Other items for the tea table will depend on what is being served. If scones are offered, knives will be needed to cut the scones in half. Small bowls of jams, curds, and clotted cream will be necessary along with a serving spoon for each bowl. Forks will be needed if cake is to be served.
Once everybody is seated, the hostess pours the tea and always ensures that each guest's cup is full. The hostess then offers milk (never cream, since it is too heavy for tea), sugar, or lemon. Milk and lemon must never be added to the same cup, since citrus instantly spoils the milk.