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Be transported into the quintessentially British world of afternoon tea with our magical tea party experiences!

Tea Parties are fabulous for all occasions from tea for two, tea with a small or large group of friends to tea for larger events. Afternoon tea can be a fabulous way to entertain clients or for fun team building experiences both large and small!

 Choose from our collection of themes ranging from a classical elegant afternoon tea, or a tea drinking etiquette demonstration to the topsy turvy world of the Mad Hatters tea party! Whether you choose to enjoy your tea party experience as a small group or with a large group and whatever the occasion, this wonderfully British pastime is a fabulous way to while away an afternoon. Contact us to discuss your requirements and tailor your tea party experience to your requirements.

Our experiences include beautiful tea cups with saucers and elegant tea pots, lovely table linens and beautiful table decorations. We pride ourselves in offering a fine assortment of teas from our most popular English Breakfast tea to a delicious lemony Earl Grey or a more chocolatey Darjeeling and we offer decaffeinated options too. Enjoy deliciously mouth watering cakes and yummy sweet items on three tier trays.

 The Great British Tea Party is a female owned business. Susie Matthews is a British ex-pat mother of two whose passion for the art of taking afternoon tea gives her a spark which makes her tea parties and talks something magical!

Do you know the difference between Afternoon tea and High Tea? Or whether it is good manners to raise your pinky finger while drinking your tea in polite company? Do you know the history and origins of afternoon tea and how it became so fashionable in Britain? Or that Afternoon tea offered something of a step forward for the feminist movement? If you found yourself taking tea with royalty would you know the correct etiquette?

Susie’s passion and knowledge of this fascinating and quintessentially British pastime gives her a spark which transports you into the wonderful world of Afternoon Tea. She has tailored each tea party to create a magical and elegant experience which you will be talking about for some time afterwards. Try the Mad Hatters tea party where you will be whisked into the topsy turvy world of the Mad Hatter and March Hare or opt for an elegant Afternoon tea and learn the correct etiquette one must use when drinking tea. Learn about tea drinking and how it is a part of the social structure of modern Britain. From tea dresses to tea cards, tea houses, tea shops and tea rooms and tea tasting and so much more!

Tailor your tea party to your preferences. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea experience with the opportunity to enjoy the company of your friends and family or enjoy your afternoon tea while listening to one of our talks or even try the afternoon tea and tea party games package!

“The Adventure Begins With Tea”