2024 Whitney Christmas Tea

Yesterday was the annual Christmas Tea at the Whitney.  You may remember me blogging about labeling and measuring Mistletoe Kiss black tea into 84 foil packets to be placed inside of Cardinal teacups, and wrapping them in cellophane to be given as gifts to attendees at the Christmas Tea.  I was SO glad to complete that time consuming project last Wednesday, and was grateful for my hubby's help!  The photo below shows the 3rd floor conference room table full of the completed teacups!

The Christmas Tea was served on the first floor at 12:00 p.m.  All the dining rooms were decorated so festively.

[Music Room]

[Receiving Room]

As guests entered The Whitney, a trio of carolers greeted them accompanied by pianist, Joel, who plays for all the Afternoon Teas.

Below was the Strawberries with White Chocolate Mousse [which followed the Holiday Mimosa Toast and Scone Course].

Savory Course:  Goat Cheese Crostini; Ham & Salami Club Sandwich; Phyllo Cup with Fig Jam, Brie, & Apple; Cranberry, Chicken & Pecan Triangle on White Bread; Open Face Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel; and Deviled Egg. 

After the Savory Course, the guests went into the Grand Hall where A Cup of Christmas Tea  was read by James, our new Hospitality Manager.  When he finished reading, the guests returned to their dining room seats for the Dessert Course.

Coconut Macaron; Devil's Food Cake; and Peppermint Macaron

While the Christmas Tea was in progress on the first floor, Mansion Tea was being served to 44 guests on the second floor at 1:oo p.m.  It was a very busy day!  Between Thursday, Friday and yesterday [Saturday] we served tea to 248 guests.  'Tis the Season for tea!