"Accoutrement:  An Accessory, Trappings"


      A wonderful complement to afternoon tea service is an Accoutrement Tea Tray. Offered as a “buffet” of tea embellishments, an Accoutrement Tea Tray will enhance your afternoon tea parties and delight your guests. 
 

                   


   The Tea Tray can hold a wide variety of additives to dress up a cup of tea. Here are a few suggestions: 

                           * Large-grain sugar crystals 
                              (may be colored with food coloring) 

                           * Rock candy swizzle sticks 

                           * Whipped cream 

                           * Amaretto (apricot pits & almonds) 

                           * Grand Marnier (orange) 

                           * Creme de Menthe (mint) 

                           * Light Rum 

                           * Triple Sec (orange peels) 

                           * Pernod (anise) 

                           * Frangelico (hazelnut & spices) 

                           * Cointreau (oranges & brandy) 

                           * Creme de Cassis (black currants) 

                           * Creme de Noisette (hazelnuts) 

                           * Framboise (raspberry) 

                           * Galliano (herbs, spices & fruits) 

                           * Goldwasser (lemon or orange peel & spices) 

                           * Kirschwasser (cherry schnapps) 

                           * Candied orange peel 

      When preparing your Accoutrement Tea Tray, use your most elaborate silver, gold or brass tray to hold crystal or cut glass bowls and miniature pitchers filled with the tea flavorings. 
      Place the tray on the center of the table or carry it and circulate amongst your guests to allow them to help themselves to whatever special tea treat they desire. 
      You are guaranteed to be dubbed “Queen of the Tea Hostesses” when you surprise your guests with this very special Accoutrement Tea Tray.