Warren Said:

Anyone know the proper etiquette for this weeks Tea Party?

We Answered:

I think it is pinky up? My English grand mum and her gal pals used to have noon tea with crumpets and scones. I used to leave cause I could not stand all the old lady gossip and smell of Ben Gay.

Michele Said:

What are your comments on 'What The Cat Told Me About A Tea Party' morning whatchamacallit pome?

We Answered:

I do hope this writing of the news is not a flash in the pan for you,
as I would miss this morning spin, It lightens up the dark moods in me.
I LOL in spite of what I hear and see, thanks be to you.

Antonio Said:

Needig some afternoon tea info and etiquette sites please?

We Answered:

Fur, here is a site that might help:
http://entertaining.about.com/cs/coffees…

There are many tea sets on the market at all prices, some of these are real cute too:
http://www.nextag.com/tea-set/stores-htm…

http://www.englishteastore.com/teasets.h…

Afternoon tea etiquette:
http://entertaining.suite101.com/article…

Eduardo Said:

Traditional Formal Tea Party Etiquette and Dress?

We Answered:

Gloves and hats are still acceptable for tea parties, that is perfectly fine. Is this an outdoor or indoor tea party? If it is outdoor I would wear the hat and gloves but indoors I may not. What form of dress does your invitation request? Talk about the area you live in or maybe what program you completed in college. Read the newspaper during the week of the party to get familiar with current events. Watch MSNBC and CNN also. If it gets silent ask people what plans they have for the upcoming week as far as what plays they are going to see or museums they will visit. Do not forget to remember names. That is so important.

Kenneth Said:

Can someone help me with these Coffee and Tea Quiz Questions?

We Answered:

First people to cultivate and trade coffee in the fifteenth century: - The Arabs were the first, not only to cultivate coffee but also to begin its trade. By the fifteenth century, coffee was being grown in the Yemeni district of Arabia and by the sixteenth century it was known in Persia, Egypt, Syria and Turkey.

Java (an arabica coffee) is exported from where: - Indonesia

Who is the Italian pope that pronounced coffee as a Christian beverage?: - Clementine VIII

If serving tea at a tea party or high tea, lemons should always be in wedges, not in slices: -False

What should you never add to tea that has lemon in it? - Milk

What is a tea slop basin? - A dish designed for used tea leaves

Why is it more appropriate to say you "drink tea" instead of you "take tea"? - In Victorian times, the only people who said "take tea" were the lower classes

Where should the spout of the tea pot and tea kettle should face? - The spout of the teapot and the teakettle faces the hostess or pourer.

If you are at a formal tea party, it is proper to keep your gloves on while drinking tea - False

The same good tea can be used to make as many as 6 small pots or cups of tea. But green tea has a different composition. How many cups or pots can you make with one single amount of green tea? - 3

What foods will be included in a "cream tea"? - Scones, Jam & Cream

What is added to transform a regular high tea into a "royal tea"? - Champagne

A ploughman's tea (or farmer's tea) was hearty and included meat pies, cheeses and fruits. During what time of day was a ploughman's tea held? - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m

Traditionally a tea cup holds 6 ounces - False

What one ingredient should always be included in a traditional English trifle, which is often served at high tea? - Sherry

If you are sitting at a table, what should you do with the saucer when you are sipping tea? - Leave it on the table

It is proper etiquette to hold your pinky in the air while bringing your teacup to your mouth for a sip -True

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Dawn Said:

Spiritually Speaking: I showed up at a tea party with my tea set and scones in hand?

We Answered:

YOU drink tea? Next thing you know I'll be smoking a pipe.

(((Star)))

Ted Said:

What music would one play at a formal tea party?

We Answered:

Baroque, string quartet, classical guitar, cello music--something classical but without the whole orchestra. You don't want the music to be interfering or distracting, it should be just a soft pleasant background melody.