The Table
tea leaf
Bone China
An intimate gathering with just a few friends allows for all the guests to be seated at one table and the use of china. The pieces do not have to match and bone china is not necessary. A proper tea does not mean you have to run out and buy lots of expensive things. If you are short a few items, ask a close friend or relative to borrow the things you need to complete your table. A nice tablecloth without stains or holes is essential along with cloth or linen napkins. Of course you will need cups and saucers , plates, tea spoons, sugar bowl, sugar tongs (to serve the sugar cubes), tea strainer (if the tea leaves were put directly in the pot and not in a tea ball), and lemon dish.