Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1912-02-01
HOW TO BREW A CUP OF TEA.
Approved Methods Of Serving Bever-
age In Charming Manner.

Approved Methods Of Serving Bever-
age In Charming Manner.
There is no function that possesses
so subtle charm. so imaginative a
rite. as the single ceremony Of brew
ing cup of tea. 1t centuries up
memories of things unforgettable-t the
austere abnegations Of our forefathers,
the social triumphs of peers md the
homely pleasures of domestic joys.
There is a cheerful glow. a coziness.
a warmth that radiates from the tea
table which melts all formality.
Reticent lips bloom into speech, and
difident hearts become expansive.
The informality Of gathering about
the little table. expectantly watching
the preparation of the tea and the
steady glow of the tiny flame in the al
cohol lamp and listening to the hum
ming of the kettle, is very delightful in
its simplicity. and this attractive means
of entertaining is within the reach of
every woman, no matter how simple
her circumstances.
The tea table is necessary adjunct
to every bachelor maids apartments,
whether she be wage Garner or a
woman of large social interests. and
it becomes necessary that she seek rec
reation and relaxation from her labors,
and what is more delightful than to
have ones friends drop in during
leisure hour at sunset and be refreshed
by the sympathetic understanding of
kindred spirits?
Your friends soon grow to know that
at certain hour they will find a
blessed respite, a charmed peace, at
your f1reside, and they will be only too
glad to seek you, provided you have
the love and instincts OF a responsive
hostess.
If a silver tea service is beyond your
means teakettle, caddy and service
bowl of brass are just as effective and
more decorative. a low taboret, sup
porting large, round oriental tray of
hammered brass, looks stunning be-
side an open fire, whose Pickering
fame reflects the beautiful lights from
brass and copper.
/ shall never forget upon entering
room the effect of a large brass bowl
filled to overlooking with the rich hues
of nasturtiums. FURNISHED by the hot
rays Of the sun. 1t almost took nv
breath away. it was so riotous in color.
Such touch of the bizarre in low
toned room is most beautifully star
Ting.
A muffin stand beside the tea table is
great convenience to the hostess. for
the guests may help themselves with
out requiring the extra service of pass
ing food from one individual to an
other. The three shelves of the stand
may each contain plate of different
dainties. Simple bread and butter,
cress and lettuce sandwiches, little
cakes and cookies or toasted mullins
and crumpets are all appropriate and
light enough to serve with tea.
Some women prefer using a Russian
samovar, but one must be we'll versed
In overcoming it's difficulties and have
had vast experience or the hostess will
be Ill at ease and so immersed in man
aging IL Cnat she will be able to pay
but scant attention to the entertain
ment of her guests.
The simplest device for making tea,
II there are but few cups required, is
the use of the tea ball. The require
ment for strong or weak tea which is
characteristic of the individual can be
easily regulated in this way.
Even in the summer the tea table
need not fall into disuse. Iced tea, lem
onade, grape juice and dozens of 9th
er cooling drinks may be easily pre-
pared, and the portable table can be
carried out of doors and placed either
In the shadows Of the lawn or in the
more secluded privacy of the piazza
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