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Tea Parties for Grown Ups

by Dawnya Sasse

Adults, just as much as children, enjoy a tea party that
celebrates any sort of occasion. Serving loose leaf tea
is a healthy alternative to any party option and with
the wide range of teas available, you can incorporate
any theme or celebrate any occasion.

From birthdays to anniversaries or other events, tea is
a fun, unique and easy way to create a party.

Use the event (is it a birthday or anniversary?) to
determine the best types of tea to serve or, consider
hosting a themed party. A theme can be based on
anything from a book character to the time of year.

Your party can be as simple or elaborate as you like.
Just use your imagination, because you are sure to find
a tea that is perfect for the occasion!

Activities

Depending on the celebration, activities may range
from traditional to unusual or even none at all! In the
fast-paced world we live in, many adults will welcome
the chance to sit and enjoy a hot cup of tea and good
conversation. Sometimes people need a reason to
relax, and a tea party can be just that.

However, if you want to incorporate activities, these
can easily be based on the reason for the gathering.
Consult with your local party supply store or do a quick
search online.

You can incorporate a "tea twist" on many common
games, for example. Bridal and baby shower games
can include a tea theme (such as word scrambles or
searches), and tea gifts make wonderful party favors
for your attendees.

Package loose teas in festive netting and tie it with a
beautiful ribbon.

Love bingo? Try Teago and let your guests learn about
tea and its customs while competing in a familiar game.
(www.teago.com)

Decorations

Decorations will depend on the activity, such as a
birthday, anniversary, or baby shower. Create a theme
for the party, such as a vacation getaway for an
anniversary.

Decorate the room with beach balls, beach towels and
have guests sit in outdoor lounge chairs (or if the
weather is nice, take the party outside!). A “famous
babies” theme for a baby shower is much more
interesting than decorations that are all green and
yellow.

Try filling the room with photos of actors who got their
start in “pampers." The key is to put a twist on your
party, and then, of course, offer a twist on the tea you
serve such as a fruity tea for the beach party or bubble
tea for a baby shower.

Music

Music selections for your parties can vary greatly. To
make it easy on yourself, look for compilation CDs that
incorporate the theme.

A CD of soft love songs is a great choice for an
anniversary, for example, or an orchestrated mix of
lullabies for a baby shower.

Visit your local music retailer for specific suggestions
or do an online search for CDs that pertain to your
theme.

Invitation Ideas

Use your theme to determine the types of invitations
you will use. Get creative and make your own using
specialty papers, or throw in a few loose tea leaves for a
scented and enticing invitation (although some people
may not appreciate tea leaves falling out, so consider
some type of mesh envelope!).

Because you'll be centering your party on tea, think of
using naturally colored invitations and alternative
papers.

A traditional birthday invitation may not be quite
what you're looking for, so look into blank cards as well,
as you can then add your own words.

Foods

What should you serve at a tea party? Again, your
theme will have a lot to do with the food selections.
If your theme is an anniversary beach party, for example,
serve exotic fruits and finger sandwiches.

If you are hosting a famous baby tea try collecting and
serving favorite recipes of the stars then let your
guests vote on the best appetizer.

Teas

Many parties lend themselves well to lighthearted and
fruity teas and tisanes. Consider offering teas that your
guests may not encounter otherwise.

This is a fun way to introduce new teas and enjoy
the festive atmosphere.

Creativity is a fountain of youth. Now grab a pencil,
jot down your ideas and get started.