How to Host A Splendid Afternoon Tea

I hope this video gives you some ideas and inspiration on how you can still make Easter, Mother's Day, birthdays, or anniversaries special by hosting an intimate and casual afternoon tea at your home using items you already have or can pick up at your next adventure to your local grocery store.
Music is from Epidemic Sound.

[@sandydrewserrano4855]

Beautiful. I love how you keep reminding us, “Not to worry “ , when we do not have what we need. Afternoon tea is more about getting together and enjoying each other. The rest is just icing on the cake.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you, Sandy! What a sweet comment. I appreciate it very much!🙏🏼🙏🏼😘🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@survivalkingdombois3098]

I really like that saying to! It’s so uplifting and positive!

[@carolunderwood6398]

When I was a little girl I would have tea parties with my Grandmother, not as elegant as your beautiful table setting, but still such fun. I felt very grown up. Our sandwiches were goats cheese on rye bread, in honor of my Grandmas Norwegian upbringing, and quite often coconut macaroons. Stay safe and well.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

How did I miss your lovely message!? I’m so sorry, Carol. 🙏🏼 Thank you so much. I love that you shared your special memories of your Grandmother with me. Xoxo! 🦋💕🌷💕🦋

[@HarrisPilton789]

I love mixing and matches the pieces, too. It makes the table look more interesting.

[@barbaracole4314]

Outdoor tea parties are the best... love that song , so special

[@LA-iu8rv]

Absolutely fantastic!!! I love tea time! When I was young my mother make me scones with cloted cheese and home made jam, wow so good, never nowhere I've tasted scones like that !!! And little sandwichs , like tuna and cream cheese and pickles or with fresh dill , or red and sweet bell pepper paste with cream cheese and sour cream, its a mix, and some with dry tomatoes paste , with pieces of bacon and mozzarella and fresh basil, one of my favourite, she also made simple butter and cucomber ones, Oh ! and one that is strange but yummy is crackers with some liver pate with jam on it and chop green olive on top ...She make some with sardines and cream cheese with hot sauce ( those for older one !!) One that she always make me is cream cheese with cranberry sauce(home made) with pistachio....yum yum !!! have plenty others that she used to make, not all together but she usely made 4 or 5 kind of sandwiches with scones( she made scones with Erl grey or green or black tea with raisins inside, so good) and clothed cheese and jam, always !!! Also with little Sandwiches and mini cakes and tiny pastries. It was different each time but the scones and clothed cheese , always there !!!🤗

[@lauraellen189]

So elegant!! I am planning afternoon tea for my mom. Great ideas!

[@debrawatkins5310]

Very beautiful i enjoy seeing you setting up the the table 😊

[@patgodwin8319]

Yes I would love to know about afternoon tea and high tea. Enjoying the video. First time watching. Pat in NC

[@arela1030]

Wow 😮 exactly what I want,afternoon tea is my favorite time,i I love English style so gorgeous and elegant.Thank you so much for sweet and lovely film,well done 🦋🧚🏻‍♂️God bless and peace grace 🙏💙

[@MyFeatheredNest]

~LOVE~ this!!!💐🌸💕 A tea party is one of my favorite things!🎀🎂

[@arumyzahrah5158]

Ya! Me to.👌🤗

[@jasonxxxxx555]

nice table, love the rabbit us decoration

[@nancystaggs8605]

Howdy, great video. I have a recipe that came from a friend of mine in London, Laela Miller, who I meet in Germany when my ex-husband was stationed there. Very proper lady her husband was stationed in Germany also. We lived in the same stairwell, of post housing. We would have tea once a month to get to know our neighbors, military wives are very sociable, a lot of our husbands were out in the field. Cannot tell you what they were doing (secret stuff). here is how she made her sandwiches. 2 cucumbers thinly sliced, 1 package of Good seasonings Italian seasoning packets, 1 container of Philadelphia cream cheese( I like the one with chives) Rye bread or pumpernickel, white. 1 plastic container to put seasoning packet with cut cucumbers, shake the container to evenly distribute the seasoning and cucumbers. Let set in frig about 1/2 of an hour, you want these chilled. Put cream cheese on one half of bread then cucumbers on other half. Slice off the crust of bread if you wish, then 1/4 cut them. These are not for everyone but if you do like them they can be addictive. These are so good you cannot eat just one. They will become soggy if you leave them out. I used to use these sandwiches with my daughter when she was small for our tea time with her dolls, no complaints. I have not thought of that in years, Thank you for the memory. Stay safe and God bless you and family. Stay strong, it is a hard time for all, but it could be a lot worse. Love Nancy

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Hi there, Ms. Nancy! 😘 I read your wonderful message with great interest. I love learning bits about you and your life and I so appreciate you sharing your special memories with me. It means a lot.🌹 I pinned your message to the top of the comments section so others can see your cucumber sandwich recipe. I LOVE cucumber sandwiches, especially when the weather gets hot, so I took a screen shot of the recipe you shared and I’m going to give it a try. It sounds absolutely delightful! Thank you.🙏🏼 I pray you are well and feeling good. You are so right about these times we are in. They are challenging, but it could absolutely be worse. (Thank you, Lord, for all things!) Happy Easter to you and yours. Take care, Ms. Nancy! Xoxo!💕

[@ddl4374]

Such a gorgeous tablescape!😍

[@bernideencanfield6548]

Thanks so much for including the history and knowing !

[@denisew.5490]

I love this setup and what you served.

[@rossanaleblanc]

Loved the religious reference! Loved the whole video, thanks!

[@ddl4374]

LOVELY! WONDERFUL!!!🪷🌱

[@staroliva6502]

I found your channel it’s too bad haven’t seen you with new videos. Hope all is well. Love your sense of home decorating.

[@marydray6171]

First time viewer here. Absolutely love the table scape‼️ Love the round crocheted overlay & hope this will encourage other ladies to embrace the lovelyness of having an afternoon Tea. Respectfully, Mary Dray

[@rosyherrera908]

Very elegant!! Love all your videos. HOLA!! from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴.

[@tammyleer9268]

Beautiful and elegant, everything looks so delicious! Hope you have a blessed Easter, and stay safe and healthy.😍

[@relaxationjourneys4575]

Tea - rrific! ☕

[@salomeydraws]

Impeccable

[@evaellin8290]

What a wonderful table you set before us. And how beautiful is your handwriting, I can just imagine receiving beautifully written invitation for an afternoon tea at JusinaMarie. Thank you.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Eva, what a lovely message, thank you so much! You are so sweet. I hope you have a beautiful day! 💕🦋🌸🙏🏼🌸🦋💕

[@MplsMaven]

@MissJustineMarie you and I have so much in common and so much commonality in the things we enjoy doing. Please keep making your videos. Your videos make me feel less lonely. My son is grown and I am widowed. I never knew you truly can be a loopy third wheel.

[@verosalazarcali]

So Beautiful 😍 Thanks 🙏🏼 for this video!

[@saramartinez103]

Absolutely gorgeous! I've been watching your videos nonstop! You're an inspiration Justina🤗⚘

[@sahabshraddha8453]

Every thing rrr charming but I❤️coaster ..🥰

[@vanessagarza-soto9539]

Absolutely fantastic!!! More videos Justina ❤️

[@leamorrison9407]

Beautiful & joyful!

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you, Lea!🌷🙏🏼🌷

[@pamelacoloque4767]

Todo hermoso! Beautiful, thanks for the video

[@ddl4374]

I love tenunciated! enunciate!

[@lisalowe7679]

Since we have all been home lately, I have been searching for ornate and special tea cups and saucers. To my surprise, I found about six cup and saucer designs which I thought were stunning, all made n England of coarse. They have arrived from various sources now and I have a start now to a lovely collection of various patterns. Therefore, I suggested to my best girlfriends, we have a tea at my house when we are able to have a little more social distance. This video uploaded at the perfect time. I did not know there was a difference in Afternoon and High Tea. Justina, thank you so much for these wonderful ideas. I could practically taste the yummy food. Of coarse, cream cheese makes everything better and I actually keep cream cheese at all times. You may like this, so I will share. Along with a boiled egg, I will pop an English muffin in the the toaster, then spread the “whipped spreadable” Philadelphia Cream Cheese on the muffin. It’s then topped with Orange Marmalade. This is a lovely combination with my boiled egg and Vanilla Chai Tea in the morning or for a late afternoon treat. In addition, would you mind sharing the lovely china pattern with the butterflies. I especially adore the plate with the pale blue band and the butterfly placed in the center. Your Afternoon Tea Table was so lovely. Love the antique embroidered butterflies along with the china. So lovely. Once again, you outdid yourself. Your devoted follower from Dallas. Sincere Best Wishes, Lisa

[@carbonc6065]

Everything looks gorgeous!

[@jerryrobinpendleton5171]

Beautiful! Your video took me away from this unusual time we’re living in! The table and the food looked so pretty and delish! Thanks friend! Have a blessed day!

[@anitawells1975]

I love love love it

[@KenyasDecorCorner]

Absolutely beautiful Justina! Thank you for the history of tea time. I would be interested in more videos with more details! Beautiful display! I would love to sit out on the patio with you and enjoy these tasty treats and a cup of tea! Very lovely! Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed and wonderful day!💕

[@TheVintageButton123]

Yaay! You got the correct name for this type of tea, I'm English, to me high tea is a small hot savory meal served around 4-5 pm. This is afternoon tea we would normally have in a tea shop.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Lindsey, thank you for watching! Yes, we Americans also confuse afternoon tea with high tea or use the terms interchangeably. I hope you liked the video! Have a wonderful day!🌷😘

[@alinatiwa]

I love it very much❤️

[@cathrinegilbertsson9946]

What a beautiful afternoon tea setting , fit for a Queen .A delicious selection of food and the decor spot on .Have a blessed Easter and stay safe .

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Cathrine, you are so kind, thank you!!!🌷🙏🏼🌷 Happy Easter to you and yours! Stay safe!🦋

[@CreativeThinking52]

This absolutely beautiful. Thank you for inspiring us to host our own afternoon tea party. Have a great day. Happy Earth Day!!🌎👍

[@patriciahall651]

Beautiful set up! Everything looks so delicious! Thank you for the wonderful ideas. Happy Easter to you and your family.🕊️🌸🐑

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Patricia! 🦋💕🙏🏼💕🦋

[@ddl4374]

JUST Gorgeous ! 🤗

[@TraditionsByTheSeasons]

Hi Justina, This was such a beautiful video. You truly make each and every video - special. I’m going to make a point to do this with my family, thank you for sharing. I hope you know how much I love your videos and your sweet, gentle spirit, you are one of a kind. Looking forward to your next video. I hope you and your family are doing well. Much love sweet friend! Xo 😘

[@gracevagg970]

Gorgeous and great ideas!

[@simpleyetchic9644]

Hey sweetheart! Tea table setting looks absolutely stunning and delicious! I love all the little details you added to your table to give it this charming look! Hope you have a safe and blessed Easter!💕💕

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Antoinette, thank you ever so much! 🌷💙🙏🏼💙🌷 I hope you and your family are doing well and staying healthy and safe. Wishing you a blessed Easter, my Friend! 🕊🌿🌷

[@baladi0822]

How did I miss this video??! Oh my goodness this is just exquisite, I want to come over and have tea! Beautiful and delicious spread, and the calm scenery of trees and nature in the background, just splendid. 😍😍😍... Edited to add that I'd love more tea videos! History, ideas, whatever you want to share. It's totally new to me!

[@astaraoneill9166]

THANK YOU for knowing the difference between afternoon and high tea. The majority of Americans get it backwards (it is counterintuitive, I’ll admit. ) Lovely china and table.

[@cindyhasty5663]

Looks so pretty

[@balquis1958]

Pure art 🌸💕😻

[@yarlettegebarowski5995]

Very lovely Justina. What a beautiful table you have set. Everything looks delicious . Stay healthy and bless you and your family.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Aw, thank you so much, Yarlette! Happy Easter to you and yours. Stay safe, my Friend! 💕XO!!!💕

[@jennywarner191]

It’s beautiful.

[@IsabelDiaz-uw1oc]

Absolutely beautiful!👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

Nice. This is the first time I have seen cucumbers sliced length wise. Interesting.

[@desireericheymesser1951]

New subscriber 🤗 Just what I needed to dream of spring during this winter storm!

[@superoldways]

Hi Justina, this was a sweet, sweet video. You did a great job! I love it.

[@brandontodd3799]

Happy Easter to you and your family have a great day and I love your video

[@msh1683]

Spectaculaire

[@thepaintedsouth]

Hello Justina! I loved this video. ❤ What a wonderful table setting for a special Afternoon Tea! A great reminder to enjoy each and every moment using what you already have at home to create special memories. Sending hugs and well wishes! 🤗😘 Xoxoxo, Deborah

[@cindyleeger]

I would love a history of all the teas. Thanks

[@cindybrown1356]

Oh Justina, this was perfect! I kept thinking how much I would love to sit down there, put a napkin on my lap and partake with you. Xo 🤗 How delicious looking we’re your sandwiches, and those large sugar cookies. The dish ware, and serving pieces, divine! I love you, and I thank you for taking the time for this lovely video, so relaxing to watch. Please stay safe, all of you. Xoxo❤️❤️❤️

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Hello, Cindy, my dear Friend! 💕 Oh, you make me smile, thank you for your sweet words. I sure do wish we could sit together some day and enjoy tea and face-to-face conversation. Maybe one day! I am very glad you enjoyed this video. I'd been feeling so uninspired and icky, not wanting to create, but once I started getting out my dishes and things I started to feel better. I hope you and your husband are doing well and staying healthy and strong. Please take good care. Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter. Love you! 🐇🌷🐇🌷🐇

[@alwaysinblue]

This is such a lovely place to hang out. Thanks for having us to afternoon tea. I would love to see videos about the various tea times. Thanks for sharing

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Aw, thank you Miss Sunny! 🌿🌷☀️ 🌷🌿 I appreciate your feedback, too.🙏🏼 Happy Easter!

[@onaofu]

You have beautiful handwriting!

[@carolynlanphear7051]

Ohhh goody! I’ve been waiting for this video and, as always, you did not disappoint. This is so beautiful and feminine. I would love to see a video on high tea in the future. I just love hosting a tea for my lady friends. And I just love those Easter cards you shared on IG regarding Holy Week. What a treasure to cherish for years to come. They are all sold out 😞. Unfortunately, we cannot worship traditionally on what I believe to be the holiest time of the Christian calendar, but we can still rejoice in our risen Savior who forever lives in our hearts. Have a blessed Easter and stay well. 🥰

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Carolyn, thank you so much for your message. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed this video and I will happily create a follow up after all of this is finally passed. Yes, those cards were such an unexpected and beautiful surprise. I hope she makes more available because I would love to give them away as gifts to my godchildren next year. I feel so sad that we all cannot worship traditionally In church this Easter but as you said, Christ’s glorious Resurrection will live forever in our hearts. Happy Easter to you and yours, dear Friend!🌿🌷🙏🏼🌷🌿

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Very nice!

[@zaidacrechel4459]

What a beautiful handwriting. The music, so nice. Zaida Puerto Rico

[@latoyatv2030]

Can't wait to see my highte as set up.

[@zaidacrechel4459]

Beautiful table. Thank you Zaida- Puerto Rico

[@kathybriscoe1167]

Lovely and inviting!

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Kathy, thank you so much! 🌷😘🙏🏼😘🌷

[@lourencolaura1]

Lovely. Happy Easter. Keep safe ❤️

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Laura! Happy Easter!🌿🌷🦋🕊🦋🌷🌿

[@bangkoklifebynuningpratiwi6557]

Beautiful tea:-)

[@ladama3201]

Wonderful

[@soblessed6438]

Hi Justina. Your table looks gorgeous. So elegant. I hope you have a blessed Easter too. Hugs!🤗

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Hi, Marion! I am so sorry I missed your sweet message and Easter wishes. Forgive me. I hope you have a lovely week. Xoxo! 🌹💕😘💕🌹

[@soblessed6438]

MissJustinaMarie aww that’s ok. Hope you have a blessed week. Stay safe.

[@DuckandKim]

So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Beautiful tea, thank you for sharing. Enjoying your videos. Take care and stay well.🌷🐇🌷

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Kathryn! I am so delighted to know that you are enjoying my videos. Happy Easter!🕊🌷🌿🙏🏼🌿🌷🕊

[@southernyankeedesigns1419]

Thank you for sharing this. I almost forgot I was in quarantine. You’ve inspired my daughter and I to have our own tea party! Sending you well wishes! - Lisa 💖💖🥰😊

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Aw, Lisa, that is wonderful to hear. Thank you! Also, I am sorry I missed your message. Hope you have a wonderful week.🦋🌸🙏🏼🌸🦋

[@everywherejoy9019]

Beautiful! We are so like minded!!! Nothin

[@lauraandrade5853]

Beautiful tea table, felicidades! God bless you.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Oh, thank you very much, Laura.💕 Happy Easter! Sending *virtual hugs!*🤗🤗🤗XO!

[@nabihayousuf3344]

Awesome! Thank you so much for the helpful tips. What kind of knife were you using? I want to buy this :)

[@roseescobedo5919]

🌺🍃Hi there, lovely table setting & I stopped at your☕ channel cause I had been thinking about this idea now that☕ Covid has been lifted for the 2nd time. 🌻Many of my girlfriends are still very🥂 cautious so ill keep my invite at 3 persons. Thank U, its a sign to go with it🌹🍃

[@countkody]

Great Video, thank you !

[@MissJustinaMarie]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching.☺️🙏🏼💕

[@mzique]

Beautiful handwriting

[@cynthiagreen6927]

Tea Table beautiful! I enjoy your videos. You have excellent content. Soft classical music would sound wonderful with your morning tea. See you at your next video.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Cynthia, thank you so, so much, and I also appreciate your feedback! 🙏🏼 Hope you have a beautiful day. Xo! 🌷💕🌷

[@latoyatv2030]

What you wished you had as a little girl and stuff animals . Now that your older you can do a HighTea with your friends or by yourself.

[@everywherejoy9019]

I don't know where I was going with the Nothin! Lol! stay well dear friend!

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Lol!!! No worries, my Friend! 😘😘😘

[@blancawingert1519]

Good afternoon gorgeous. love this video everything looks absolutely beautiful and delicious. Happy Wednesday.

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Blanca!🤗🤗🤗 I hope you have a lovely evening. Happy Easter!💕

[@blancawingert1519]

Thank you beautiful good night.

[@Starseed1111]

Amazing

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Thank you for your sweet comments on my videos. I truly appreciate it! 🙏🏼🥰🌹😘

[@familyactivitiesingermany9865]

Very beautifull

[@simonefitoussi6663]

Hello Justina j adore votre vidéo c est une table magnifique avec une petite touche parisienne les croissants un grand classique français prenez soin de vous joyeuses fêtes de pâques 🐣🌷🌹🗼🐣😙

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Simone, thank you ever so much! 💕Merci beaucoup! I am so glad you enjoyed that little special touch with the croissants. I hope you are doing well. Happy Easter, my Friend! 🐇🌷Joyeuses Pâques!🌷🐇

[@foreststream818]

Miss Justina Marie, I thank you for this lovely video. I am new to your channel. Wanted to share with you something I just learned from Rain Country channel which I researched and found to be true: citric acid is now being made with black mold. They spray glucose on the mold and the result is citric acid. I have gotten rid of all organic shampoos, soaps, and canned goods with citric acid and have felt better almost immediately. If you or your viewers are sensitive to black mold, then please look into this. I will be watching your channel videos.

[@kaberroneill94]

Just found this channel. This tea is gorgeous! Where did you get your dishes? Are they individual pieces that just happened to match?

[@MissJustinaMarie]

It's a set that was a gift...Lenox Butterfly Meadow. You can find them for a good sale a few times a year at Macy's!

[@nildasimon3455]

Everything looks pretty and delish. I'm guessing that your china are Butterfly Meadow by Lenox. Are they?

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Nilda, thank you so much! 🌿🙏🏼🌿 And yes! They are indeed Lenox butterfly Meadow. 🦋

[@thecook8964]

Finger sandwiches bottom tier, scones middle & pastries on the top

[@captainMAE]

Thank you so much for this video. I am planning on making a an afternoon tea for my friends soon. And I love how you mentioned you are Catholic. As am I. Definitely subscribing

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Awww, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Xoxo!🥰🥰🥰

[@oliviaknight1123]

It's my 40th birthday coming up on Tuesday and I was hoping to have a beautiful afternoon tea with my girlfriends at a posh hotel, but now it's going to be just me, my mum and my boyfriend. Thank you so much for this wonderful and inspiring video, lockdown round 2 may be in full swing, but I can still have a wonderful day and I'll get my afternoon tea after all! Thank you so much! Be safe and well at this difficult time 🥰

[@RE-nv4we]

Just a tip: scone sounds like "gone" and in croissant the T is silent. Most importantly, never serve afternoon tea with tea bags, always use tea leaves and a strainer.

[@margarets4610]

American version of afternoon tea

[@vedajanbaker8518]

I believe In England champagne is only served at a Royal Tea, not at an Afternoon Tea. ??

[@unknownuser8497]

You should have put the sandwiches in the last tire, it shouldn't be in the first tire.

[@willowdalehouse4777]

can you please not squish the bread. Its not very elegant.