How are tea towels used?
Traditionally, tea towels were used to cover trays or baked goods at tea time. Today, people use tea towels as hand towels, to dry dishes and as gift wrap. Some people also use tea towels to make aprons, curtains and shopping bags.Serving Tray CoversIn the past, clean tea towels were used to cover a serving tray before placing the tea service on it. They are occasionally still used for this purpose.Warm Food CoversFresh biscuits, scones, bread and other baked goods are kept warm by covering them with a clean tea towel. Many people line a bread basket with a tea towel and fold the towel over the food to retain its warmth.Hand TowelsPretty tea towels are often hung in kitchens and used as hand towels.Dish TowelsCotton or linen tea towels are used to dry dishes, glasses and silverware.
