WHAT TO DO WITH A TEA TOWEL?

How the tea towel got its name: 

It originates from Victorian Era England where the traditions of serving tea in the social setting took off.  See   "Downton Abby for details"  The finest china required a towel of distinctive qualities to make the service presentable. The tea towel of the modern era is typically linen or cotton. What it is not, is terry cloth, that is a kitchen towel or hand towel. If you want your fine glasses and china ready to serve, you want a towel that will wipe them clean without leaving any streaks or marks. You want the TEA TOWEL.

What to do with a tea towel:

• wipe surfaces
• wipe hands
• as an apron
• use beneath the cutting board or bowls to keep them in place
• a pad or trivet 
• cover bread for proofing
• polish glasses
• lettuce crisper
• keep baked goods cozy and warm before serving
• as the serviette or napkin at the table
• makes a great bandana 
• attach clips and make a little kitchen curtain 
• whatever you want it to be 

A few more creative uses you might not have thought of:

• replace your gift wrapping paper  
• hang the tea towel as a piece of art that it is
• bake a pie presented in a tea towel drawing the corners up to make a handle
• wrap a bottle of wine for the host 

ADDED BONUS

• use as cushioning for other gift items you might be shipping or mailing
• shipped on their own, they are non-breakable, light-weight and can lay flat in an envelope to save on shipping costs
• drop into your suitcase for gift giving at your destination 
• available in a multitude of colours and patterns to suit any decor or taste 

 You can find your new favourite tea towel here