Tea Have guests bring their favorite tea cup or one with a special story behind it.
Take time during the tea to have each person share their special cup or a special tea time memory. This one takes some preparation on the part of the hostess though. If the guests don't regularly drink tea, they will often come with a coffee mug, or won't bring one at all. The hostess should have some of her tea cups available and let the guest pick one they like. If they felt so inclined, the guest could tell why they picked it or just appreciate the stories that others tell.