How to Do Mother's Day High Tea at Home
So you want to spoil Mum for Mother's Day this 2022, but are still feeling cautious about going out so much (don't worry, we feel you there too.) The good news is, it's still possible to give Mum all the love from the comfort of your own home: By planning a homemade Mother's Day high tea!
It doesn't take much to put together a memorable high tea for Mother's Day, whether you want to enjoy it with Mum or host a few of Mum's girlfriends over. At Matchbox, we provide one of the widest selections of tableware from Maxwell & Williams that can transform your table into a high tea experience that Mum will never forget.
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How to Host a Mother's Day High Tea at Home
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How to Do High Tea at Home
You might've planned out gifts for Mum, but now it's about deciding what to do on Mother's Day when 8th May rolls around. A special afternoon tea for Mum is a perfect Mother's Day activity idea that requires no far trips, just a relaxed day spent at home with your loved ones. Here's how to plan your high tea at home!
1. Decide what you'll make
What do you serve at a high tea? In this case, it depends on what foods and drinks you know your Mum would adore! We've provided a list of some of the best high tea recipes to really make her day.
On top of that, try asking yourself: What's Mum's favourite tea? What sort of breakfasts or snacks does she eat, what does she love ordering at a café? Knowing these little details and serving them will make her feel that much more special on Mother's Day.
2. Set a high tea table
We're giving you the simplest way on how to set a table for high tea. As long as you have your tea cups & saucers and other servingware prepared, all you need to do is follow these simple table setting tips.
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Tips for High Tea Table Setting:
- Find a nice spot in your house with good natural light: Try somewhere with a view of your garden or backyard, such as the dining area, front porch, or patio. You can use a small breakfast table, or simply use a part of your dining table.
- Prepare plates at where each person will be seated. For high tea, side plates or smaller sized plates are ideal.
- Place your tea cups at the left of each plate, and make sure the tea cup handle is facing inwards.
- Place a knife (right) and a fork (left) on the side of the plates, with the knife blade facing in.
- If using teaspoons, place them to the right of the knife.
- If serving water glasses, place them on the top right corner of the plate, above the knife and adjacent to the teacup.
- Prepare tea towelsor luncheon-sized napkins and place them either to the left of the plate or folded nicely on the plate.
Of course, you can also be as creative as you'd like even without these guidelines! Why not try some flowers, special name cards, or set the scene by lighting some Glasshouse candles to make the room feel luxurious & fragrant? Personalise your table to suit your Mum the best.
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High Tea Menu Ideas
Now for the food. One of the most common questions you may have is: What do you serve at high tea? Lucky for you, we've selected a set of high tea recipes below that can leave Mum and all her friends impressed.
Try our savoury high tea ideas like the classic finger sandwiches that you'd find on traditional high tea menus, and decadent high tea desserts which offer a sweet finish.
Savoury High Tea Ideas
- Savoury Scones for High Tea
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese RollsÂ
- Fresh Finger Sandwiches with Salmon & Herbs
High Tea Desserts Ideas
- Mini Muffins (3 Ways) Every Mum will Love
- Spectacular Summer Fruits Vanilla Cake
- Never-Tasted-So-Good Nutella Crepes
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Best Teaware for Mother's Day High Tea
Throwing the best high tea, though, is about using the finest servingware you can find! Here at Matchbox, you can find tons of beautiful Maxwell & Williams collections that have everything you need for your high tea at home ideas, with stunning patterns that your Mum, friends, or guests will fall in love with.
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1. Maxwell & Williams Gabby Malpas Posey
From mornings to afternoons, the Posey range of coffee mugs, teaware and more offers an artistic touch to your everyday routine. Each piece is made in collaboration with Australian artist Gabby Malpas, with intricate patterns and whimsical colours showcasing flora and fauna in Malpas' signature style.
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2. Maxwell & Williams Teas & Cs Zanzibar
If you're after a more artistic themed high tea, the Teas & Cs Zanzibar range of servingware and teaware comes with vibrant, eclectic patterns inspired by Eastern cultures to really make your table shine on special days.
Where contemporary meets culture & style, the collection covers everything from serving bowls, footed cake stands, charming porcelain spoons, and more, all with finishing touches of real silver.
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3. Maxwell & Williams White Basics Diamonds
If your Mum would prefer the simple elegance of a clean, white table setting look, the Maxwell & Williams White Basics Diamonds collection offers just the right thing. Their range of cake stands and servingware feature understated, timeless beauty with diamond-patterned rippled textures that add a touch of luxury.
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4. Maxwell & Williams Katherine Castle Floriade
A bold pop of colour and stunning original floral artworks, the Floriade range made in collaboration with artist Katherine Castle is a sight to behold. The Katherine Castle Floriade range covers a wide selection of teaware, bottles, cups, tea towels, and more, making it perfect for either your high tea at home or a complete Mother's Day gift set!
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Have a lovely Mother's Day season!
With love,
The Matchbox TeamÂ
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