At How to High Tea, we help you plan elegant afternoon teas, vintage tea parties, and themed high teas with confidence.
From what to serve to what to wear, you’ll find inspiration, practical guides, and curated ideas to make hosting feel joyful — not overwhelming.
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Whether you’re planning a traditional afternoon tea or something wonderfully whimsical, these guides will help you begin.
Popular Tea Party Themes
From playful to elegant, explore our most-loved tea party styles.
- English High Tea — classic and timeless
- French High Tea — soft, refined, and romantic
- Mad Hatter’s Tea Party — bold, whimsical, unforgettable
What to Wear to a Tea Party
Wondering what actually works for a high tea? From vintage dresses to statement hats, discover what works — and what doesn’t — for every kind of high tea.
Explore dresses, hats, and accessories chosen for comfort, style, and occasion.
Classic Afternoon Tea Recipes
Discover traditional sandwich fillings, cakes, and drinks that are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Our Favourite Tea Party Essentials
We’ve curated a small selection of tea party pieces we genuinely love — beautiful, practical, and perfect for hosting.
Our Favourite Tea Set
Our Favourite Serving Plate
Our Favourite Tea Blend
At How To High Tea, we share our love of the classic Tea party in all forms; High Teas, Vintage Tea Parties, Afternoon Tea, and Retro Luncheons!
We love to share theme ideas, outfit inspirations, recipes, guides, and anything connected to vintage-style tea parties!
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Simple, classic recipes and ideas you’ll actually use.
