Tea Parties for AdultsHosting a Delightful Afternoon Tea. . . English StyleTea parties are great ways to entertain friends and meet new neighbors. In this day and age when demands on time are ever-increasing, having a tea gathering is a great way to unwind and spend valuable time with friends and loved ones.slow down and unwind. While hosting a tea does not need to be elaborate, one way to create a special experience is to throw a party with a British tea theme. The English have tea at 4 p.m., so that is the time to schedule your tea event. Be sure invitations state the hours, from 4 pm to 6 pm, to avoid anticipation of dinner. Decorating for this theme is easy. Use lace handkerchiefs, books or jewelry for a British Victorian look. Add flowers for elegance – try yellow roses to symbolize friendship – a white lace tablecloth, a little satin ribbon, and your tea service for a decorative table. Serve up tea with pastries or light sandwiches such as cucumber or watercress. Scones should be served with whipping cream and jam. Award the honor of pouring tea to a guest of honor; this person will be the only one who pours. Whole milk, not skim, is added to the cup before the tea for flavor. Add sugar. Must Haves In addition to your tea equipage, each guest will require a matching teacup and saucer, spoon and fork, small plate, and cloth napkin. You also will need a plate of lemon wedges, a container full of packets of sweeteners, and servers for whole milk. Lumps of sugar instead of regular refined sugar add an extra something that will delight guests. Tea Selection You'll want to brew a number of different teas for your guests to enjoy. Suggestions include an Earl Grey blend, English Breakfast tea, and a decaffeinated offering. In addition, you may want to consider a flavored green or herbal tea. To get some ideas on the types of teas you want to serve, it may be helpful to peruse the selection of unique loose leaf teas offered by Art of Tea, which can be found by clicking here. For Guests While not a necessity, it is a nice gesture to offer small gifts or party favors to your guests. Try for special chocolates or other candies, notebooks or other mementos that will remind your guests of your special time together.
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