Your Guide to Hosting a Modern Afternoon Tea Party. Blythe Copeland. Fri, May 12, ... "I would challenge tea party hosts to up their game on the teacup—it's great to break out the formal china, ...

The best tea starts with fresh, cold, high-quality water; filtered or bottled is preferred over tap water. Use a teakettle to heat water to the best temperature.

A tea party is a great way to host both formal and informal get-togethers. It’s sophisticated yet understated, and a fun alternative to going out to lunch or brunch.

An elegant afternoon tea is one of the easiest ways to entertain guests and it’s the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, hen’s party, baby shower or anniversary.

Hosting a tea party is like stepping into a world of elevated charm, inviting you to don something flowy and sip from porcelain in great company. Whether for a special occasion or a simple ...

Tea gatherings are becoming more popular, and I would like to plan a tea party. I have only attended one and would like to learn how to host a very nice experience . Please promise Miss Manners ...

Follow these tea party hosting tips and don your best party dress for a magical treat. The food . A traditional English tea comes complete with finger sandwiches, scones with jams and cakes and ...

Tea service foods are bite-size and don’t require silverware, Del Rio said, so she suggested hosting a tea service in the living room with the tea and nibbles placed on a lower-to-the-floor ...

My mother died last May, in Winnipeg. Though she was 91, it was still hard to lose her. But as her January birthday approached, my sisters and I thought of a way to bring her back, at least in ...