 | Revive the lost art of afternoon tea parties through the history of the British practice, delicious recipes and teatime manners. By Nicole Henderson Auger |
In the Victorian era, ladies regularly had a Victorian tea party where they served tea from elaborate silver services in the drawing room, what we commonly call the living room. It was customary to have tea in front of the hearth even when the hearth may have been located in the bedroom. The hostess was the one who did the pouring and serving. The tables were dressed and displayed formally. By Rochelle Valasek |
A great way to kick off a victorious and stimulating tea is to charm your guests with unique tea party invitations. By Rochelle Valasek |
Share some of these fun tea time facts with guests at your next tea party. By Rochelle Valasek |
 | As we know, the act of having a tea became popular during the Victorian days. Most of us, when thinking of teas, think of all the Victorian printed linens and dainty flowered patterns on the china. The table elaborately set with the delicate doilies and the shiny silver servers. By Rochelle Valasek |
One of the most important rules reguarding tea etiquette is to always make sure you are on time for the tea. Be there as close to the time given as possible. Even being early is not good etiquette. By Rochelle Valasek |
The first thing in tea party etiquette you should practice is once you receive your invitation is look at your calendar. You need to RSVP as soon as possible. The host has much planning to do. By Rochelle Valasek |
It's essential to follow proper etiquette when planning tea party menus and then eating those foods. Sometimes, although we are women, this is where we have most of our stumbles. By Rochelle Valasek |
It's time for tea! Everyone loves attending a tea party, so why not host one for your family and friends. A tea party is a perfect way to invite others into your home for a time of fellowship and refreshment. |
Amidst fallen leaves, a Chinese doctor who regularly told his patients that the best way to prevent an ailment was to heat the water before you drink it, was himself seated under a tree, drinking. Legend has it that leaves from a wild Camellia Sinensis had fallen into his drink. |
