High Tea Ideas
If you’re hosting a high tea, you’ll want to make it special. For making this a successful event, we have broken down what you need to know before you start setting up.
1. Drinks & Serving Pieces
- Drinks – Coffee and tea are both staples for a high tea. Some additional beverage options could be iced tea, fruit punch, or even sparkling water or lemonade.
- Tea pots – for pouring the tea.
- Tea strainers – for preventing leaves from entering the cups.
- Cups & Saucers – for supporting the tea.
- Sugar, Milk and Honey – for sweetening tea.
2. Sweet & Savory Like
- Scones – warm, freshly-baked scones are an essential high tea treat. Serve with butter, clotted cream, and preserves to your liking.
- Cakes – offer a selection of mini-cakes that complement the other finger food. Chocolate cake and fruitcake are classic favorites.
- Sandwiches – cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon and cream cheese, bacon and egg and cheese are popular sandwich options.
- Cookies – biscuits and cookies in a variety of flavors would be suitable for a high tea gathering.
- Fruit – provide a selection of fresh fruit like grapes, strawberries and melon.
- Savory Tartlets – bite sized quiches, tartlets or mini-pizzas make for good appetizers.
3. Table Settings
- Tables – the table should look inviting and inviting. Choose a white or pale-coloured table cloth.
- Teacups – place them in a very orderly fashion on the table, ensuring that each cup is centered to the person seated.
- Napkins – ensure that you provide napkins on the table for your guests.
- Plates – stack plates on the table, making sure there is room for each guest.
- Utensils – place forks, spoons, and knives next to each plate.
By following these steps, you can create an exquisite high tea table for your gathering. Enjoy!
