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Have you always wanted to host an authentic English tea party, but do not know what precisely it entails? These days most of us may choose the coffee bean over the tea leaf when we want a hot beverage to wake us up in the morning, but the tea party is still the epitome of gentile elegance. While on the surface, tea parties may seem simple, there are a few basic guidelines that you might not be aware of and will want to commit to memory. Did you know that the English take tea parties very seriously? Themes for tea parties may range from those held specifically for small children to the over-the-top elegance and strict etiquette of Victorian style parties, but one common thread binds them all. Tea time is steeped in tradition and if you plan on hosting one, you'll want to get it right. If your guests aren't aware of proper tea party etiquette, you may chose to either inform them of it at the beginning of the party, or lead by example. Either way, make sure that you make the learning process fun for them, and not embarrassing. If you are clueless yourself, here are the basic rules for drinking tea: drink by lifting the saucer and the cup together, one with each hand. Stir your tea back and forth in the cup with a spoon without hitting the sides of your cup, and never leave your spoon resting in the cup. It isn't just about the tea you serve (which should be a smooth black blend); you also need to serve finger foods. There are several great brands of authentic English tea biscuits that you can buy at your local supermarket. Also, you should prepare finger sandwiches on white bread with no crusts. Recipes for these delicious and surprisingly satisfying treats can be found in books or online. Some traditional choices are Egg Salad or Apricot Ham, and of course, Cucumber sandwiches are a staple of any first-rate English tea party. Dependent on how many guests you will be entertaining, you may want to have four or five types of sandwiches for them to nibble on. Of course, desserts are necessary as well. The key is that everything is small and dainty enough to hold in the fingers and finish in one or two bites. Chocolate and raspberry petit fours are always a favorite with guests. Scones, which come in many varieties and sugar cookies, are other options that are delicious and appropriate. You will want to spend some extra time and consideration picking up the proper tea sets on which to serve your tea. Cups and saucers should match. Also, you must always use sugar cubes in a bowl with sugar tongs for serving. Never serve cream, unless it is heavy whipping cream with black teas, but stick to milk instead. More than any other meal, an English tea party is a time when what you serve is only slightly more important than what you serve it on. Danielle Brooks is a freelance writer who loves to entertain. She likes to entertain guests with noritake silver palace dinnerware which can be found at http://www.dinnerwarecenter.com/silver-palace/ ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
