How to Plan a Tea Party

A tea party is a great idea for a get together with your friends that can be an alternative to a barbecue or meeting for coffee. They are great for occasions like birthdays, baby showers and any celebration where you're looking to celebrate in the daytime or afternoon rather than the evening.

It is easy to prepare for a fun tea party. First think if you'd like to plan your party around a theme. This could be based on the reason for the celebration, for example babies or retirement or you could choose any theme you like such as Alice in Wonderland or a theme related to the season. Choosing a theme will help you plan the food to serve and make it more fun to choose appropriate table wear and decorate.

All tea parties need a good tea set! Tea sets come in all sorts of styles from traditional to modern and it's even more fun if you can find one to match your theme. At the very least you'll need a tea pot, enough tea cups and saucers for all your guests, a pot for sugar and a jug for milk, and appropriate plates and serving dishes for the food.

Traditional tea party food usually includes a selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and other sweet treats but you can include whatever you like to match your theme and the preferences of your guests. A chocolate tasting tea party is a fun idea for a girly get together or why not ask each guest to bring their own baked goods?

You'll also need to select tea which complements the food. You can choose a traditional English blend or go a bit more exotic with a green tea or fruit tea. Always choose a good quality loose tea over tea bags and make sure to brew it for the recommended time in a tea pot.

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