Tea and Etiquette by Dorothea Johnson, Susan Jerde (Illustrator), Susan Jerde (Illustrator), James Norwood Pratt (Introduction), James Norwood Pratt (Introduction)

Preface
Introduction by James Norwood Pratt
PART 1: TEA TANTALIZERS
Chapter One: Tea--Past and Present
The English and Tea
The Boston Tea Party
Chapter Two: Tea Tales--Some of My Favorite Teatimes
Newport, Rhode Island
Republic of China
Washington, D.C.
Tea in the Dining Room
McLean, Virginia
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Osaka, Japan
Tea Dances

PART II: TAKING TEA TODAY
Chapter Three: Hosting an Afternoon Tea at Home
Invitations
Time
Guest of Honor
Equipment
Candles
Teapots
Flatware
Teacups
How to Hold Cups and Saucers
Faux Pas
The Gaiwan
Faux Pas
Handling the Cup and Saucer and Food Plate
Faux Pas
Stirring a Cup of Tea
Faux Pas
Tea Spills in Your Saucer
Napkins
Faux Pas
Tea Infuser/Filter, Tea Strainer, Mote Spoon and Caddy Spoon
Proper Tea Pouring
Strong Tea Requests
Weak Tea Requests
Sugar and Lemon Requests
When the Guest Responds, "Plain"
The Tea Strainer
Milk, Sugar and Lemon
Lemon Faux Pas
Tea-Pouring Faux Pas
Chapter Four: Guest Duties at a Social Tea
Faux Pas
Introducing Yourself
Social Introductions
Formal Introductions
Informal Introductions
Introducing a Number of People
Family Introductions
Introducing Relatives
Chapter Five: Going Out to Tea
Service Defined
Cream Tea
Light Tea
Full Tea
Royal Tea
High Tea
Tea in a Hotel Lounge
Chapter Six: Business Etiquette & Tea
Extending the Invitation
The Host or Hostess
Pre-Tea Strategy
The Day of Your Tea
Change of Plans
Arrive Early
Lobby Meeting
Faux Pas
Table Meeting
The Social Side of a Business Tea
Taking Your Seat at a Table
A Man Helping a Woman to Be Seated
A Woman Being Helped with Her Chair
When the Tea Is Over
The Guest
Making a Professional Entrance
Handshaking--The Ultimate Greeting
Always Shake Hands
Business Introductions
Introduce Yourself
Formulas for Introductions
Introduction Savvy
Handling Purses, Briefcases, Eyeglasses and Eyeglass Cases
The Do's and Don'ts of Tea Etiquette--Business and Social

PART III: TEA & TRIMMINGS
Chapter Seven: Finessing the Food at Tea
Tea Sandwiches (Savories)
Scones
Faux Pas
Cream
Pastries and Tarts
Iced Tea
Silk Tea Bags
Finessing a Tea Bag
Faux Pas
Chapter Eight: Brewing Tea
The Proper Way to Brew a Pot of Black Tea
How to Brew in a Gaiwan (Chinese Covered Cup)
Tea Counts as a Vegetable
Tea's Antioxidant Powers
Tea Is a Healthy Aid
Chapter Nine: Tea Types
Black Teas
Oolong Teas
Green Teas
White Teas
Scented and Flavored Teas
Herbal Tisanes
Chai
Tiazzi
How to Store Tea
Chapter Ten: Favorite Recipes
Smoked Chicken with Apricot, Grapes and Parmesan Cracker Tea Sandwiches
Benedictine Tea Sandwiches
Hummus with Alfalfa, Tomato and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Blood Orange and Asparagus Tea Sandwiches
Cheese Biscuits
Classic Scones
Elmwood Devonshire Cream
Blueberry Bars
Irish Lace Cookies
Mapole Cake
Chai

Chapter Eleven: Children's Tea & Etiquette
The Teddy Bear Tea
Introduction Skills
Shaking Hands
Minding Manners at Tea
Index