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Catherine's Afternoon Tea White Plains, New York
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Let Catherine Treat You Like "Royal-Tea!"
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Welcome to Catherine's Afternoon Tea!
Catherine’s Afternoon Tea brings the entire Afternoon Tea experience, with all of its elegance and ambiance, into your home or office. We provide everything! Bone China—Teacups & Saucers, Teapots, Plates
Vintage Crystal—Champagne and Port Glasses
Linens— Tablecloths and Napkins
Vases & Flowers
Music
All Food & Drinks
All Setup and Cleanup
Catherine’s Afternoon Tea (CAT), is a delicious and exclusive treat for all of your senses! CAT provides a rich, intimate ambiance replete with elegant bone china, vintage American crystal, professional uniformed servers, fresh flowers and soft classical music.
Separating Catherine's tea experience from all others, is proprietress Catherine Noonan. Catherine's discerning eye for the "small details," is enhanced by her rare ability to find the most beautiful, delicious, classic and rare accouterments. Catherine's Afternoon Tea is an inclusive, memorable experience for all of your guests.
Catherine’s Afternoon Tea, as well as her Business and Corporate Teas, feature elegant bone china, fine linen napkins and lustrous 19th Century crystal. Beautiful roses and fresh flowers are always included in Catherine's Afternoon Tea experience.
Catherine personally selects and trains her service staff, ensuring their professionalism, guest relations and service skills. CAT creates a total experience of aroma, sight, texture, taste and sound. You and your guests will be enchanted by the luxurious ambiance of personalized service, delicious foods and exquisite tea from around the globe!
Let Catherine’s Afternoon Tea cater your next gathering or business meeting, and enjoy the pleasure of becoming a guest at your own party! Private Tea Parties, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Christenings, Anniversaries, Business Meetings & Employee Appreciation Parties! - Fully catered and personalized to exceed your needs and wishes! Let Catherine’s Afternoon Tea treat you - and your guests, like royalty! Plan your exclusive tea with Catherine Today!
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A Short History of “High” and “Afternoon” Tea. Tea was introduced to England, in the early 1600's. At first, tea was considered a medicinal beverage and was sold mainly in apothecary shops. Some believed tea would cure almost any ailment known. Herbal teas, usually referred to as a "tisane," were often prescribed if someone became ill or didn't feel well. By 1658, tea had become a fashionable drink of royalty and the well to do. Contrary to popular beliefs, the serving of afternoon tea originated in France, rather than England, around 1680. According to historians, Madame de Sevigne, wrote a letter to a friend about a “five o'clock tea” she had attended earlier that year. In the letter, she mentioned her surprise that some people “took milk in their tea.” Afternoon Tea would not become popular in England until the mid 1740's. Anna, the “Seventh Duchess of Bedford,” is given credit for beginning the tradition. “High Tea,” is often a misnomer. Most people refer to Afternoon Tea as “High Tea.” Although High Tea sounds regal and lofty, High Tea or, "Meat Tea" is in reality, dinner. During the Victorian Period, working families would return home at the end of the day to find the dinner, or “High” table, set with any manner of meats, bread, butter, pickles, cheese and of course, tea. “Afternoon Tea,” eventually became known as "Low Tea," because it was usually taken in a sitting or withdrawing room where low tables (like coffee or end tables) were placed near sofas or chairs to accommodate guests. Get More Information- Click Here!
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Catherine Noonan, Proprietress Require more information? Please call (914) 589-3985, or click the Blue hotlink above. We look forward to treating you and your guests like "Royal-Tea!"
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