Friday 23 August 2013

Vintage Tea Party


Who would not endorse "Apne Ghar ki Chai" if you are a tea lover to the core? Its fascinating that even the use of exactly same ingredients in the tea brings out completely different flavours and aroma at different households. The level of customization for preparing a simple cuppa tea, comprising of four major components - water, milk, tea leaves and sugar differs for every household. And, its almost a family tradition to literally pass the tea recipe to the next generation to keep the same 'family tea taste' alive.

clipart victorian tea cup
Vintage Tea Party

Besides enjoying the flavours of tea, I also believe in having the right company and/or perfect ambience. My favourite vintage tea set collection helps me create an ambience which is truly enduring. My vintage tea party theme has become immensely popular amongst my friends' circle. Actually, the tradition of high tea goes back to the 19th century British style of convening mid-afternoon tea and snacks. It may be a fancy concept for some but if you are a part of the party, its extremely refreshing although it promotes indulgence. The typical menu for the high tea party includes cookies, cupcakes, macaroons, butter flavoured croissants and sandwiches. If you are lucky to have a garden, you may organize the party there but if you stay in small matchboxes like myself, even then there is a lot of scope to have the same feel. Crisp bright white table cloth spread along with the cup cake stand, fresh flowers and the cutlery being set to perfection on the table is all what you need to do. Serving varied kinds of teas like hand picked green tea, oolong tea, flavoured teas of apple, lemon, ginger, mint etc as per the preferences can be really good healthy options too. If you are thinking its one of those parties where only gurlz and ladies are invited then you are highly mistaken. Infact its a friends' gathering irrespective of gender. Its a big break from the regular 'dinner with friends' parties at home and gives a chance to everyone to look forward to something different. Of course high tea doesn't have to be grand affair; one can always tweak the concept and customize to the guests' taste while the fun of being together remains priceless as usual. 

Even the kids have lots of fun in such parties as they love to hog on the marshmallows and cupcakes along with gettin a chance to be involved in games played by adults. Rather than having a stereotypical birthday party of your kid at pizza hut or some other fast food joints, children's tea party is a great idea to bank on if you don't have time and space constraints. Mini cupcakes, mini burgers along with hot chocolate (surely preferred over tea by kids) and other goodies can work wonders to make your kids birthday party special and distinct.

My fascination for vintage tea set collection goes as far as scouting and collecting them from the different places I travel across the world.  They are also an inspiration for my painting and complements the tea party.

clipart vintage tea cup
Vintage Tea Party
Clipart vintage tea cup
Vintage Tea Party



13 comments :

  1. You just wrote my feelings here. I miss all those tea parties at home and the fancy decor that came along with it. From crockeries to cookies and all things edible, tea parties or tea time has been one of the most fav part of the day!

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    1. Hi ekta...I am glad you too share the same thoughts!! :)

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  2. this is some fabulous work I must say :) !!
    Your post reminds how Tea remained dominant Status statement during the British Era and decades post that .. till it became Aam Aadmi thing :)
    Today Taj Mahal is a Tea ..which defines class although the best quality leaves from Darjeeling and Assam still gets exported .

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    1. Hey I really appreciate your thoughts.Thanks a lot!

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    2. Hey I really appreciate your thoughts.Thanks a lot!

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  3. Great Blog ,,

    But the Greatest Chaiwala is Dr Mansoor Showghi Yezdi , he promotes the famous Black Irani chai ,, maska brun , bun maska , a film maker he is doing a documentary on tea .. you should connect with him on Facebook a very senior gentle human loving being.. I feature in his tea documentary under making.. you have a nice blog keep it up
    As Ever
    Beggar Poet
    Firoze Shakir

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  4. I am a tea lover still never thought of such a tea-ful gathering :)
    Thanks for this superb idea (y)

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  5. Thanks a lot Viditi...Cheers!

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  6. Thanks a lot Viditi...Cheers!

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