How to Host a Tea Party

February 12 2023 , 2 min reading time

Hosting a tea party can be a fun and elegant way to entertain friends and family. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying each other's company, a tea party is a timeless gathering that's sure to leave everyone feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Here are some tips to help you plan and host the perfect tea party:

1. Choose a date and time: A weekend afternoon is a popular choice for tea parties, but you can choose any time that works best for you and your guests.
2. Invitations: Plan to send out invitations a few weeks in advance so that your guests have plenty of time to prepare. You can send out paper invitations, email invitations, or even send a message through social media.
3. Select your tea: Choose a variety of teas to serve, including black teas, green teas, herbal teas, and fruity teas. You may also want to consider serving coffee and hot cocoa for those who don't drink tea.
4. Plan the menu: In addition to tea, you'll want to serve a selection of sweet and savory treats. Consider serving finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, petit fours, cupcakes, macaroons, and other small sweets.
5. Set the table: Dress up your table with a tablecloth, tea cups and saucers, a teapot, and a sugar bowl and cream pitcher, tea spoons, dessert forks, small bowl with lemon slices. Adding decorative napkins and doilies will also add to the festive decor. Use a tall tea cup stand to add height to your table. You may also want to include a vase of fresh flowers as a centerpiece. 
6. Play background music: Play soft background music to create a relaxing and elegant atmosphere. Consider playing classical music, jazz, or instrumental music to add to the ambiance.
7. Dress code: Encourage your guests to dress in their finest attire, but don't make it a requirement. You can suggest wearing a hat or gloves for a more formal tea party.
8. Enjoy the tea party: Relax, have fun, and enjoy the company of your guests. Take the time to chat, catch up, and make memories over a cup of tea.

By following these steps, you can host a memorable and enjoyable tea party that your guests will talk about for years to come.

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