On either side of the centerpiece, place taper candles in beautiful candle holders. Next to the candles, place the food and drink. Each place setting should have a teacup, a saucer for the cup and a small plate for finger foods. The spoon goes to the right of the larger plate.
Contents
- 1 How do you do a Victorian tea party?
- 2 What would you serve at a Victorian tea party?
- 3 How do you host an old fashioned tea party?
- 4 What types of tea did Victorians drink?
- 5 What activities do you do at a tea party?
- 6 Did the Victorians eat scones?
- 7 Did the Duchess of Bedford invent afternoon tea?
- 8 What desserts did Victorians eat?
- 9 How do you host a high tea?
- 10 What is high tea etiquette?
- 11 How do you throw a British tea party?
- 12 How do you host an easy Tea Party?
How do you do a Victorian tea party?
Flowers and lace were the primary decorations used for a Victorian tea party. You can set your tables with a white lace trimmed cloth or some other linen with a floral print. Place fresh flowers around the room in decorative glass vases or lidless teapots. You can also add candles to your décor to add a romantic flair.
What would you serve at a Victorian tea party?
What was a tea party? For upper class Victorians, afternoon tea was light meal served between lunch, at noon, and supper, at 8 pm. When you hosted an afternoon tea, it would include sweet treats like cookies, candies and cakes, as well as sandwiches, fruits and nuts.
How do you host an old fashioned tea party?
Set the table. Use nice linens (edged with lace if possible) on the tea table and create a centerpiece with fresh flowers. China plates, teacups and saucers with small teaspoons and linen napkins add a formal touch to the place settings. Include sugar, milk (never cream) and lemon slices on the tea tray for guests.
What types of tea did Victorians drink?
Oolong Tea – Oolong tea was made in cakes and it became royalty to the Victorian Era, the tea was widely spread throughout the Victorian Era. Black Tea- Black Tea came from China and was sent to England and when it reached them they made it a popular drink.
What activities do you do at a tea party?
These 10 active, fun tea party games will help ensure the party is a success for you and the kids.
- Teacup Treasure Hunt.
- Tea Bag Toss.
- Tea Leaf Pictionary.
- Guess How Much (tea party style)
- Sugar Cube Stack.
- Pinko.
- Tea Tray Memory Game.
- Hot Teacup.
Did the Victorians eat scones?
None of the dainty finger sandwiches, scones and pastries of afternoon tea would have been on the menu. Because it was eaten at a high, dining table rather than the low tea tables, it was termed “high” tea. Dedicated to the ceremony of afternoon tea.
Did the Duchess of Bedford invent afternoon tea?
The invention of afternoon tea is widely attributed to Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, who plugged her peckishness by filling the gap between luncheon and dinner with a selection of sweet and savoury snacks brought to her rooms.
What desserts did Victorians eat?
10 Victorian Desserts To Try Today
- Kisses. Young Housekeepers Friend, 1864.
- Small Tea Cake. Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1863.
- Christmas Cake. Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1862 (Note: Sometimes recipes were written as verses.)
- Almond Pudding. Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1863.
- Little Quinomie Cakes.
- Cider Cake.
- Snowdon Pudding.
- Fruit Cake.
How do you host a high tea?
Use mismatched tea sets and lots of colourful flowers. Make your guests wear funny hats and give everyone a different teapot to pour out of. This one will definitely get the party started. Spike your tea with some premium spirits and make high tea cocktails.
What is high tea etiquette?
Our High Tea Etiquette Tips: Never start eating until everyone has been served unless, your host tells you not to wait. A napkin – not serviette, folded along the diagonal and placed on your lap. Avoid picking items from the tower with your fingers, use your fork if servers aren’t provided.
How do you throw a British tea party?
Here are some tips:
- Use clotted cream.
- Use loose tea.
- Steep the tea for an appropriate length of time.
- Feel free to request specific milk.
- Replenish the tea.
- Eat the food properly.
- Take your time.
- Use a napkin properly.
How do you host an easy Tea Party?
How to Host a Tea Party
- Set a Date – Make sure you give it a few weeks so your friends can make it.
- Send an invite – You can use paper or use Evites.
- Get out your china – It doesn’t have to match, I love a mismatched china tea table.
- Get some Herbal Green Tea and a teapot.
- Decide on a theme for your party.
