#Tea Party Era!

[weaverpop]

Mocha wants everyone to dress up as princesses and have a tea party.

🤣

I imagine Nezha went through a similar phase (minus the dresses)! So Jing would absolutely be used to it. He also likes dresses, so he wouldn’t be opposed to wearing a pretty Hanfu and wear a little headdress with it. Whatever makes mocha happy!

But poor azure, he’s this nearly 8 foot buff man in a pretty blue princess tutu and a mock crown and he is NOT pleased. Poor cat can’t even complain or else Jing will give him the Look(tm).

Muzha and Jinzha are apart enough to flee. Nezha is not quite as fast. He must suffer the indignity of wearing a pink medival princess costume with tiara and all.

Mk is a good BF and takes one for the team, except he wears a mock suit and become a “prince” for the dear princess mocha! The princess is also arranging a Marriage between the two as a sight of good faith!

It becomes a whole thing. XD

[saydesole]

Bridgerton Tea Party theme 🫖💐

[inky-duchess]

Etiquette of the Edwardian Era and La Belle Époque: Tea

This is a new set of posts focusing on the period of time stretching from the late 19th century to the early 20th Century right up to the start of WWI. I'll be going through different aspects of life. This series can be linked to my Great House series as well as my Season post and Debutant post.

Today will be focusing on the rules of tea with this time period.

Tea was a staple in society, not only as a comforting beverage but as a social gathering beset by strict rules. Etiquette at tea is not only important for guests but is a sign of respect to one's host.

High Tea vs Afternoon Tea

You're reading both terms and you're thinking high tea is the formal version and afternoon is informal. In fact, no. It is the opposite. High tea was actually served far later, about 6pm/7pm and focused on more savoury, substantial dishes. High tea was more of a lower class tradition, designed to fill the stomachs of hungry workers. The word "high" is derived from the tall tables used. Afternoon tea is served at 4pm, designed to fill the gap between lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea is served at low tables with all the guests seated and involve a lighter meal, more nibbles than anything.

Hosting and Attending Tea

Tea is an event that happens every day, it's not an excuse for a snack, it's a ritual. One can have tea served in one's own home or at the home of a friend. One must be invited to tea, one can't just show up and expect to get fed. Tea was typically served in libraries or drawing rooms and done times outside in the gardens if weather permits. One had to dress for tea usually in comfortable but appropriate clothing. Men would wear suits, women would wear tea gowns or a simple gown - keeping their hats upon their head, if they are visiting. Tea was not poured by the footman but by the host or if it is a large party, by one assigned guest. The hostess or designated tea pourer would serve themselves last.

The Tea Set

Tea sets are highly coveted and much remarked upon at tea. One would usually inherit a service (that's what the collection was called) or be gifted it at one's wedding. Services would all match and most households had different kinds, the best usually reserved for important guests.

Teapot: the tea pot held the hot water and tea leaves was was usually made of china and decorated.

Cups: the cups were generally low, shallow.

Saucer: a small plate for the cup to rest on

Tea cannister: where dried tea leaves would rest until needed.

Sugar bowl: was a small container made of china with a cover to protect the sugar from moisture.

Milk jug: a container for the milk

Slop basin: was a porcelain dish used for disposing tea leaves left behind with the dregs of tea.

Tea spoon: small spoon used to stir tea

Side Plate: small serving plate used for food.

As you might have noticed, other than a tea spoon, cutlery is not listed. There would be a spoon for jam and a knife for a scone, most food was designed to be eaten with one's hands.

There is also one instrument not listed here and it's the most recognisable thing at afternoon tea.

The Tiered Tray

The tiered tray is a set of trays stacked upon one another holding on each one, a different course. Sandwiches and savouries were served on the bottom (Favourites include smoked salmon, cucumber, cress, egg salad sandwiches), scones on the second and sweeter delights served on the top (sponge cake, macaroons, pastries etc). One would begin ay the bottom and work one's way upward.

Making the Perfect Cup of Tea in the Edwardian Era/Belle Epoque/Gilded Age

Disclaimers: Let's make one thing clear. Tea is not prepared one way for all. Tea is culturally important across the world and every culture has their own rules about how tea is consumed and served. There's no one right way.

I will be discussing the English way of brewing tea in this post.

As mentioned before, tea is held in a cannister before use. Tea leaves were added to the hot water and lightly stirred.

Controversially for most people, milk was commonly added first.

One would then set a strainer in one's cup, tilting the pot. The strainer will catch the leaves and leave your cup almost tea-pulp free.

With the tea added, one could add in sugar. The trick is not to make a show about it or be too loud. One simply should gently turn your spoon from the 6 o'clock position to the 12 o'clock position. Also, the spoon rests on the saucer when not in use and doesn't stay in your cup.

When drinking your tea, put your pinky down. That's an American myth. Simply lift your cup to you, lifting the cup to your mouth by the handle. Saucers are not lifted unless your cup is far away. Don't slurp it, there's plenty more where that came from.

Etiquette at Tea

Afternoon tea is for light conversation, do avoid heavy topics.

Listen attentively when being spoken to.

Don't talk with your mouth full or stuff your mouth. Typically everything should be polished off with 2-3 bites.

Gloves should be removed at tea because one is eating with their fingers.

If one is leaving the table to go to the bathroom or a breath of air, simply turn to your neighbours and excuse yourself. No explanation needed.

Napkins should be removed from the table and set across one's lap when one is sitting down. When finished with tea, set it beside your plate before you rise.

Also you daub, not smear.

Don't cut your scone but break it.

Don't lick your fingers.

Don't bang the spoon on the side of the cup.

Also there's no dunking biscuits into your tea. It's just not done at afternoon tea.

Never thank the staff for fetching anything - or at very least, don't be overhead doing so.

Always say your goodbyes to the hostess and compliment the tea, even if you had a rubbish time.

Also most importantly, never criticise somebody else's manners. That's the height of rudeness.

[p4nishers]

crowley is about to pull some "if i loved you less i might be able to talk about it more" shit im literally telling u

[multishipperofgaydeadwizards]

barty and evan have tea parties with luna a lot. regulus calls them childish and doesn't join in... one time he does, and both evan and barty correct him on how he drinks the tea and just his behavior in general

safe to say he never joins again

[cutiepieautistic]

Haunted doll stimboard

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[inkher0]

What happened in Alabam?

I'm glad you asked, because I've been going insane about it.

So basically, it's an average Sunday evening at the Montgomery Boat docks. There's this group of white people with a boat parked in the way of the river ferry. River ferry can't pull into port with it in the way, so the black security guard REPEATEDLY tells them to move their boat. Eventually, one of the white guys in the group tackles this man and starts to fight him. Black security guard throws his hat up and squares up. Soon, though, black security guard is outnumbered 4 to 1. These white men, in front of over a hundred people, start to literally beat a black man to death for doing his job. All seems bleak. We've seen this happen before, too often now to count.

Until you see one boy (fondly dubbed "Aquamayne") swimming from the ferry to the dock to help him. Then you see more black men bolting to join the fight from the platforms above the docks. Then you see the ferry pull in, and three shirtless black dudes march off that ferry with an ARMY of black people behind them, men and women alike. Suddenly, this 4v1 is a 54v8, and EVERY member of the white group gets their asses whooped.

The cops are there, but it's so intense, they can't do anything to stop it. They literally Just Watch. One man appears, wielding a folding chair. The Chair is rated "E" for Everyone. One woman falls down after getting smacked, and he cracks that shit over her head like she was a poached egg.

Everything about it is a triumph. It was a moment where a black man was in trouble, and the whole of Black America came to his rescue.

All the videos are on instagram, if you want to see the chaos. I'm sure you find it under "riverboat brawl" or something like that.

[alltoounwellll]

i saw your blog right after I made tea-

come sit down, let’s have our cuppa together 😌

[craurpuri]

some concept sketches with akemi and oinao

genuinely my favorite duo actually. they can be feminine together.

[edwardian-girl-next-door]

Bleak House (1985)

[onlinesweetheart]

<3

[owlsinleatherjackets]

playlist for your next regency-themed tea party! or, you know, for a night in curled up with a cup of tea and a Jane Austen book.

[morexlapis]

I miss my mother era..

[giggly-squiggily]

squiggilyyyy i was just on the wiki page for the yamada clan because i'm writing some tickle hcs for them and there was this ranking:

and first of all it's so hilarious to me that tiny fuchi can handle his liquor better than giant genji but also please imagine genji talks everyone into sitting together for a drink and unwinding a little and eizen thinks it's dumb and they should be above this and then twenty minutes later he's drunk out of his mind and sobbing into shion's shoulder and genji is just slowly putting the bottles away like "okay maybe this was a bad idea"

HELP KLJDKJEKJRKJERKJEKJREJK Stop the idea of Fuchi- this tiny little mushroom dude- being more sober than freaking EIZEN! I love that so much kjakjrkjearjkejk

He only took one shot and now Eizen is clinging to Shion like the utter mess he is wailing about how much he loves and appreciates him, Jikka is under the table- he never stood a chance, Tenza is also crying and clinging to Shion's other side thanking him for being such a good teacher and father figure and Genji is like you said slowly putting away the bottles like "I wasn't here- this wasn't my idea."

He'd probably pay Shugen in sword lessons or something to take the fall maybe kajrkjeakjrakjer

[melanatedmedia2]

Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Black Butler: The Return of Ciel and Sebastian's Adventures in the Emerald Witch Arc!

Get ready, Black Butler fans! The 'Emerald Witch Arc' is set to bring back the enchanting adventures of Ciel and Sebastian in 2025! Prepare for a captivating journey into the supernatural heart of Black Butler once again. #BlackButler #EmeraldWitchArc

Image from Black Butler ~ Public School Arc ~ 🎩✨ Calling all Black Butler fans! Break out the tea sets and top hats because something exciting breeds in Kuroshitsuji! Get ready for a thrilling return of Ciel and Sebastian’s adventures! The ‘Emerald Witch Arc’ is set to bring back the excitement of Black Butler in 2025, and the hype is reaching new heights! After their triumph at Weston…

[goldrushenthusiast]

truly is a tragedy James fucking Potter is canonically BRITISH. that man would’ve thrown tea in the harbor better than George Washington and as a fandom I think we need to acknowledge that