Tea on Tuesdays: Patriotic Tea Table for America’s 250th Anniversary

We’re raising a cup to America’s 250th birthday for June’s Tea on Tuesdays! Join me for a patriotic table layered with Liberty Blue and Historic America transferware, Blueberry Rooibos Herbal Tea, fresh red, white and blue blooms, and easy sweet treats.

Welcome to our June edition of Tea on Tuesdays,

a monthly celebration of all things ‘tea’. ☕

Pam and I are excited to welcome back our special guest,

Kitty, from Kitty’s Kozy Kitchen.

We’re glad you’re here too, pour yourself a cuppa and join us! 

You can find Pam and Kitty’s invitation to tea at the bottom of this post.

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This month our theme is patriotic, and we’re celebrating a very special milestone as America begins commemorating her 250th birthday. It seemed only fitting to raise a cup to liberty, gratitude, and the blessings we enjoy while gathering around a table dressed in red, white, and blue.

  

Today we’re letting freedom ring with a pot of Blueberry Rooibos Herbal Tea from The Tea Can Company.

This caffeine-free blend is a delicious combination of organic rooibos, dried blueberries, lavender flowers, and all-natural vanilla flavor. Lightly fruity with subtle floral notes, it’s naturally sweet and wonderfully refreshing, whether enjoyed steaming hot or poured over ice on a warm summer afternoon.

The plant-based, plastic-free signature sachets that allow plenty of room for the tea leaves and botanicals to unfurl and fully infuse. Each sachet brews enough tea for two to three cups or a small pot, making it perfect for sharing with a friend.

A Table Dressed in Red, White and Blue

My love of red, white, and blue goes far beyond flag and bunting. . .it extends right into my transferware cabinet!

Today we’re sipping tea from Liberty Blue teacups, a pattern that’s steeped in American history. Liberty Blue dinnerware was produced by the Enoch Wedgwood Company in Staffordshire, England, as a commemorative promotion for Benjamin Franklin Federal Savings and Loan’s 50th anniversary in 1975 and to celebrate America’s Bicentennial in 1976. The collection features fifteen historic scenes from America’s Colonial period.

The dinner plates feature Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted. My Liberty Blue teacups feature Paul Revere and his famous midnight ride, a wonderful reminder of the courage and determination that helped shape our nation.

Johnson Brothers Historic America was produced 1930 to 1974 in blue, brown, green, multi-color and pink.  I found four salad plates in pink, featuring The Capitol, at a favorite antique mall.

A blooming Harper Liberty Collection tablecloth sets a cheerful backdrop with its scattering of red, white, and blue flowers, while a white pitcher filled with fresh hydrangeas and alstroemeria, with flags tucked in, adding another patriotic touch.

At each place setting, DIY Flag Napkin Rings are standing at attention and ready for this high-flying celebration.

They’re an easy DIY and craft project to celebrate the Red, White and Blue. You can use the same budget-friendly method to customize napkin rings for your table for any season or holiday.

Sweet Treats for an Easy Summer Tea

Summer entertaining is one of my favorite times to keep things simple and lean on a few easy shortcuts.

I almost always have a package or two of Athens Phyllo Shells tucked away in the freezer. Since they’re fully baked and ready to fill, they’re perfect for both sweet and savory bites. I like to pop them into a 350-degree oven for three to five minutes to crisp them up before letting them cool and adding the filling.

For today’s tea, they’re filled with bright lemon curd and topped with a fresh strawberry slice and blueberries for a festive little burst of red, white, and blue.

I also picked up an assortment of colorful macarons from the grocery store freezer section. With flavors like chocolate hazelnut, amaretti, mango, strawberry, and salted caramel, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.

And because every patriotic tea table deserves a scone, I added some mini orange cranberry scones from our Publix bakery.

Celebrating 250 Years

As America begins celebrating her 250th anniversary, I’m grateful for opportunities to pause, gather with friends, and reflect on the blessings of home, family, and freedom.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, watching fireworks, or simply sharing a quiet cup of tea on the porch, I hope you’ll take a moment this summer to savor the sweetness of the season and celebrate the enduring spirit of our nation.

Thank you for joining me for Tea on Tuesdays. Pour yourself another cup, help yourself to a sweet treat, and let’s raise a toast to 250 years of liberty.

Table Details:

Blueberry Rooibos Herbal Tea  / The Tea Can Company

Harper Liberty Collection Tablecloth, Navy Napkins / HomeGoods

Enamel Star Napkin Rings / Pottery Barn, several years ago

Pastry Server

Teapot / Kent Pottery

White Wicker Placemats / Ballard Designs, many years ago

Assorted Transferware / New and Vintage:

Johnson Brothers Devon Cottage, Royal Stafford, Crown Ducal Bristol, Staffordshire Liberty Blue, Johnson Brothers Historic America

Palate & Plate Rose Rose Pink

 3-Tier Porcelain Stand Serving Tray

3 Piece Mini Serving Tongs

Wallace Hotel 77-Piece Flatware Set

Join Pam and Kitty for Tea:

Pam at Everyday Living

Kitty at Kitty’s Kozy Kitchen

Here’s to tea, treasured traditions, and letting freedom ring!

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