13 Special, Fancy Tea Party Ideas
Looking for a few fun tea party ideas to liven up your next social event? As millennials and Gen Z are drinking less alcohol and more tea, there’s no better time to throw a fancy tea party for you and your friends.
Tea parties don’t have to be too formal, but dressing up and following some rules of tea party etiquette is part of the fun. That extends from sending out invitations to having traditional finger foods and sandwiches on hand. A standard tea party takes place at around 3 or 4 in the afternoon and lasts for several hours. We at Peerspace have come up with these 13 special, fancy tea party ideas to help you make your first event a success!
1. First, learn to make a proper cup of tea
Just boil water and add a tea bag, right? Not if you want a proper cup of tea. The proper brewing technique depends on what kind of tea you’re making. Only the water for black and herbal teas should be brought to a boil. White and green teas are best when brewed between 170 and 185 degrees, and oolong teas are best between 180 and 190. For the most satisfying results, use an electric kettle with temperature control, and impress your guests with your knowledge!
As for steeping, you don’t need to leave the bag in the teacup long-only around 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the type of tea. Paper tea bags are fine, but avoid nylon mesh tea bags unless you want a side of microplastics. Or, ask each of your guests to bring their favorite loose leaf teas so you can mix and match for a combination of flavors.
2. Choose the perfect Peerspace location
A big part of throwing a fancy tea party is finding the right space for it. Think lace curtains, fresh flowers, and elegant tableware. Peerspace makes it easy to come up with fancy tea party ideas with a range of spaces available to rent from local hosts, many of them with furniture and dishes included.
For example, in Minneapolis, you can choose from a bright Parisian-style loft in the North Loop with space for 20. In Los Angeles? How about booking this speakeasy-inspired tea house with indoor and outdoor space. Search the listings to find the perfect space near you. If you need additional services with your rental, such as a professional caterer or photographer, contact the exclusive Concierge service to find a trusted local vendor.
We’ll include photos and links to real Peersapce venues throughout this article that you can book, just to show you what we’re working with!
3. Have a scone baking competition
Scones are a must at any traditional tea party. British scones are similar to American biscuits, but not to be confused with British biscuits, which are more like American cookies. Just invite your friends to bring their most creative scone recipes to sort it out once and for all!
