Yellow, green, rosy pink and delicate blue offer lots of tones for a color scheme for a summer tea party. This china is slightly casual in style, so would be great for a less formal affair. We've chosen a white tablecloth, but a soft green, yellow or delicate stripe would work well, too. Napkins and candles should be color coordinated with the china.
We've used a platter of beautiful fresh lemons for our centerpiece. A footed glass serving piece would add height to the table, if needed. Tuck in leaves for color. You don't need to stick with lemons, though. Add cherries, kumquats, small apples or pears, or create a pretty floral centerpiece using the colors from the china. Stems of yellow roses, yellow daffodils, cheery daisies, stock, green hydrangea heads, yellow freesia, and stock would look lovely.
Just for fun, plan your tea menu to coordinate with the china. Lemon meringue tarts, lemon-shaped sugar cookies, and even a lemon-scented tea would really carry the theme.
Learn more about Afternoon Tea on these links:
- Read about the history of high tea.
- Find the recipes for the perfect Afternoon Tea Sandwiches, Cakes and Scones.
- Learn How Afternoon Tea was 'Invented'
- Make a Fresh Fruit Centerpiece with out simple directions.
See our beautiful Antique China Tea Table.