Recreate Afternoon Tea at Home with Goods from Gourmet Coffee and Tea Supplier, J. Martinez

    NORCROSS, GA, June 12, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- If you're looking for a unique idea for a get-together, why not invite your girlfriends over for an afternoon tea party? Since the 1800s, afternoon tea has been a British staple. A tea party can blend history, elegance and whimsy to create an enjoyable experience for everyone, including gourmet coffee drinkers. With specialty teas and the best coffee around from J. Martinez, your party will be a memorable one.

The Tea Set
If you do not already have a tea set, you can visit your local antique stores to acquire one. If you can't find a full matching set, pick up interesting and different pieces to create your own. Make sure that you also have enough tea balls for your guests. Using tea balls for loose specialty tea is more authentic than serving bagged tea.

Choosing Your Tea
Some popular teas are Earl Grey, Darjeeling, English Breakfast and Orange Pekoe, which are all black teas. You may also wish to provide some exotic teas for a wider selection. Whichever tea you choose, make sure it is fresh and of high quality. Have gourmet specialty coffee on hand for guests who are not fond of tea. Some excellent choices include Kona coffee from Hawaii and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.

"Tea parties are a wonderful way to socialize and celebrate with friends and family," explains John Martinez, owner of J. Martinez & Company. "In our busy lives, many of the social graces of the past have been pushed aside. A tea party is a fun and elegant way to take a step back in time and appreciate the tradition."

For information on quality teas and gourmet specialty coffee, please visit http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com.

About J. Martinez & Company:
Established in 1988, J. Martinez & Company is an Atlanta-based purveyor of fine coffees and other gourmet items. J. Martinez & Company originated the concept of single estate coffees more than twenty years ago and still carries only the finest premium coffee beans from estates around the world, including Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee and Kona coffee from Hawaii.

For more information, please visit http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com.

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