Time for Tea

How to be the hostess with the mostess this summer.

- BY JASMINE ALIMIN

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.

1. 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.