A high tea at your place
2 h Calm
Set up a cosy high tea with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and a lovely tea selection.
A high tea at home is surprisingly easy to make special. Start by choosing a theme that sets the mood, such as Alice in Wonderland, Victorian style, or spring flowers. This naturally gives your decorations, crockery, and treats a clear direction.
Then decide on the menu. Think finger sandwiches with cucumber and cream cheese, egg salad, or smoked salmon, and scones with clotted cream and jam, an absolute must. Round it off with mini cupcakes, macarons, or eclairs, and put together a tea selection ranging from Earl Grey to herbal tea. Set the table beautifully with a tablecloth, napkins, and some flowers, and place the teapot with warmer in the centre. Add a personal touch with place cards and a small parting gift. And then: most of all, enjoy the afternoon together.
Choose a theme that sets the mood, such as Alice in Wonderland, Victorian style, or spring flowers.
Put together the menu: finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and something sweet on the side.
Suggestion: Make sure to vary the tea selection, from Earl Grey to herbal tea.Set the table beautifully with a tablecloth, napkins, and flowers, and place the teapot with warmer in the centre.
Add a personal touch with place cards and a small parting gift.
Enjoy the afternoon together, with soft music in the background and the teapot within easy reach.
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