It’s Time for Some Tea!

You may think that tea parties are for fussy, high-class British ladies but you are totally wrong! Throwing a tea party can be super fun and you can bond with your friends (imaginary or real) over a steaming cup of tea. So when the weekend starts, get off your computer or iPad and start inviting some friends over for a tea party! If all goes well, you’ll have an entertaining and enjoying experience. Still not convinced? Well then here is a list of reasons why you should totally throw a tea party!

Why a Tea Party?

1. The setup is beautiful and fun to do

A tea party table requires a tablecloth, teapot and cups, tea stand, doilies, cutlery and saucers so you be as creative as you want! The graceful shapes and color of the tea crockery is sure to be pleasing to the eyes. You can arrange everything to your liking and be sure to bring out your best to make sure that your tea table will look beautiful.

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2. The snacks!

Food makes the party some say and at tea parties, the food is sure to delight. Usually the spread consists of light sandwiches, scones, macarons, cakes and patisserie along with various spreads like clotted cream or jam. These snacks might look very different but they share some common features. They’re super cute, tasty and light which means you won’t fill up too quickly. And who doesn’t like the sight of a beautiful tea table filled with sparkling goodies and steaming cups of tea?

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3. It’s a great way to spend time with friends

Nowadays, it seems hard to hang out with friends without the comforting presence of your laptop or phone. But with tea parties, you’ll have the delicious food and tea to help stimulate the conversation. Ask your friends to put away their phones so that you can all have a lively and focused conversation. There’s nothing better than sharing a chocolate scone with a friend and catching up on the last season of Pretty Little Liars.

4. Feel elegant and sophisticated

You may not be a posh, high-born British lady in a chiffon dress but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel like one. Tea parties themselves have such a stylish and refined aura so it’s easy to feel like a queen at one.. You don’t even have to stick your pinky out when you drink your cup of tea but you can still feel pretty classy by wearing something nice and sitting with a straight posture. It sounds pretty cool to tell your other friends that you threw a tea party over the weekend (complete with a fake British accent).

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5. It’s a great way to relax

Not only will being in the presence of your friends help soothe and calm you down, the tea itself is very beneficial. After a stressful week, there’s bound to be some knots and tension so it’s important to relax and share some of worries and fears with those closest to you. Tea is healthy, calming yet energizing so drinking a cup is sure to work wonders for you.

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6. Alice in Wonderland

This reason is rather silly but if you were an avid fan of Alice in Wonderland, you can throw a tea party in honor of Alice, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare. If you really want to get into character, sing “The Unbirthday Song” for your friends loud and proud. That should bring you for a trip down memory lane.

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