Essential Tea Party Supplies Checklist
Do you have the tea party supplies that are needed to host a proper tea party?
While bone china teacups and a silver tea set are not necessary, there are certain tea accouterments that not only help tea parties go smoothly, they also exude the essence of serving tea.
The Tea Party Bee has been busy gathering this checklist to make sure you have the essential formal tea party accessories for your tea parties. Check it out and don't wait until the last minute to get what you need.
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have many tea accessories!"
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Tea Party Supply List
Teakettles - tea kettles are a "behind the scenes" essential for boiling the tea water. (Don't you dare microwave it!)
Teapots or Tea Service - Service consists of a teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl. Sometimes a second tea pot or pitcher is used for hot water (those who prefer week tea). Tea sets can also include tea cups.
Tea Cups and Tea Spoons - Don't forget the saucers. No mugs at tea time please!
Dessert Dishes - Serving Dishes - a 3 tier server is a classic for tea parties.
Serving Tongs - good to have for proper tea etiquette (and they're pretty too!).
Cloth Napkins - use the smaller beverage napkins if you can. If not, regular
dinner napkins can be folded in many different fun ways (spread the larger
ones on your lap).
More Tea Party Supplies
Here are some tea party accessories that you can add or acquire depending
on your budget and the type of tea party themes or occasions you are hosting.
- Tea Table / Tea Cart
- Tablecloth / Linens
- Tea Cozies
- Tea Tray
- Tea Boxes / Chest - Do you want storage or display? The best way to keep your tea fresh is to...
- Tea Scoops
- Honey Spoon / Dipper
- Tea Bag Squeezer
- Lemon Wraps
- Trivets - to protect the table or keep the teapot warm
- Tea Warmer
- Matcha Wisk Set
- Doilies - keep some paper doilies around to place on top of plates or under decorations
- Tea Strainers / Infusers / Filters
- Mote Spoon -a small silver spoon with holes for straining tea leaves
from the liquid tea - Tea Light Candles
- Tea Party Favors - who doesn't love to get a little take home gift?
- Hostess Tea Gift Sets
- Childrens Tea Sets - little girls love playing with a miniature tea set!
Tea Party Bee Tip: Acquire pretty and useful tea service supplies and accessories as you come across them, instead of waiting for a planned event.