Appomattox Tea Room, in Appomattox VA
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Our Tea Party at the Appomattox Tea Room
The Appomattox Tea Room is located in historic downtown Appomattox. They offer a full formal English Afternoon Tea. The Appomattox Tea Room also features fine china, doll houses, and collectibles. There are two floors of wonderful antiques! This is truely a unique place and offers a unique experieince!
We reserved a room for a private Tea Party for my daughter's birthday. Seven of us attended and we all had a really nice time. The typical English Tea menu was beyond delicious and the tea was wonderful...served in a china teapot! The hostess was dressed in period clothing and was very charming and personable. She gave a little talk about the history of the Afternoon Tea and Tea Party Etiquette. We all enjoyed our Tea Party very much! I'd like to share that with you here.
If you live near, or plan to visit Appomattox, VA, be sure to schedule an Afternoon English Tea at the Appomattox Tea Room! Find out more >>
Welcome to the Appomattox Tea Room!
The entrance hall at Appomattox Tea Room.
China Hutch
Beautiful and LARGE Hutch and display of Fine China.
Tea Room
on the main floor
Each table is set with beautiful china and tiered servers.
Another View...
Notice the antique carriage on top of the wardrobe.
Beautiful Displays
The room features beautiful displays!
Wedding Dresses
When we visited there were many beautiful wedding dresses, formal gowns and dresses for little girls on display. The displays are changed out occasionally.
Tea Room Display
Display of Dresses, Collectibles, and Fine Art.
Doll Houses
There are many antique doll houses and doll house furniture.
Wicker Swing
Sit and relax in this wicker swing.
Our Afternoon Tea
The Appomattox Tea Room has two floors of wonderful antiques, doll houses, and collectibles. Upstairs they have a large room called the "Pink Room" where they usually have the children's tea parties. My daughter is no longer a child, but we chose that room because it's private and also there would be two little girls attending and we thought they'd enjoy that room. The upstairs also has several other rooms, including two decorated as Nurseries and one as a Retro Room. Also, there's a nice sitting area in the Pink Room. We could sit around afterwards and visit while the children played nearby.
Girl's Tea Party
The girls had their own little table.
Tea Pot Lamp
The Pink Room
Round Baby Crib
Isn't this round baby crib gorgeous?
Nursery
Bassinet
Round Crib
Amber admiring another round crib.
Rocking Horse
Isn't this a colorful rocking horse?
Retro Room
Groovy Retro Room!
Fashion Show
Lady with the red dress on...
After the Tea Party...They provided a closet of old fashioned dresses and boas for the girls to dress up in and put on a Fashion Show for us! They had a lot of fun! Lacey is modeling a red dress, matching red shoes, and black hat.
Fashion Show
Lacey modeling a slinky blue dress!
Entertainment
The girls had fun entertaining themselves with this doll house.
Little Girl's Tea Parties
Come to Tea: Fun Tea Party Themes, Recipes, Crafts, Games, Etiquette and More
Amazon Price: $3.19 (as of 05/27/2012)
Drink from delicate cups, eat dainty finger foods, dress up in your finery, and be as polite as you can be: it's time to come to tea. With the help of this oh-so charmingly illustrated guide, you can throw a delightful tea party for birthdays, holidays, or just to have fun with friends. You can even choose a theme to make it extra-special. Start by designing your own invitations and decorations. Then, follow the recipes for making a great cup of tea, simple cucumber and other creative sandwiches, shortbread bars, and more tasty treats. What kind of party are we going to have? A Mad Hatter Tea, Teddy Bear Picnic, Garden Party, Fairy Tea, or one just with your dolls or your mom? Plus: crafts, games, boxed hostess tips, and delicious "tea party" quotes from favorite books, all shown in pictures that capture the timeless pleasures of this favorite little-girl event.
Children's Tea Sets
History of the Afternoon Tea
This is the how it is believed the Tea Party originated:
In the early nineteenth century Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, is said to have complained of "having a sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. She requested that a pot of tea and a light snack be brought to her privately in her boudoir during the afternoon. Sometimes friends were invited to join her, and she enjoyed it so much she continued it. Thus began the "Afternoon Tea" and it wasn't long before all fashionable society joined in.
Reasons to Have a Tea Party...
Tea with Friends
Amazon Price: $4.00 (as of 05/27/2012)
Tea with Friends presents a year's worth of occasions to bring friends together around a pot of tea. Includes 13 original, little-fuss party ideas illustrated with elegant watercolor paintings. Each party contains menus, tea recipes, and things to make or do to enhance the celebration.
Tea Party Ideas
If Teapots Could Talk: Fun Ideas For Tea Parties
Amazon Price: $6.44 (as of 05/27/2012)
More than 60 recipes for all the treats you'll need for an afternoon tea party: scrumptious scones, dainty tea sandwiches, savory appetizers & tea time sweets, plus 15 creative ideas for theme tea parties, with suggestions for invitations, activities, decorations & party favors. Visit www.BlueSagePress.com for more free tea party recipes and theme party ideas.
Afternoon Tea Cookbook
Afternoon Tea
Amazon Price: $9.06 (as of 05/27/2012)
Whether it's a tea party in the garden or a cosy gathering by the fire, afternoon tea is a treat at any time of year. Afternoon Tea features delicate bite-size treats that are guaranteed to charm your guests. Bring out your best china, fill up the teapot and enjoy this wonderful tradition. An irresistible collection of sweet and savoury recipes, from little toasts to finger sandwiches and scones to baby pavlovas. Packed with information about preparing a tea-time feast, including how to make the perfect cup of tea.
More Tea Party Recipes
- Tea Party Recipes
- Tea party recipes are alive and well, formal as 'tea and crumpets in the parlor' or as laid-back as 'old friends on the front porch'. Tea cakes, tea sandwiches and scone recipes, history, tea guide.
- Joyofbaking.com
- English Tea Party Recipes With Pictures. This site has wonderful recipes and mouth watering pictures!!
Tiered Server
3 TIER FLORAL SERVERS - 3 TIER PORCELAIN FLORAL SERVERS
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3 TIER PORCELAIN FLORAL SERVER
Measures approx: 13" high. 7.5" , 9" & 10.5" diameter.
China Tea Sets for your party...
The Proper Way to Make Tea
Brewing a proper pot of tea takes practice!
1. Fill tea pot with hot tap water to pre-heat it.
2. Fill tea kettle with fresh, cold water.
3. Bring the water in the kettle to a boil
4. When the water is almost ready to boil, pour the hot water out of tea pot.
5. Add tea leaves or tea bags. (One teaspoon tea leaves or one tea bag per cup.)
6. Add the boiling water to the tea pot. (6 ounces per cup.)
7. Let tea steep 3 - 7 minutes depending on desired strength.
8. Lemon, sugar, or cream can be added after tea has been poured in cups, if desired.
It's very important to pre-heat the tea pot and always bring the water to a boil to make the best tea.
Tea for Two...
11 Piece Fine China Chintz Full Size Tea Set - Includes Tea Pot, Teacups, Sugar & Creamer and Plates
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)
Exclusive Antique Rose pattern tea set. The fine china tea set includes everything you need to serve tea for two! Tea set includes 32 ounce Tea Pot, Sugar and Creamer, two Full-Size Teacups and Saucers and two 6" Scone Plates. Beautifully detailed and finely crafted!
Afternoon English Tea
A must for every formal tea!
Twinings English Afternoon Tea, Tea Bags, 20-Count, 1.41 oz. Boxes (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $19.62 (as of 05/27/2012)
First started as a much needed refreshment between lunch and dinner, afternoon tea is now an important fixture of British life. Twinings English Afternoon Tea is bright in color with a brisk and refreshing flavor. Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up or whenever you need a little revitalizing, this tea is best served with milk and sweetener to bring out the optimal flavor.
Tea and Scones
A perfect tea party!
Proper Etiquette for an English Tea
Below are a few tips for behaving correctly at a tea party!
After sitting down - put purse on lap or behind you against chair back.
Unfold napkin on your lap, if you must leave the table, place napkin on chair.
Sugar/lemon for tea: Sugar is placed in cup first, then lemon. Milk goes in after tea.
Proper placement of spoon - the spoon always goes behind cup. Never leave the spoon in the cup.
Proper holding of cup - do not put your pinky "up", this is not correct.
The correct order for eating the tea tray: savories first, scones next, and sweets last.
Tea Time Etiquette
Tea & Etiquette (Revised): Taking Tea for Business and Pleasure (Capital Lifestyles)
Amazon Price: $24.98 (as of 05/27/2012)
This book, written by one of America's foremost authorities on etiquette and protocol, is a fanciful, but correct, guide to the pleasures of tea at home and for business purposes. Etiquette is the tapestry woven throughout this delightful book which aims to inform and amuse the novice and the connoisseur. Step-by-step guidelines include the history and legends of tea, hosting an afternoon tea at home, brewing the perfect pot of tea and serving it with aplomb, going out to tea in tearooms, restaurants and hotels, a complete guide to being a great host or guest during this pleasant alternative to the business lunch or dinner.
More about Tea Party Etiquette...
- Seeds of Knowledge
- Tea Time Etiquette
- Afternoon To Remember
- Etiquette and History of Afternoon Tea
Other Lenses about Tea Parties...
Tea Party Guestbook
Do you love a Tea Party?
Have you ever attended a formal Afternoon English Tea?
I'd love it if you left a note! Thanks for your visit!
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Kimbesa Sep 21, 2011 @ 5:25 pm | delete
- What a great place for a tea party...thanks!
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JoAnn
Sep 13, 2011 @ 3:30 am | delete
- Realized I made a mistake on my email, so want to say again that I really like this blog about tea parties and tea rooms. Also the vintage pictures of those having tea!
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JoAnn
Sep 12, 2011 @ 7:18 pm | delete
- Yes, when we were on a tour from a NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) Convention in Seattle to Victoria. Many of us went to the Empress Hotel for their High Tea. Enjoyed it very much. Love your website. It is great! I'm hostessing a theme gift exchange table for an online convention (!). We are doing items for a high tea that most of us are going to be putting in a teapot shaped rooombox. Looking forward to getting everything from them soon.
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mcclainl
Apr 24, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
- I've never attended a formal Afternoon English Tea, but my sister and have tea together almost every afternoon. I love this lens!
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mulberry
Oct 26, 2009 @ 6:49 pm | delete
- What a fantastic thing to be able to do with a little girl. So elegant!
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