Tea it up
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Tea it up it’s always tea time. indulge in a timeless tradition that never goes out of style with this simply splendid array of accoutrements and accessories. Compiled by Alice Griffin
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Serve in style with these tasteful tablewares. ABOVE LEFT: A leading designer of bone china tableware for more than 100 years, Royal Albert’s signature collection, Old Country Roses, maintains the romantic, feminine and floral hues the brand is famous for. wwrd.com.au/royal-albert LEFT: Make it a Mad Hatter’s tea party with Nel Lusso’s Alice in Wonderlandinspired platters. nellusso.com.au
FAR LEFT: Rustic enthusiasts rejoice at the natural, rough-and-readystyle tableware from Villeroy & Boch’s Artesano Original collection. This rugged serving tray is just the ticket for those seeking an unconventional high tea. villeroy-boch.com.au ABOVE: Keep it clean and simple with Villeroy & Boch’s La Classica Contura range. villeroy-boch.com.au ABOVE RIGHT: We’re
lusting after Wedgwood’s whimsical Cuckoo collection of plates and servers, where exquisite patterns of Chinese flowers and bird motifs rule. wwrd.com.au/wedgwood BELOW & RIGHT: A collection of vases, plate sets, glassware and decorations, the Enchanted Garden package includes everything you need to host the perfect high tea. idecorateweddings.com
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Delight in the best brew possible with these teacups, saucers and loose-leaf blends. LEFT: Inject some quirky charm into teatime with the eclectic upcycled crockery from Etsy shop Yvonne Ellen Homewares. All designs are handmade and individually illustrated, and no two pieces are the same. yvonneellen.etsy.com ABOVE: These ornate teacups and saucers from The Contemporary Home are the perfect additions to an elegant and traditional high tea. tch.net
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RIGHT: We love the soothing flavours and aromas of luscious Tea with Alice teas. Best of all, these unique blends are delivered straight to your door in a subscription-like package deal. teawithalice.com ABOVE RIGHT: Classic meets contemporary with the Solstice Ensemble tea set from global luxury tea brand Tea Forté. With a porcelain teapot, teacup and saucer, Tea Forté’s latest
collection, Solstice Ensemble, is simplicity at its finest. teaforte.com.au LEFT: Hit the spot with Laura Ashley’s charming teacup and saucer set made from exquisite fine bone china. laura-ashley.com.au ABOVE RIGHT: Let the tea leaves speak for themselves with a handblown glass tea pot. Ideal for all avid tea drinkers, Unihom’s Navarre teapot can hold a whopping 1.9 litres. unihom.etsy.com ABOVE: Australian
designer brand Lazybones introduces its trademark vintage aesthetic to ceramics with this delightful collection of tablewares. cranmorehome.com.au RIGHT: All the way from Germany, the Tafelgut range includes a series of herbal aromatic teas. The Mama’s Take a Break blend is a mixture of lavender and orange peels and, as the title suggests, its soothing aroma and taste makes it an ideal relaxation cuppa. prettyhomestyle.com.au
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achieving the look
dress to impress
Table settings and decorations to make a statement. FAR LEFT: The devil’s in the detail. Brighten up drinks and cocktails with these fun floral straws. oakroomshop.co.uk ABOVE LEFT: Fine linen with a provincial twist marks famous French brand Garnier Thiebaut’s collections. Stain-resistant treatment ensures these stunning tablecloths and matching napkins survive even the most raucous of get-togethers. maisonliving.com.au LEFT: Special occasions call for decadent decorations. This cake bunting made from gold, pink and blue tissue tassels will add an element of girly grandeur to your festivities. gingerray.co.uk FAR LEFT: Add a playful edge to your tea party with these vibrant bunting designs from Talking Tables’ Floral Fiesta range. oakroomshop.co.uk RIGHT: We adore these solid-brass candle holders
from Shelley Panton. With a reversible function to hold both a bee light or taper candle, these candle holders are romantic, elegant and versatile. shop.shelleypanton.com
high tea hotspots
Enjoy the ultimate high tea experience at these luxurious venues. A resident haven for high tea lovers, The Tea Room is recognised worldwide as an exquisite setting to enjoy this timeless tradition. Set in Sydney’s grand Queen Victoria Building, The Tea Room is an excellent way to experience this charming pastime. thetearoom.com.au It’s teatime with a twist at Food Society’s Vodka High Tea event in Sydney’s inner city. At this hidden gem, handmade savoury and sweet canapés are matched with vodka-based, iced-tea cocktails for the perfect girls-abouttown outing. foodsociety.com.au
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Experience high tea among the orchids at the Majestic Hotel in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur. Listed on Expedia’s ‘‘best of’’ rating system, Listopedia, this floral venue is a feast for the senses and is certainly worth the stopover. majestickl.com With decadent desserts, scrumptious ribbon sandwiches and freshly baked scones aplenty, Tiffin High Tea at Melbourne’s Langham Hotel has it all. It’s no wonder then that Expedia’s Listopedia recognises the Langham Hotel as one of the top high tea experiences worldwide. melbourne. langham hotels.com.au
Tea it up it’s always tea time. indulge in a timeless tradition that never goes out of style with this simply splendid array of accoutrements and accessories. Compiled by Alice Griffin
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are you being served?
Serve in style with these tasteful tablewares. ABOVE LEFT: A leading designer of bone china tableware for more than 100 years, Royal Albert’s signature collection, Old Country Roses, maintains the romantic, feminine and floral hues the brand is famous for. wwrd.com.au/royal-albert LEFT: Make it a Mad Hatter’s tea party with Nel Lusso’s Alice in Wonderlandinspired platters. nellusso.com.au
FAR LEFT: Rustic enthusiasts rejoice at the natural, rough-and-readystyle tableware from Villeroy & Boch’s Artesano Original collection. This rugged serving tray is just the ticket for those seeking an unconventional high tea. villeroy-boch.com.au ABOVE: Keep it clean and simple with Villeroy & Boch’s La Classica Contura range. villeroy-boch.com.au ABOVE RIGHT: We’re
lusting after Wedgwood’s whimsical Cuckoo collection of plates and servers, where exquisite patterns of Chinese flowers and bird motifs rule. wwrd.com.au/wedgwood BELOW & RIGHT: A collection of vases, plate sets, glassware and decorations, the Enchanted Garden package includes everything you need to host the perfect high tea. idecorateweddings.com
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acheiving the look
tea-riffic
Delight in the best brew possible with these teacups, saucers and loose-leaf blends. LEFT: Inject some quirky charm into teatime with the eclectic upcycled crockery from Etsy shop Yvonne Ellen Homewares. All designs are handmade and individually illustrated, and no two pieces are the same. yvonneellen.etsy.com ABOVE: These ornate teacups and saucers from The Contemporary Home are the perfect additions to an elegant and traditional high tea. tch.net
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RIGHT: We love the soothing flavours and aromas of luscious Tea with Alice teas. Best of all, these unique blends are delivered straight to your door in a subscription-like package deal. teawithalice.com ABOVE RIGHT: Classic meets contemporary with the Solstice Ensemble tea set from global luxury tea brand Tea Forté. With a porcelain teapot, teacup and saucer, Tea Forté’s latest
collection, Solstice Ensemble, is simplicity at its finest. teaforte.com.au LEFT: Hit the spot with Laura Ashley’s charming teacup and saucer set made from exquisite fine bone china. laura-ashley.com.au ABOVE RIGHT: Let the tea leaves speak for themselves with a handblown glass tea pot. Ideal for all avid tea drinkers, Unihom’s Navarre teapot can hold a whopping 1.9 litres. unihom.etsy.com ABOVE: Australian
designer brand Lazybones introduces its trademark vintage aesthetic to ceramics with this delightful collection of tablewares. cranmorehome.com.au RIGHT: All the way from Germany, the Tafelgut range includes a series of herbal aromatic teas. The Mama’s Take a Break blend is a mixture of lavender and orange peels and, as the title suggests, its soothing aroma and taste makes it an ideal relaxation cuppa. prettyhomestyle.com.au
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achieving the look
dress to impress
Table settings and decorations to make a statement. FAR LEFT: The devil’s in the detail. Brighten up drinks and cocktails with these fun floral straws. oakroomshop.co.uk ABOVE LEFT: Fine linen with a provincial twist marks famous French brand Garnier Thiebaut’s collections. Stain-resistant treatment ensures these stunning tablecloths and matching napkins survive even the most raucous of get-togethers. maisonliving.com.au LEFT: Special occasions call for decadent decorations. This cake bunting made from gold, pink and blue tissue tassels will add an element of girly grandeur to your festivities. gingerray.co.uk FAR LEFT: Add a playful edge to your tea party with these vibrant bunting designs from Talking Tables’ Floral Fiesta range. oakroomshop.co.uk RIGHT: We adore these solid-brass candle holders
from Shelley Panton. With a reversible function to hold both a bee light or taper candle, these candle holders are romantic, elegant and versatile. shop.shelleypanton.com
high tea hotspots
Enjoy the ultimate high tea experience at these luxurious venues. A resident haven for high tea lovers, The Tea Room is recognised worldwide as an exquisite setting to enjoy this timeless tradition. Set in Sydney’s grand Queen Victoria Building, The Tea Room is an excellent way to experience this charming pastime. thetearoom.com.au It’s teatime with a twist at Food Society’s Vodka High Tea event in Sydney’s inner city. At this hidden gem, handmade savoury and sweet canapés are matched with vodka-based, iced-tea cocktails for the perfect girls-abouttown outing. foodsociety.com.au
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Experience high tea among the orchids at the Majestic Hotel in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur. Listed on Expedia’s ‘‘best of’’ rating system, Listopedia, this floral venue is a feast for the senses and is certainly worth the stopover. majestickl.com With decadent desserts, scrumptious ribbon sandwiches and freshly baked scones aplenty, Tiffin High Tea at Melbourne’s Langham Hotel has it all. It’s no wonder then that Expedia’s Listopedia recognises the Langham Hotel as one of the top high tea experiences worldwide. melbourne. langham hotels.com.au
