Put away your champagne flutes. This summer, the chicest drink in the room is poured from a high-gloss teapot, filled with a couture-inspired blend, and garnished with tea-infused fruit gums. Whether you’re planning a breezy brunch, a garden party or just treating yourself to a solo sip session, TWG Tea’s latest accessories and infusions will turn your table into a five-star tea salon. Here’s how to serve in style without spilling the tea.

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The Show-Stealing Teapot

Never underestimate the power of a statement piece. The must-have to dress up your table is the Design Orchid Teapot by TWG Tea (from $141, in 500ml and 900ml sizes). Handcrafted and coated in a glossy enamel finish, it is available in the dreamiest palette of summery hues such as dusky pink, pistachio, lemon yellow and sky blue, as well as sleek metallics and classic monochromes.

Each teapot comes with a removable stainless-steel filter that allows loose leaves to unfurl and release their fragrance. You can pair it with a matching Design Orchid Teapot Warmer (from $154) that keeps your brew hot for a full hour, just in case conversations run long.

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In The Haute Seat

Your guests deserve something as fabulous as they are, and TWG Tea’s Haute Couture Tea Collection ($48 per 100g tin) delivers just that: Chic blends in collector-worthy tins as classy as your guest list. Red Balloon Tea is a theine- and caffeine- free South African red tea with overtones of wild blueberries and nashi pear. Fruity and light, it’s a summer garden party in a cup. For something a little flirtier, try the Eternal Summer Tea, a red tea infused with rose blossoms and raw berries, with a silky peach note finish. A variation on a timeless classic is the French Earl Grey which blends robust black tea with citrus fruits and blue cornflowers.

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Tea Teddies: The New Party Trick

Want to charm your guests and still keep things effortless? Enter Tea Teddies ($18 per box), adorable little fruit gums that are as delicious as they are delightful. Made with TWG Tea’s signature white tea, and natural fruits like strawberry, lemon, apple and ginger, they’re equal parts grown-up indulgence and childhood nostalgia. Serve in cut-crystal dishes or drop them straight into hot water for a flavourful infusion. They also work beautifully in a flute of sparkling wine—who says tea and bubbles can’t coexist?

Dress Your Table Like A Pro

Being a great hostess isn’t just about what you serve, it’s how you serve it. The key is setting the scene. Go al fresco if the weather allows: String fairy lights around your balcony or backyard, throw down a linen tablecloth, and mix vintage glassware with your new TWG Tea pieces for a fresh, curated feel. Add a few fresh blooms—peonies, roses, daisies—and you’ve got a Pinterest-worthy setting, no filter needed. Tip: Let the tea double as both refreshment and décor inspiration. Match your teapot and tea blend to your party’s colour palette—baby blue and pops of red with Red Balloon Tea, soft golds with Eternal Summer.

Pour With Personality

Offer guests a chilled glass of tea when they arrive (we recommend Eternal Summer served over crushed ice with a sprig of mint or peach slice). Bring out the Design Orchid Teapot and provide an assortment of teas for your guests to choose from. Pair them with light bites like mini madeleines, cucumber sandwiches or cheese scones. And don’t forget to pass around those Tea Teddies as a final flourish.

Be the Main Character

Being the “hostess with the mostest” isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. You’ve set the table, curated the menu, picked the playlist (French jazz or a little Lana Del Ray, anyone?), and now it’s your time to shine. Float around in a breezy dress. Keep the conversations flowing. Pour that third pot of tea. The energy you bring to the table is just as important as the porcelain on it. With TWG Tea in your arsenal, you’re not just hosting, you’re headlining!

Available at all TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques in Singapore and online at www.TWGTea.com.