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Guest Picks: You are Invited to High Tea
Create a table worthy of the high tea tradition with fine linen, porcelain and pretty accents
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High tea is one of my favorite indulgences, and hosting one at home is in my (very) long-term plans. Since high tea is all about ritual, decadent treats and, of course, the best tea, a beautiful setting is a must. Here are my picks for creating a table worthy of the high tea tradition.
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by Switch Modern
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This gold-dotted espresso cup and saucer are completely modern in design but made in a traditional batch production method in England.
by OwenLawrence
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This sleek white cup and saucer rimmed in gold is a work of art.
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Gorgeous blue floral pattern in genuine cobalt and accented with 24k gold. Befitting of high tea, don't you think?
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There's a nice zen quality about the simplicity of this tea set from Bodum.
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Tea just has to taste better poured from this beautiful teapot. The cherry blossom pattern and the deep blue shade are gorgeous.
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Set an exotic mood with these jewel tone glasses with pretty silver leaf arabesque patterns.
by Anthropologie
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A natural cotton tablecloth is trimmed with a perfect gray stripe. It's a great foundation for a beautiful tabletop.
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The finest pure linen with three embroidered lines in blue. It doesn't get more classic or luxurious than that.
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These petite pastry forks decorated with scenes of Italy are the perfect way to serve dessert. The porcelain handles are in classic Spode blue.
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I'm in love with the simple design and shape of these dessert forks. Paired with a pretty plate, it would make a really elegant dessert presentation.
by Bloomingdale's
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Give any tabletop instant style with these animal print plates in bold colors.
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These porcelain ramekins are an elegant way to serve crème brûlée or any other dessert.
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You can put anything in a mint julep cup and it'll look pretty. They're my go-to vessels for flowers on tables.
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Pretty cakes will look even prettier on this cake stand with a frilly edge.
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It's always good to have different heights on a buffet. This set of three stands is perfect for small cakes and pastries.
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| The colorful hand-embroidered loops are too cute. And they're 100 percent linen, which means they feel as good as they look. |
by Anthropologie
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A pretty napkin like this can make a tabletop. I'd love to see these paired with plain white dishes.
by Design Public
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This design is subtle but the purple color gives it pop. It's screen-printed by hand and sewn in California.
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This is the perfect bar table. It's constructed of wood, the mirrored tray is removable, the legs fold for easy storage and, most importantly, the openwork design is very elegant.
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Made of handmade traditional Japanese paper and shibori-dyed cloth, this tea canister will look pretty while keeping your teas fresh.
Next: More finds for a fabulous high tea
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Ideabook published on Sept. 30, 2011.
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High tea (also known as meat tea[7]) is an early evening meal, typically eaten between 5pm and 7pm. It is now largely followed by a lighter meal later in the evening.
High tea would usually consist of cold meats, eggs or fish, cakes and sandwiches.
In its origin, the term “high tea” was used as a way to distinguish it from “low tea” or afternoon tea. The words 'low' and 'high' refer to the tables from which either tea meal was eaten.[citation needed] Low tea was served in a sitting room where low tables (like a coffee table) were placed near sofas or chairs generally. The word high referred to a table, this one on a dining room table, and it would be loaded with substantial dinner dishes - meats, cheese, breads, perhaps shepherd's pie or steak and kidney pie.
ron1118: Exactly!
legorita: That must have made for some funny situations! :D