tea party chests

some of my favorite tea accessories includes two tea chests that are used daily as well as for tea parties.  my first tea chest was a gift from my husband Brian and is made of polished cherry wood.  it has a hinged brass lid and is used to store some of my favorite stash tea bags.  these teas are high quality and very flavorful.  they can be used for a single cup of hot tea or several can be used to prepare iced tea in a pitcher.



another tea chest that i often use is solid black wood and compliments my dining room decorations.  this chest is filled with twining British tea bags.  these tasty teas are also served hot or cold. 

i enjoy serving tea from a chest as the display is quite lovely, and guests appreciate a tea selection.  for parties, tea chests can be used to serve a large number of guests simultaneously.  i usually offer a plate for used tea bags and a selection of tea spoons that compliment the tea party setting.

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