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Penelope Carlevato was born in England, then moved to the United States as a young
girl where she was raised in an English home on the plains of South Dakota.
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"I grew up in an English home with a British mother where tea was essential as
was the art of good manners and hospitality. I love sharing these moments with
others, and wonderful recipes handed down from my mother and English relatives.
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Penelope has been involved in the tea industry for over three decades, from running
her own retail tea business to writing and speaking to women's groups as well as
historical organizations and business events. She is also a tour leader for the annual
Taste of Britain Tea Tour.
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"Tea gives meaning and calm amid the busyness of daily life. It's a passion that
allows me to share hospitality with women of all ages—and also some men—through the
art of afternoon tea. Born in England, where tea is a way of life, I find great
joy keeping a time-honored tradition alive. I'm honored to share the art of hospitality
and my love for tea with others."
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Penelope is a Christian author and speaker and a member of the Advanced Writers
and Speakers Association (AWSA), Christian Women Speakers (WomenSpeakers.com)
and Titanic Speakers Bureau. She has won awards for her writing from Evangelical
Press Association and is the author of Tea on the Titanic,
First Class Etiquette, The Art of Afternoon Tea and
Tea Lover’s Journal. A love of the Edwardian era and the traditions of
that period (especially Downton Abbey) are the motivation for her writing –
including her passion to share Jesus one teacup at a time.
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"As a mother and grandmother, I desire to see the tradition of tea continue for
ongoing generations. Along with the family custom of sharing tea, the opportunity to
practice etiquette and manners are part of my ministry. It's my desire to share the
inheritance and legacy of traditions for the next generation—and share Christ's love
with others over a cup of tea."
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Penelope writes for Leading Hearts, the award-winning magazine for Christian
women in leadership, Kybba Health and Life Magazine, and Arise Daily Devos.
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