December 13 Holiday Tea
December 13 Holiday Tea
Holiday Tea at Star Bright Farm
December 13 | 2–4 PM
Join Star Bright Farm and The Tradition Begins, a mother-daughter afternoon tea business, for a festive afternoon celebrating the timeless tradition of taking tea.
Beautifully set tables with holiday touches will welcome you as you settle in to enjoy Star Bright Farm’s herbal tea blends alongside festive sweets and savories artfully prepared and served by The Tradition Begins.
We’ll begin with a brief welcome and introduction to our teas, sharing a little about the herbs, their flavors, and their journey from our fields to your cup. Every ingredient is organically grown here on the farm, where it is harvested, dried, and thoughtfully blended.
While you’re here, visit the Barn Market for holiday shopping and gifts from the farm. As a special holiday treat, receive a complimentary handmade basket with purchases over $100.
Take a pause from the holiday bustle and join us for an afternoon of tea, seasonal flavors, and good company.
Time 2pm-4pm
Where: Hilltop Bank Barn
Price $65
Tickets are non-refundable. We will have a check-in list upon arrival! You will not receive a ticket.
At Checkout, please choose the “ Delivery Option” of “Pick up in Store” so you won’t be charged shipping. There is no physical ticket. If you are shopping on your mobil device and have ShopPay, Paypal , or Apple Payor any other quick check out option it bypasses the Free Pick up on farm. Therefore you have to select “Other Payment Options”
The taking of a proper afternoon tea began in around 1840 when Anna the Duchess of Bedford discovered a sinking feeling around 4pm.
For me, it began at age 15 at the Drake hotel in Chicago, and at 4 years old for Lexie, when I decided to introduce her to the civilized tradition of taking tea.
This tradition, and love to us, has continued through time.
Sometimes being served and mostly serving others, little did Anna know that her partaking in bread, butter, cakes, and tea, would become a unique experience, and shared for special occasions, becoming a bit more elaborate in current day.
Afternoon Tea & High Tea are not one in the same, which often leads to events being misnamed today. Particularly here in the U.S.
Afternoon tea is traditionally served between the hours of 3PM-4PM, as just a small snack of finger sandwiches, scones & sweets meant to hold you over until dinner.
High tea, however, is served in the evening, around 5PM, historically meant to nourish workers when they returned home after a strenuous day. It consists of heartier fare such as meat, fish & vegetables.