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Consider a Light Tea
For Simplicity

A light tea is what we in America would call a coffee break or mid-afternoon snack. It can also be called elevenses, a tea which is taken at 11 o'clock. Similar in nature to our coffee break, it's a simple snack with tea and tea cakes or tea breads, meant to be quick for the working class.

It has become a simple tea to offer for a casual ladies afternoon party. This is one of the easiest tea parties to hostess. It is a great one for inviting friends over on short notice for a relaxing afternoon tea party or for a casual tea in the garden, a tea for two, a book club meeting, or any other affair you would like to have a simple, fun way to entertain.

Tea party menus can get out of hand quickly, so keep it simple and host a:

Light Afternoon Tea Menu

  • Tea Cakes or
  • Scones or Tea Breads
  • And a nice hot pot of tea.
  • That's really it!!

    If you'll notice, I put in -or- because you do not have to serve all items. One is sufficient. You may add another treat or a dish of nuts on the side, but tea sandwiches, extra desserts, and other foods are not normally included. Adding clotted cream, butter, and/or jam is also fully optional.

    This is a tea where the only silverware required is a spoon for the tea if nothing else is served. Translation: Less prep work, less set up work and less clean up.

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