Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The perfect cup of tea


Hi lovelies! This past week my sister and I have been busy preparing a high tea to spoil our Mum on Mother's Day this Sunday. We haven't thrown a proper high tea before so planning the menu has been fun. We have so far planned to bake this, these + these - yum!


Because I'm not a big tea drinker myself, I need to master the art of making the perfect cup of tea, so I plan on following these simple instructions...




How are you planning to spoil your Mum on Sunday?


Rachel xo






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15 comments:

  1. Helen@thestylescheduleMay 9, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Rachel, those mini pies look delicious. It sounds like you'll have a lovely afternoon tea. We'll be participating the Mothers Day Classic Walk/Run in the morning and then visiting mum for afternoon tea with some cakes and pastries. Walk it off, then eat it back on! :)

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  2. Maria MatiopoulouMay 9, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    That's so sweet! I'm in London my mother is in Greece! I wish we lived closer so we could organize something similar :)

    Have a lovely day!
    Maria

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  3. Kimberly*May 9, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    So beautiful! I am planning on having a small tea for my mum as well! I am an avid tea drinker and i must say those tips could not be more on point!

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    I love that you're planning a high tea for your mom- so sweet!!!

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  5. DeborahMay 10, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    So sweet!

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  6. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Gorgeous images, and love the helpful instructions!

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  7. Will @ Bright.BazaarMay 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    I love your idea for high tea - so sweet! :)

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  8. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    That collage looks beautiful and it sounds like you're planning the perfect Sunday for your mum ;-)

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  9. Victoria | HauteMay 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I ADORE that tea pot in the second picture! So glamorous!

    I'm taking my mother out for high tea, but I LOVE your idea of doing it yourself! I'll have to tackle that another year ;)

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  10. Tegan @ Style ChicMay 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Cant wait to spoil my mamma
    That lemon and rosemary cake looks amazing xx <3

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  11. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Can I just say how much I love this post? I made my mom read it. She makes great tea, but she learned something as well!

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  12. Danielle's Heartfelt Home May 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Rachel,
    I love this post. Your pictures are beautiful. I am having my mother (and family)over for dinner this Sunday, but after reading this I am considering changing it to a tea party. It sounds so lovely. I'm sure your mother is going to love it! Can't wait to hear how it turns out. Take lots of pictures : ) Now I think I'm going to make myself a cup of tea...for real...

    Danielle xo

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  13. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    This is such a lovely idea, Rachel! I adore high teas. I think this Sunday, we'll just be going out for a nice brunch and spending quality time together :) xo

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
    http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

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  14. classiqMay 10, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    That's a wonderful idea for Mother's Day, Rachel! :)
    Ada

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  15. Not Just Another MillaMay 12, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I'm a big Afternoon tea fan and have a series going on my blog for nice places to visit in London and Paris. I love the how to serve tea list and being British, I completely agree that milk comes first. Loving this post!

    We celebrate Mother's Day in March however, I love the occasion of it all. Last Sunday, my mother and I went for afternoon tea at one of my favourite hotels - it was so decadent and fun!

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