
On May 8th, 1945 Victory was won in Europe yet
wartime rationing continued in Britain until 9 years later
in 1954. May we never forget the sacrifice and the true
cost of freedom.
Wishing you great tea-time success,
Lady Dawnya
© Dawnya Sasse- All Rights Reserved 2004-2006
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dawnya Sasse is the creator of the ultimate tea business
training school allowing students to discover the secrets
of the tea industry, "quickly and easily" without ever
leaving home.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Why do some people succeed in the tea business?
Discover how to "Unlock the Secrets of the Billion Dollar
Tea Industry from the Comfort of Your Own Computer"
and make your tea dream a reality. Free audio mini
course http://www.StartATeaBusiness.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This article may be distributed freely on your website, as
long as this entire article, including links and this
resource box are unchanged.
Copyright 2006 Dawnya Sasse All Rights Reserved.
Tea Events http://www.TeaEvents.com
By Dawnya Sasse
“We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the
landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the
streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never
surrender!"
-Winston Churchill, June 5th 1940
Dear Readers,
60 years ago our nation joined hearts and hands with that
of the British people. In a daring attempt to bring
freedom to the western world, Sir Winston Churchill and
President Franklin D. Roosevelt joined forces. Their
vision; freedom and an end to tyranny. This did not
come quickly or easily.
1940 saw Great Britain becoming a land of rules,
regulations and rations. In the early throws of war, the
English tightened their belt, thrust up their chin and
declared “as long as there was tea there will be hope.”
Today to celebrate this tiny islands triumph over tyranny,
I offer an ode to England, “Winston’s Wartime Tea.”
Theme:
A Winston tea offers a direct time portal back to WW2
England, 60 years ago. Gathering ideas for a wartime
event is as close as your local library or antique store.
Information can be collected from old Life magazines
along with an assortment of wartime periodicals,
cookbooks and even websites.
Invitations:
A hand written invitation exudes sincerity and elegance.
Choose an ivory linen card stock and a favorite black pen.
Wording can be simple in typical 1940’s fashion:
To Honor
“Sir Winston Churchill”
Tea
Wednesday October 22, 2007
Two O’clock
1221 Any Street
Any town, Anywhere
Music:
Check your local library for music indicative of the
1940’s. Be sure to consider big band, Frank Sinatra, Bing
Crosby and Benny Goodwin. If complete authenticity is
your cup of tea, you may purchase original radio
broadcasts from the BBC. Search for broadcasts aired
during the war years. Additional information is available
at: http://www.bl.uk/collections/sound-archive/bbc.html
Food:
In times of rations cooks get creative, so offer your guests
an assortment of ration based foodstuffs. Interested in
recreating recipes from the war? Take time to explore the
internet website www.british-forces.com for ideas.
Some personal suggestions include:
Welsh Rarebit
Cucumber and Butter Tea Sandwiches
Vegetable Pie
Gingerbread
In case of war related delays, British authorities
recommended all citizens’ travel with a bit of food in
their pocket. “Pocket Scones” can be offered to your
guests as they leave your home, wrap a small scone in
wax paper and tie it with a bit of string. A “Pocket
Scone” makes an appropriate parting gift.
Tea:
In 1940, Britain drank teas grown in the Indian tea
gardens owned by English companies. Plan to serve a
traditional English Breakfast Blend or a hearty Assam at
your table. In the customary British fashion, tea should be
served with sugar and milk. Earl Grey (while a very
British tea) was an unlikely choice in wartime England;
flavorings such as Bergamot were nearly unattainable.
Activities:
Experience the reality of wartime rations by creating a
“Shopping Basket.” In the basket be sure to include the
following:
1 ounce of cheese
4 ounces of bacon or ham
2 ounces of tea
8-12 ounces of sugar
8 ounces of butter or fat
8 ounces of Jam, Syrup or Marmalade
Milk was rationed later in the war
2 ounces of sweets per week
At the bottom of your basket add a note stating that
bread, fruit and vegetables were not on ration but were in
short supply. Families were encouraged to “Dig for
Victory” by growing their own produce garden.
Your guests may also be interested in British Civilian
life, fashion, wartime employment. This information is
readily available at www.british-forces.com (Look under
WW2.)
Lastly, A Winston Tea is not complete without a few
choice words from Mr. Churchill himself. Here are a few
of his best:
“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and
won’t change the subject.”
“Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it
be postponed.”
“He has all the virtues I despise and non of the vices I
admire.”
“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another
with no loss of enthusiasm”
Lady Astor to Churchill "Winston, if you were my
husband I would flavor your tea with poison"
Churchill: "Madam, if I were your husband, I should
drink it"
Additional quotes are available at
www.winstonchurchill.org along with Winston trivia
which makes for excellent ice breakers.
Table setting:
Set your table with all things Winston, choosing dark,
somber colors appropriate for a difficult era. Table props
may include: a small British flag, a few Winston Churchill
books, a tea set, a cigar, a pair of reading glasses and a
paint palette.
On May 8th, 1945 Victory was won in Europe yet
wartime rationing continued in Britain until 9 years later
in 1954. May we never forget the sacrifice and the true
cost of freedom.
Wishing you great tea-time success,
Lady Dawnya
© Dawnya Sasse- All Rights Reserved 2004-2006
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dawnya Sasse is the creator of the ultimate tea business
training school allowing students to discover the secrets
of the tea industry, "quickly and easily" without ever
leaving home.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Why do some people succeed in the tea business?
Discover how to "Unlock the Secrets of the Billion Dollar
Tea Industry from the Comfort of Your Own Computer"
and make your tea dream a reality. Free audio mini
course http://www.StartATeaBusiness.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This article may be distributed freely on your website, as
long as this entire article, including links and this
resource box are unchanged.
Copyright 2006 Dawnya Sasse All Rights Reserved.
Tea Events http://www.TeaEvents.com
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