Creating the perfect afternoon tea at home in 6 easy steps
Afternoon tea at home is easy….
Creating the perfect afternoon tea at home is a delightful and sophisticated way to enjoy a leisurely afternoon with friends or family or celebrate those special occasions such as Baby Showers, Birthdays or family events. To start, you may want to select a variety of high-quality teas to suit different preferences, such as black, green, herbal, and floral options.
Also really important to invest in hiring a proper tea set with teapots, cups, and saucers, mixing and matching charming vintage pieces for a whimsical touch. Ensure that your teapot is warmed before adding loose tea leaves or tea bags, allowing them to steep for the appropriate time to achieve the ideal strength and flavour. To get the full British afternoon tea experience you’ll want to offer a selection of sweet and savoury treats!
For the savoury component, prepare finger sandwiches with an assortment of fillings, such as cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon and dill, and egg salad. Use fresh, crustless bread and cut the sandwiches into dainty triangles or rectangles. Pair these with warm, flaky scones served with clotted cream and a selection of fruit preserves or lemon curd.
Don’t forget to include an array of delectable pastries and cakes, such as delicate macarons, mini tarts, and fluffy sponge cakes. The presentation is just as important as the taste, so arrange these treats on tiered cake stands and a cute idea is to garnish with edible flowers or a dusting of powdered sugar.
To create the perfect ambiance for an afternoon tea at home, set the table with elegant linens, fine vintage china, and fresh flowers in a simple vase. Play soft classical music or jazz in the background to enhance the overall atmosphere. Remember to cater to dietary preferences and allergies, offering gluten-free and vegetarian options if needed.
Finally, encourage your guests to savour each bite and sip slowly, relishing the experience of a homemade afternoon tea that is both comforting and refined. With attention to detail and a touch of creativity, you can create a memorable afternoon tea at home!
Thames Vintage China offer afternoon tea china hire packages from just £2 per person to include cups, saucers, milk jugs, sugar bowls, side plates, cake stands and more. We deliver to London, Surrey, Middlesex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Get in touch to ask for a free no obligation quote
How it works
Hiring Vintage China is simple, get in touch to let us know the date and location of your event and how many people you’re expecting and we can work with you either to select one of our afternoon tea china hire packages or select the pieces you need from our hire catalogue and we can provide a quote. We will deliver and collect and we’ll even do the washing up!
Why you’ll love us…
Huge Selection
We have over 250 sets of china in stock ready and available to make your event extra special.
Genuine Bone China
All of our china was hand picked so that we only use the very best, most attractive and genuine china pieces.
Mismatch Tea Cups & Saucers
The most stunning classic mismatch tea cups and saucers are available to make place setting look and feel vintage.
Excellent Service
We pride ourselves on offering only the best customer service.
We deliver to Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex and London
Outside of these areas? please ask for a quote!
Your local supplier
Thames Vintage China are Based near Windsor, delivering to London, Middlesex, Berkshire, Surrey and Buckinghamshire.
We are a well established Vintage China supplier who supply only the prettiest vintage tea cups, saucers, cake stands, milk jugs and more to make your Afternoon Tea extra special!
