How to Pack a Tea Party Picnic

A tea party picnic is a wonderful way to spend your afternoon. Not only do you get to indulge in great food and great company, but also you get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Whether you’re planning a romantic afternoon or a lazy afternoon with the kids, a tea party picnic is the perfect way to spend your time with each other!

To ensure that your tea party picnic goes smoothly, it helps to be prepared. Below are some helpful tips that will help make your afternoon one to remember – in a good way of course!

Plan the Picnic Menu

Traditional tea parties are served with plenty of sweet treats such as pastries and scones. You can bake some yourself, or just pick some up from a local bakery.

In addition to the sweets, finger sandwiches are also a staple at Victorian tea parties. You can easily whip up some sandwiches with lunchmeat and cheese. Or, put together a cheese and cracker tray where you and your guests can snack on these savory foods.

To round out your picnic, add some fresh fruits or cold-cut veggies. Fruits are most popular for tea parties because they pair well with the tea. Top picks include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and melon slices.

Make Freshly Brewed Tea

No tea party is complete without the tea!

Since you’ll be enjoying a lovely tea party picnic outdoors, it’s ideal to serve freshly brewed iced tea. Make the tea at home in advance using your favorite tea leaves. By making the tea earlier in the day, you can have it steep long enough to bring out the flavors.

Of course, hot tea isn’t out of the question for a picnic. It just won’t be as refreshing! But if you and your guests prefer a warm drink instead, you can make the tea in advance and pour it into a thermos to keep it hot.

Pack the Basket

The final step is to pack the rest of the essentials. You have your food and tea ready, so place the following into a heavy duty picnic basket:

• Picnic blanket
• Plates
• Napkins
• Silverware
• Tea cups
• Sweetener for the tea

Now all you need is to find the perfect place and enjoy! We’re sure that won’t be hard to do!