Throw a stylish tea party

Tea is the new champagne, the style mavens say. Hot and cold infusions are being served instead of bubbly at the hippest fashion shows and boutique openings. Kate Moss, Sadie Frost and friends reportedly gather for a cuppa at their favourite salon, while tea houses have replaced coffee bars among the literati.

Throw an updated version of the tea party with these great recipe ideas, learn how to read your tea leaves and discover why this drink is so good for you. TEAtotaling has never been so fun.

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