Victorian Tea Party

Enjoy the pleasure of feeling pretty and dainty, surrounded by the agreeable society of your friends!

Want to host your own Victorian Tea Party?

Here are some ideas:

• The Tea: Have various types of loose-leaf tea, a tea kettle to boil the tea on your range, a teapot and strainer, a tea cosy to cover the teapot when you are brewing the tea inside, a sugar bowl (use cubes for effect) and a creamer. Be sure to include some classic teas such as an English Breakfast or Earl Grey. Research beforehand the proper way to brew and serve tea to your guests.
• The Sandwiches: Make dainty, crustless finger sandwiches, such as cucumber, egg mayonnaise and watercress, ham and mustard, cheese and pickle, chicken curry, etc.
• Use a pretty pink or purple tablecloth.
• Search your local thrift stores for pretty and dainty cloth or lace placemats, table runners and napkins.
• Arrange a colorful vase of flowers as your centerpiece.
• Or, make a cake, such as a classic Victoria sponge, and put it on a tall cake stand in the middle of the table.
• Other food options include: French macarons, petit fours, profiteroles, mini pies or cakes, hors d’oeuvres, etc.
• Use your nice china! That’s what it’s there for! If you don’t have any nice china, search your local thrift stores for a set, or odd pieces of small plates, teacups and saucers.
• Search your local thrift stores for pretty serving dishes, tiered servers, and a cake stand.
• Set the stage: Before your guests arrive, set the table as elegantly as possible.
• Play games, such as a Victorias trivia game, charades, outside crochet, etc. Have prizes for some of the games.
• Have everyone bring or select a poem to read.
• Have your guests dress up in their best Victorian outfits and hats! So much fun!