Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party

The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.
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[@ZoneZero-sm9jv]

Martha just stays cute forever. I am a forever fan, whatever her quirks, she's the best.

[@grantdustin1]

Very pretty!

[@ryandiaz8879]

A traditional royal afternoon tea sandwiches must have the corners removed and cucumber must be peeled and sliced leaving out the cucumber seeds also milk is added after pouring the tea and the tea should steep for 5 minutes

[@khadijahrahman7]

killed me to see the milk being poured first

[@gigimc]

15??! good lord I love this woman lol

[@trushapatel5376]

Everything perfect for a casual tea party BUT that cup of tea was phishy and not likable by the Brits. Tea needs to be steeped properly.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

Preheating the pot doesn't change the result these days, neither does adding milk to the cup first. All of that was done at a time when homes were freezing cold and so were the pieces of china and stoneware. Preheating the freezing cold pot by adding a small amount of hot water prevented the water for the tea from cooling down too much after it's poured into the pot. And adding milk first to the freezing cold cup prevented it from cracking from the sudden temperature change when nearly boiling tea is poured into it. I've made tea with a pot preheated and not preheated, and with milk first and not first. It all tastes the same. The secret to a great tasting cup of tea is the right materials and clean equipment: fresh, good quality tea leaves; a clean teapot even if it was used for tea only once before; a clean, large, fine-mesh, stainless steel tea strainer with a collar that rests on the top opening of the teapot and is easy to lift up and remove; a clean water kettle; freshly aerated water; removing the kettle from the heat as soon as the water boils; pouring the heated water from the kettle AFTER the rumbling of the boiling water stops; and not steeping too long as doing so causes the tannins to release from the leaves which makes the tea bitter and astringent. OMT: Her tea is so weak, she might as well drink water. OMT: Half and half (half cream) is way, way, way more delicious than milk.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

I thought it was me to see the tea looking like water. I'll just eat a scone and be done, not hungry for dinner after this tea time

[@RaymondHng]

_Half and half_ is called single cream in the UK.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

@@RaymondHng Could you tell me what is the fat percentage of single cream in the UK, please?

[@RaymondHng]

@@TheSouthIsHot The Food Labelling Regulations 1996, UK Statutory Instruments 1996, No. 1499, SCHEDULE 8, PART III *Name Minimum milk fat* Clotted cream 55% Extra-thick double cream 48% Double cream 48% Whipping cream 35% Whipped cream 35% Sterilized cream 23% Cream or single cream 18% Extra-thick single cream 18% Sterilized half cream 12% Half cream 12%

[@TheSouthIsHot]

@@RaymondHng Thank you so much for posting that!!! I always wondered what the difference in fat content is in the UK and US. PS. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share that information. 😊

[@charliewalner490]

Martha, that is the WEAKEST cup of tea I have ever seen in my 60 years on God's green Earth. Other than that, Beautiful video Martha! You look younger than me

[@marydawkins4190]

WOW! That's the most beautiful table setting I could imagine. I do love the color pink. Now I want a totally pink set up!

[@snococo3964]

🎉🎉would love to have her as a grandma ❤

[@cathyaddis3156]

Thanks Martha but I'd have to go to bed after doing all that!

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

😂

[@TheSouthIsHot]

🤣

[@elizabethmencia6027]

😂😂and the cushions on the ground!!

[@SarahRenz59]

FIFTEEN peacocks?! Hoo boy, the neighbors must love all the racket. /s

[@eduardobenitez752]

I would ;luv to se you martha getting up from your cushions after 1 hour sitting on them. lol, you'll need help. everything was good. but the cushions details... are outrageous.

[@elizabethmencia6027]

I thought the cushions were ridiculous too😂and the low table would be full of 🐜🐜🐜 ant sandwiches 😂😂

[@hillaryroberts3623]

You are a hoot, Martha. Tea party elevated.

[@ambercherise2391]

Well freakin’ said. 😁

[@canoeman621]

Yeah, because everyone has a lilac bordered back yard with peacocks strolling around.

[@luciboras]

It one way to relax in the afternoon, If someone else do all the work and I would just sit, relax and enjoy.

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

Martha Stewart looking fabulous and wonderful at 82 years old! As yesterday was International Tea Day, as declared by the United Nations, this tea party video couldn't have come at a better time!

[@MP-lq3xx]

Prefer this to her swimsuit photos...

[@kristinaroberts7216]

Beautiful Martha❤

[@JC1533-g7n]

Milk goes in after, if at all.

[@deborahturek2625]

Have had many tea parties over the years for family and friends.

[@markfriedman5093]

Not even Martha knows all - chairs would be INFINITELY more comfortable than cushions Martha -- unless your guest really ARE birds.

[@elizabethmencia6027]

😂😂😂

[@LR-mh8hs]

Peacocks are beautiful but they're loud and dirty, like turkeys. We had several of both when I was growing up. My fav were the chickens because they weren't noisy (except the rooster).

[@myrnahuichapan7624]

Inspiring.

[@r8chlletters]

Water temp and time to steep is imperative and not mentioned here. Everything should be assembled before you prepare your tea. Many of her food suggestions are not traditional…open face, “pumpernickel” etc.

[@mikelkirby2791]

I agree with another comment: "Martha, you are a hoot'! Caviar on tea sandwiches, do what? Leave it to Martha to make something so "every day" as a "tea party" to some "elevated (?) event". Such a hoot!

[@lindakennedy4616]

That was delightful! I’m going to purchase some loose tea asap! ☕️🫖

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Peacock cutie. Thanks! Cheers!❤

[@hummersd]

15 🦚s?! I’d be annoyed with just one and the sound they make. 😂 Pretty and cool with their feathers, but um, no.

[@kayeherrera3821]

Thank you martha stewart for this fantastic tea 🍵 party love everything you do big fan 😊 happy gardening 🪴🌼🌻💐🐞🦋🐝 happy 😊 Sunday ☀ sunshine ☀ day

[@merriscoghini4980]

From the American Queen herself! gorgeous

[@thenetwork5693]

Superbbbb i love it

[@kg8887]

Milk first...😳

[@HappyValleyGuy]

🥱

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I want to have a tea party one day. I ought to plan for one and then ask 2 neighbors to come over. Do you know of Kevin Lee Jacobs on KZbin? He does this kind of tea and meal every week. I wish I could eat gluten!

[@lollybower4526]

She didn’t steep the tea. Quite important

[@destinationtea]

Yes, Martha, afternoon tea is becoming ever more popular. Very pretty tea sandwiches. But that tea preparation has inspired us to make a video of our own. That tea method looks more like a cambric tea.

[@Ad-Lo]

The English me gasped at your pouring milk in the tea cup first.

[@dennismorris7573]

Very nice.

[@bretwalborn5582]

From a student in redt. Mgt. You never lost touch. Even agent Orange. Dod not mean that. You are great

[@playinglifeoneasy9226]

No, she did it wrong! I’m so sad you put the tea in first then the hot tea can melt the sugar and then you add the milk to lighten and make the tea easier on the stomach since tannins can be strong for some people. How can you pour milk into the empty cup? You can’t see how much milk you have there you don’t know, what the tea looks like the concentration so you put the tea in and then you can adjust the milk to the tea you don’t wanna overwhelm a pale subtle tea with a whole lot of milk, but a strong Russian tea might need more milk. I’m so sad. I love Martha, but this is wrong and so many levels.😢 On another note, notice that the utensil she’s using it for the cream cheese very flexible. This is a special type of spreader knife.

[@markjeffreys438]

You don’t remember me, but girl you look fabulous!

[@berglettemom6045]

Her porcelain dining set is very pretty.

[@a.johnson1860]

She really is our national treasure! Goddess!

[@tdauk1]

Still need to sort out the tea Watery weak tea 🤮

[@stingraytingvideo]

That milky abomination is not tea. Still love Martha though.

[@America650]

Well Martha needs to get educated on English tea etiquette lol! Definitely not taking any advice from Martha about afternoon tea, well I guess this is her version of high society with no class!

[@ann5765]

I’d love to have tea with Martha

[@figgettit]

do not watch this to learn how to make tea

[@FernandoSamaniego-sm1di]

Thank you this is true culture

[@shamammap8054]

I love Martha. 😎

[@circleoflife3806]

As usual Martha Stewart's plating is perfect. So elegant. Wish in real life whoever prepares cold dishes and desserts will have food-grade disposable gloves on and won't talk much in tue direction of the food while preparing especially during Covid time :)

[@invisi6l339]

They probably won't bother lol. Especially in restaurant kitchens

[@jujub4553]

Not that I’m surprised, but I love that Martha even showed correctly putting the milk in first!

[@incontroversyistherekindne6683]

Okay, this is pretty cool. I want a vegan one please?

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Very doable. Many breads are vegan, just read the ingredients. There is vegan cream cheese in most grocery stores and of course all the veggies. Be creative!

[@TNewsh]

Frickin' Peacocks...I love this woman!

[@VEGANSAM]

How UNhealthy can 'beautiful' food be...