Thinking about getting your girlfriends together for some warm winter fun? Consider throwing an indoor tea party to beat those winter blues.
First you’ll need to create your tea menu. Because the tea aisle can be overwhelming at best, decide beforehand if you want to serve seasonal, fruity, flowery, spicy or dessert teas; then choose a few to brew at your party. To get guests involved with the process and to help them remember which teas they enjoyed, create a checklist for each guest to use to write down their thoughts on each blend. Also, don’t forget to purchase your tea sweeteners, such as honey, agave nectar and sugar cubes.
The next step is to create your food menu. Cucumber sandwiches, pinwheels, fruit salad and shortbread cookies all pair well with various teas. Just remember you want your snacks to complement the teas, not overpower them. Let guests know ahead of time how much food you plan to serve so they can prepare accordingly.
As far as decorations are concerned, flowers never fail to dress up a tea party. Choose big, showy sunflowers or go for the simple yet elegant paperwhites. Consider using white paper or linen tablecloths with colored napkins to add a delicate touch. Another easy way to add a little something extra to your decor is to make a card to place in front of each pot of tea using an elaborate or whimsical font. This card can simply state the name of each tea and also can include details about the blend.
As a favor, consider giving each guest a tea cup they can use at the party and then take home with them (stores like Anthropologie and Pier 1 have plenty of mugs to choose from). Not only will you have less dishes to clean after the party, your guests will have a useful souvenir to remember the event by.
With just a few simple preparations, you and your friends can enjoy a warm and cozy afternoon together.
Tea drinkers, what do you recommend serving at a winter tea party?
Thinking about getting your girlfriends together for some warm winter fun? Consider throwing an indoor tea party to beat those winter blues.
First you’ll need to create your tea menu. Because the tea aisle can be overwhelming at best, decide beforehand if you want to serve seasonal, fruity, flowery, spicy or dessert teas; then choose a few to brew at your party. To get guests involved with the process and to help them remember which teas they enjoyed, create a checklist for each guest to use to write down their thoughts on each blend. Also, don’t forget to purchase your tea sweeteners, such as honey, agave nectar and sugar cubes.
The next step is to create your food menu. Cucumber sandwiches, pinwheels, fruit salad and shortbread cookies all pair well with various teas. Just remember you want your snacks to complement the teas, not overpower them. Let guests know ahead of time how much food you plan to serve so they can prepare accordingly.
As far as decorations are concerned, flowers never fail to dress up a tea party. Choose big, showy sunflowers or go for the simple yet elegant paperwhites. Consider using white paper or linen tablecloths with colored napkins to add a delicate touch. Another easy way to add a little something extra to your decor is to make a card to place in front of each pot of tea using an elaborate or whimsical font. This card can simply state the name of each tea and also can include details about the blend.
As a favor, consider giving each guest a tea cup they can use at the party and then take home with them (stores like Anthropologie and Pier 1 have plenty of mugs to choose from). Not only will you have less dishes to clean after the party, your guests will have a useful souvenir to remember the event by.
With just a few simple preparations, you and your friends can enjoy a warm and cozy afternoon together.
Tea drinkers, what do you recommend serving at a winter tea party?