 They're not just for little girls anymore. Adults put a sophisticated spin on these social gatherings by pairing organic teas with savory and sweet snacks.
Whether contemporary and casual or traditional and elegant, tea parties have become a popular way to celebrate special occasions.
"Currently, there is a trend of having afternoon tea as a way of relaxing and socializing with friends," says Jeanne Lord, owner of the Faded Rose Tea Garden in Chamblee, Georgia. "We have a lot of birthday celebrations and bridal and baby showers as tea parties."
When you serve organic teas and natural snacks, you show your guests that your party was brewed with care.
STEEPED IN HEALTH
You can feel good about serving organic tea. It's brimming with antioxidants that may help fight cancer and heart disease. And organic growers rely on natural substances such as compost for nutrients and ground cover. Weeds and insects are controlled by earth-friendly methods, such as crop rotation, mulching and pest-controlling spiders.
When shopping for organic brands, such as Celestial Seasonings Organic Black, Green or Vanilla Apple White teas, look for the USDA "Organic" seal on the package. It tells you the tea was grown without using most conventional pesticides and petroleum-based fertilizers.
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