Guide to Planning an Afternoon Tea Party

An afternoon tea party is suitable for celebrating a victory, milestone, or any achievement. Afternoon parties are subtle and laid back, making it the perfect opportunity for you to catch up with your friends and loved ones. You can also use tea parties to gather with your friends and discuss serious topics. For instance, if one of your friends needs financial assistance and you want to organize a donation drive, you can invite your other friends to a tea party and discuss your plans with them. Afternoon tea parties can be hosted for different goals, whether for casual fun or important meetings. Hosting an afternoon tea party in your condo unit is ideal, especially if you live in a spacious condominium with a serene ambiance like Hacienda Balai. Hacienda Balai is surrounded by trees and has tropical-themed landscaping, providing residents with a refreshing view.

How to Host an Afternoon Tea Party

Afternoon tea parties work best for busy people such as parents as it starts at a convenient time after most of the chores are already done. If you want to host a fun and classy afternoon tea party, try these steps:

• Set the venue, utensils, and decorations. The most important element in a tea party is the tea set. A tea party is a chance for you to showcase and use your most valuable Chinaware and ceramics. If you do not have a tea set yet, this is the perfect time to invest in a fancy tea set. Besides Chinaware, which has luxurious patterns, you may also go for a Japanese tea set. These are plain sets with neutral colors or hand-painted tea sets inspired by Japanese culture. Your decors will depend on the occasion. If you are to throw an afternoon tea party for a baby shower or bridal shower, you can put balloons, banners, and ribbons. For an afternoon tea party with a more serious note, you do not have to put on many decorations and can instead focus on the table setting. 
• Serve snacks and light meals. Tea is best served with snacks such as pâtisserie, teacake, buns, cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, toast and jam, tarts, sandwiches, and scones to make it more enjoyable. Snacks and light meals are easy to make, making them suitable for you if you have a busy schedule. You can also prepare some takeaway food like cookies to end your afternoon tea party in a memorable way.
• Prepare different tea flavors. Each guest has their personal preference for tea, which is why it is important to prepare a variety of flavors to help your guests find the tea that suits their taste. Do not forget to serve milk and sugar on the table so guests can create their mixture. You can also do some research regarding different teas and their effects to recommend your guests with a tea that is appropriate for their current mood. 

One of the most important rules in a tea party is enjoying and interacting with your guests. Tea parties are all about bonding, conversing with one another, and having fun. The tea is best sipped with a smile on your face.