I was so excited to get the opportunity to host my first *ever* party at my apartment this past weekend thanks to Lipton. I have always wanted to throw a party but was always pretty intimidated by the idea- but I knew that my friends would love a brunch + tea party, so that’s exactly what I decided to do!

Lipton’s new black and herbal varieties and improved green teas refresh the tea experience with bold and stimulating flavors, such as Enticing Chai, Pure Green, Orange Passionfruit Jasmine and Peach Mango. I have tried out quite a few of the flavors, and I have to say- I’m impressed! Personally I love the black teas. The Lipton Amazingly Grey, Daring English Breakfast, and Stirring Ceylon teas are definitely going to be finished quickly because I’m obsessed! If you’re a fan of fruity teas, try the Peach Mango or Purple Açai Blueberry flavors that would be great hot or iced. I made sure to have a wide selection of teas for my friends, because everyone likes something different, and thankfully Lipton has something for everyones tastes.

I created a fun DIY tea bar so my friends could come up and make their tea just the way they like it. An electric kettle is a must for a tea party to ensure you always have hot water. Don’t forget cream and various sweeteners to appeal to everyone’s tastebuds. For some added flair, I got a banner and put letter stickers on to say “Tea Time” and I thought it looked super cute! I decorated the table with flowers, a chalkboard frame, and some gold- a fringey table skirt and some confetti! The place cards are a nice touch so everyone knows what everything is- taking out the guesswork!

I really wanted to create a fun selfie photo booth wall to take pictures at. I used the same table skirt (you can also use a long version meant for a door!), a tassel garland, and some balloons all in the same color scheme. I put a soft box studio light in front to ensure that it was the perfect selfie lighting!

Sugar cubes are a tea time classic, so I made my own using a cute jewel candy mold I found at a craft store. You mix a small amount of sugar with water (1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water) and food coloring and press it in the mold to dry overnight. They didn’t turn out perfect, but they kind of looked like rose petals so I thought they were cute anyway! And how cute are they in the classic tea set sugar dish?!

I made a fun tablescape with a white tablecloth, striped placemats, paper doilies, and the same gold confetti. I had a great flower arrangement in the center of the table and made sure to have lots of brunch snacks for my guests to enjoy! The name place cards to go with the teacups was a fun added touch that everyone enjoyed. You can easily do a party on a budget- everything I got was either borrowed, or from stores like Target, Paper Source, and Hobby Lobby. Overall I think the party was a hit & now I’m coming up with more ways to have parties in the future.

Don’t forget to try out the new & improved Lipton Teas- check out the full line-up of Lipton Green, Black and Herbal tea flavors here.

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