Keep reading, and you'll learn all you need to impress even the fussiest guests. You might even turn into a teatime lover for life. Before you begin Check your china collection to make sure you have enough cups and saucers for your guests. There's no guest limit for a tea party, but smaller parties are more intimate and encourage inclusive conversation. More important, however, is that every guest have a place to sit.
Tea is about sitting, chatting, and lingering.
If it suits you and your guests better to have tea in the morning, or later in the evening, do so. Just try to avoid rushing the experience, so that everyone will feel free to tarry as long as they want.