Step into a room where the table shimmers with vintage china, lace linens, and tiny glittered sugar flowers. A teapot steams nearby, delicate pastries tempt from tiered trays, and soft laughter drifts through the air. This is A Resplendent Tea Experience—a world Terri Hitzig created not only for her guests, but for herself. It feels a little like stepping back in time, with a touch of sparkle and plenty of heart.
Terri’s journey to tea was born out of loss. When her marriage and construction business ended, she found herself stripped of nearly everything. “I promised myself that next time, I’d build something that no one could take from me,” she recalls. She leaned on her background as a pastry chef in Chattanooga, her love of baking, and her ever-growing collection of vintage dishes and linens. With guidance from a mentor and a course on the art of tea, Terri transformed resilience into a business that sparkles with creativity and joy.
While the concept of afternoon tea traces its roots to British tradition—polished etiquette, formal menus, and mid-afternoon rituals—Terri’s take is something entirely her own. “My teas are warm, whimsical, and never stiff,” she says. She delights in curating both the menu and the setting: savory bites with a playful twist, sweets that surprise, and glitter-dusted touches that catch the light. Guests might find finger sandwiches with unexpected flavors, delicate pastries that look like works of art, and of course, perfectly steeped tea poured into heirloom cups.
Her tables are personal works of art, layered with antique teapots, embroidered napkins, and treasures she’s collected for years. “It feels like I was collecting for this moment all along,” she says. The result is a feminine, inviting setting where every detail matters, from the vintage spoons to the sparkle at the bottom of each teacup.
Events range from birthdays and book clubs to networking gatherings, showers, or simply friends carving out time together. In every setting, Terri sees the same thing happen: people slow down. “We live on our devices,” she explains. “Afternoon tea invites us to look up, talk, laugh, and connect. That’s what people are craving.”
For Terri, the reward comes at the table’s end. “When I see guests savoring the flavors, or notice the glitter in a teacup, I know I’ve done something right.” More than a beautiful meal, she hopes each guest leaves with genuine connection, a moment to breathe, and memories to share.
In a fast-paced world, A Resplendent Tea Experience offers an enchanting reminder: sometimes the most extraordinary things happen over a simple cup of tea.
Contact A Resplendent Tea Experience
Website: www.facebook.com/Terriskitchentable/
Email: aresplendenttea@gmail.com
Facebook: A Resplendent Tea Experience
Instagram: @aresplendentteaexperience
“Afternoon tea invites us to look up, slow down, and truly connect—something we’re all craving in today’s busy world.”