The tea table can be easily equipped now with a boiler in silver or
brass, with alcohol lamp underneath; a tea caddy in china or silver,
with teapot and cups before the hostess. 

No set formula can be prescribed for quantity to each cup, but it
averages one-half teaspoon of tea leaves. 

Heat teapot by pouring in some hot water, let it stand a few moments
and empty in a bowl for hot water on the table.  Place tea leaves
required in the pot, pour in boiling water, instantly replace the lid
and let it steep a few minutes.  It is then ready to serve.  Use a small
amount of sugar and no cream, as both cream and sugar detract from the
correct flavor of tea. 

For "Five O'clock Tea" a "teaball" is recommended.  The teaball is
convenient at all times, but especially upon an occasion when guests
are coming and going.  Keep the water on tea table constantly boiling
and the teaball partly filled with tea leaves.  A cup of tea can then
be brewed quickly by dropping the ball into the cup, pouring boiling
water over it, holding it in the cup (slightly moving the teaball