4. Purchase and use new accessories for afternoon tea.
Petit four servers, sleek wooden caddies, delicately filigreed silver strainers—there are so many beautiful collectibles associated with afternoon tea. With the help of an antiques or other expert, increase your knowledge of these items and begin adding them to your teatime “wardrobe.”
5. Try new teatime recipes.
Tea is a beverage that beautifully accommodates a staggering range of flavors, from the sweet to the savory. Take time this year to try at least one new recipe for a tea sandwich, confection, or scone, and pair it with different teas to see what pleases your palate and what does not. And don’t be afraid to cook with tea—infuse everything from entrées to appetizers. You will not only broaden your experience in the kitchen, but also increase your knowledge of tea and its enormous versatility.
Hey there!
nice blogpost. My new years tea resolution is to try more diverse tea and maybe to do a tea vacation in china!
Wish you all the best for 2019
China is a great idea! Maybe India would be fun too.
How proper is proper? How much matching is required? Asking for a free-spirited friend.
IMHO : Use what makes you happy and your guests feel welcome! Formal or Traditional would be more matching, of more precious materials, and perhaps heirloom pieces, but really, use what brings you joy. If you have it and you like it – use it. Likewise with the food. It’s about the people and the shared experience, yes?
These are some lovely suggestions for the coming year! <3