The Steeping Chronicles

Hispanic Heritage Month party ideas: a merienda tea table with pan dulce, teacups and hibiscus
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Hispanic Heritage Month Party Ideas: Host a Merienda Tea Party

Pan dulce from the panadería, a pitcher of hibiscus and a question about home. The easiest Hispanic Heritage Month gathering I know how to host, at home, at work or at church.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Party Ideas: Host a Merienda Tea Party

Pan dulce from the panadería, a pitcher of hibiscus and a question about home. The easiest Hispanic Heritage Month gathering I know how to host, at home, at work or at church.

Halloween tea party table set with mismatched teacups, candles, and small pumpkins
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Halloween Tea Party for Grown-Ups (and the Kids Who Crash It)

Four candy-flavored teas, a dark tablecloth, and the Mad Hatter contest I run every October. A Halloween tea party the adults love and the kids can crash.

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Halloween Tea Party for Grown-Ups (and the Kids Who Crash It)

Four candy-flavored teas, a dark tablecloth, and the Mad Hatter contest I run every October. A Halloween tea party the adults love and the kids can crash.

Christmas tea party table set with mismatched teacups, teapots, and a tiered tray of treats
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Christmas Tea Party Ideas That Don't Take a Week to Plan

Three teas, three plates, and one reason to sit down together. How I host a Christmas tea party in an afternoon, from my table to yours.

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Christmas Tea Party Ideas That Don't Take a Week to Plan

Three teas, three plates, and one reason to sit down together. How I host a Christmas tea party in an afternoon, from my table to yours.

What to Wear to a Tea Party: Outfits and Style Tips for Every Occasion
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What to Wear to a Tea Party: Outfits and Style Tips for Every Occasion

Ten tea party outfit ideas, from big hats and fascinators to pearls, blazers, and wide-legged pants. Plus the exact wording to put the dress code on your invitation so no guest has to guess.

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What to Wear to a Tea Party: Outfits and Style Tips for Every Occasion

Ten tea party outfit ideas, from big hats and fascinators to pearls, blazers, and wide-legged pants. Plus the exact wording to put the dress code on your invitation so no guest has to guess.

Easy Tea Party Foods: Delicious Menu Options for Your Next Gathering
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Easy Tea Party Foods: Delicious Menu Options for Your Next Gathering

The key to an easy tea party menu is bite sized food that pairs with your tea. Here are the finger foods, fruit, sweets, and tea cakes I serve, and how to put them together.

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Easy Tea Party Foods: Delicious Menu Options for Your Next Gathering

The key to an easy tea party menu is bite sized food that pairs with your tea. Here are the finger foods, fruit, sweets, and tea cakes I serve, and how to put them together.

How to Organize the Perfect Tea Party: Themes and Ideas for Every Occasion
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How to Organize the Perfect Tea Party: Themes and Ideas for Every Occasion

Eleven tea party themes to borrow, from classic English and garden teas to Halloween, holiday, and mother-daughter, each with the decor, the menu, and the one activity that makes it an occasion.

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How to Organize the Perfect Tea Party: Themes and Ideas for Every Occasion

Eleven tea party themes to borrow, from classic English and garden teas to Halloween, holiday, and mother-daughter, each with the decor, the menu, and the one activity that makes it an occasion.

Send Someone a Tea Party

I started packing these boxes so I could send my kitchen table to people I could not get to in person. Every one holds loose leaf tea and something to do while it steeps, because the part that matters is the hour you sit down for. Pick the one that sounds like the person you are sending it to.

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