Victorian Tea Party

because we all love a good tea party

Posted by michelle G.

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Its Simple to gather your friends round for a nice tea party, Victorian Style.

Get your best dresses on, and settle down for a good bit of tea and chat.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Tea and tea cups
  • Table Cloth
  • Table and chairs
  • Candleabra
  • Finger Sandwich

Steps (3 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    first make the
    TEA SANDWICHES

    CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

    After cutting off the crusts of the bread and cutting the bread into triangles or shapes, butter both sides of the bread.
    Cut seedless cucumber (sold in gourmet supermarkets, always wrapped in cellophane) into very thin slices, and place between bread slices.
    Garnish if desired.
    TUNA SANDWICHES

    Mix one can of tuna (drained) with tuna seasoning and enough mayonaise to make a thick spread.
    Spread on prepared slices of bread. You may add thin slices of cucumber if desired along with garnish.
    SALMON SANDWICHES

    Spread cream cheese on prepared slices of bread.
    Place thin slices of smoked salmon (Nova is particularly good) between slices of bread.
    EGG SANDWICHES

    Mix sectioned boiled egg and mayonnaise (or use store bought egg salad) and season as desired.
    Spread on slices of prepared bread.
    Add thin slices of cucumber if desired, along with garnish.

    WATERCRESS SANDWICHES

    Spread cream cheese on prepared slices of bread.
    Rinse and dry watercress and lay between slices of bread.
    Garnish if desired.

  2. 2

    decorate your table

    white lacey tablecloth, teacups out, cookies and sandwiches, candles and flowers

    lay them out in a nice fashion

    get a cd of nice relaxing music to play during the party

  3. 3

    once your guests arrive, brew your tea and settle down for some goodies