The Christmas season is upon us, and we are all ready for a holiday celebration. What better way to gather than hosting a get-together with family and friends? Some people enjoy evening cocktail parties, while others prefer a short but meaningful visit to accommodate their holiday calendar. The ... [ Read More ]
Virtual Tea Party Etiquette
Do you find yourself in a new season, longing for a trip to see the leaves and experience a little slice of fall? Although the pandemic still prevents many of us from traveling too far from home, we can all still have a fall celebration in the form of a virtual "Tea Party." Invite your family ... [ Read More ]
Galentine’s Day Tea Etiquette
Whether you are in a relationship or happily single, February is a great opportunity to get together with your friends to spread the love. A Galentine’s Tea is the perfect occasion to celebrate the bond you share. The setting helps to foster slowing down and appreciating one another’s ... [ Read More ]
Tea Etiquette for the Birthday Boy
Do you have a special friend who is having a birthday and looking for an alternative to the traditional birthday lunch? There’s never a bad time for tea! Hosting a Birthday Tea for a friend or family member is easy when you know the rules. Brush up on your Tea Etiquette for a grand event, ... [ Read More ]
Hosting a Moms’ Back-To-School Tea
Your kids are back in school, and it can be either a tough time to let them march off into a new school year, or it can be cause for celebration! Whichever way you see it, we know that Mom needs to de-stress. This year gather your friends and host a Back-To-School Tea that welcomes the new season of ... [ Read More ]
Tea Etiquette: A Cup of Fall Rooibos
As we move into the cooler months, a hot cup of Rooibos tea may be an appropriate choice to cozy up with this season. An herbal red blend, found in South Africa, Rooibos is rich in antioxidants and caffeine free. Did you know that “herbal teas” are not actually “teas” at all? Called "Tisanes," they ... [ Read More ]
Tea Etiquette: Sip a Cup of Tea and Enjoy National Hot Tea Month
I saw the movie Saving Mr. Banks this weekend, featuring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. Emma Thompson plays author P.L. Travers, who wrote Mary Poppins. On several occasions throughout the movie she requests a pot or cup of tea, always making a point to firmly insist on “milk in first”. With ... [ Read More ]