tea-tray
Pot and cups carrier
A tea-tray is a flat tray used for carrying tea service items—teapot, cups, saucers, sugar, and milk.
The word evokes a certain domestic formality: She brought in the tea-tray and set it on the table.
Tea-trays are typically rectangular with raised edges and handles at each end.
Small quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
- finger sandwichesBite-sized party fare
- cucumber sandwichesLight tea-party fare
- petit foursTiny ornate French confections
teacake · crumpets · lemon curd · jam · marmalade · macarons · pastries · doilies
Lustrous white precious metal
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- ornateElaborately decorated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
engraved · filigree · lacquer · chinoiserie · Victorian · rococo · heirloom · polished
Hospitable greeting offered
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- servingMeasured food portion
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- warmthHeat you feel
graciousness · entertaining · reception · offering · comfort · parlor · drawing room · visitor
scones
Small quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
- finger sandwichesBite-sized party fare
- cucumber sandwichesLight tea-party fare
petit fours · teacake · crumpets · lemon curd · jam · marmalade · macarons · pastries · doilies · napkins
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
gilded · engraved · filigree · lacquer · chinoiserie · Victorian · rococo · heirloom · polished · patina
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
warmth · graciousness · entertaining · reception · offering · comfort · parlor · drawing room · visitor · afternoon
salver
Flat serving dish
handles · rimmed · footed · rectangular · oval · presentation · trolley · cart · sideboard · laden
matcha
Powdered Japanese green tea
ritual · steeping · sencha · incense · harmony · meditation · ikebana · bamboo · whisking · presentation