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Tea parties are a great way to gather a few close
friends for a timeless tradition. Begin by sending out invitations 3
weeks in advance. Purchase tablecloths and other decorations to
match your theme.
Designate a tea table and place the tea sets,
which include cups, saucers and teaspoons on one end of the table.
Place the teapot, sugar, lemon, milk and hot water (to dilute the
tea if desired) by the tea sets. Your guests may either serve
themselves or you may choose to serve the tea yourself. Either way,
if sugar and lemon are to be added to tea, add the sugar before the
lemon because the acidity of the lemon will prevent the sugar from
dissolving. It’s best to prepare the tea in a teapot as it will
taste better as loose leaves, not in tea bags.
In the middle of the table, place cookies, cakes,
muffins and scones on platters and cake stands. You may also include
small sandwiches, such as egg, cucumber and cream cheese, tuna or
chicken sandwiches. To serve, layer the filling between two slices
of bread and cut them into fourths.
If all your guests are sitting at the same table,
lay the plates, napkins and utensils on the dining table. Otherwise,
place them by the food.
Themes for tea parties are endless! Below are some
ideas:
Garden and hat: host the party outside in your
garden, and ask your guests to wear a tea hat! It’s also okay to
serve sorbet and lemonade outdoors.
Color and flavor: everything, from invitations,
tablecloths, flowers, centerpieces, cakes, cookies, scones, jam and
the tea itself is one color and flavor. Possible colors and flavors
can include apricot, lemon, lavender, rose, peaches, strawberries,
orange, pumpkins and blueberries.
Cakes and cookies: have your guests bring their
favorite cakes or cookies and place them on platters and cake
stands.
World cultures: tea is a tradition found all over
the globe. Perhaps serve Indian Chai with samosas, green tea with
Japanese rice cakes and mochi, or jasmine tea with Chinese dumplings
and dim sum.
After the party, you can send your guests off with
party favors. Some favorites include a teacup and saucer set, or a
teaspoon with loose tea leaves in an organza drawstring bag.
Whichever theme you decide on, and whether formal
or casual, gather your friends for some piping-hot tea, sweet finger
foods and plenty of wonderful memories!
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