date day :: tea for two

“Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.” ~Henry Fielding

One of the things I like about the tea ritual is that it can be made as simple or elaborate as you wish. Today I decided to fill a teapot with lilacs, pour iced tea with lemon and mint into our crystal wine glasses, cut a couple pieces of banana bread and a tangerine, and head out to the deck. It took about ten minutes to set a pretty table and light a candle. Here are some ideas for you if you’d like to enjoy tea for two with your husband, significant other, or friend.

~tea for two~

~set a pretty table using your favorite table linens, dishes and crystal

~fill a vase or teapot with flowers

~play your favorite soothing music

~light a candle

~serve sweet bread and fruit for a simple tea

~ for a more elaborate tea you could try:

cucumber sandwiches

radish sandwiches

Paris garden sandwiches

strawberry almond scones

strawberry bread