~ Planning A Tea Party ~ "How Much Will I Need"?

When planning a tea party, have you ever asked yourself "How Much Will I Need"?

Here are a few guides to help you determine "How Much".

How much Beverage Will I Need?

• Plan for at least 2 cups of hot tea per person.
• A standard tea cup holds 6 ounces (a little more than 2/3 of a cup).
• If using loose leaf tea, use 1 teaspoon per person & 1 “for the pot”.
• Remember: To consider the time it will take to boil the water, then steep the tea.

• Plan for at least 2 cups of punch per person.
• A standard punch cup holds 6 ounces (a little more than 2/3 of a cup).
• A standard Punch Bowl holds 2 ½ gallons, about 50 servings.

ICED DRINKS (Iced Tea or Lemonade)

• Using tall 16 oz. Glasses with ice, 5 Gallons of Beverage serves 80 people.
• Approximately 16 servings per gallon. One gallon = 128 ounces.

{Since we are on the subject of beverages}

COFFEE

• One pound of coffee = 4 ½ cups of ground coffee.
• Use 2 cups of ground coffee to serve 30 cups of prepared coffee.
• Use 3 Ό cups of ground coffee to serve 50 cups of prepared coffee.
• Remember: It takes approximately 1 hour to brew coffee in a 100 cup coffee urn. It takes approximately ½ hour to brew coffee in a 50 cup coffee urn.

How Much Space Will I Need?

• Figure 5-6 Sq. ft. per person

Buffet Setting

• Figure 7-8 Sq. ft. per person

Sit Down Setting (served)

• (60”) Round tables seat 8, figure 12 Sq. ft. per person

• If using 8' Banquet tables which seat 8, figure 10 Sq. ft. per person.