This class is created to bring the fascinating history and customs surrounding the tea ceremony to life. The course will enhance your ability to put on the kettle, pour yourself a cup of tea into your precious heirloom teacup, and explore the world of tea etiquette.
Graceful dining manners and other useful techniques and information about this favorite pastime will prove to be an investment that will last a lifetime.
In this dynamic presentation we will cover
- The history of afternoon tea
- Napkin etiquette
- How to eat finger sandwiches
- Preparing and layering the scone
- Invitations for tea
- How to brew, steep and serve tea
- When to arrive for tea
- The correct use of teapots
- Loose leaf vs tea bags
- Milk in first or last?
- Polite tea talk
- Lemon and sugar and other accompaniments
- How to hold your cup and saucer
- Correct posture
- How to handle spills
- How to store tea
Contact us to schedule your Modern Tea Party Manners course.
