The Perfect Hobbit Tea

Hello, I am participating in a beautiful blog party, hosted by Hamlette at The Edge of the Precipice, which she has been hosting for seven years! This year, in addition to the games and general fun of the occasion, she has invited anyone who wants to to contribute their own posts on anything Tolkien, please explore everyone else's posts, which are linked here.
So, without further ado, here are the basics of a perfect hobbit tea.

1. The Tea, itself.

For hobbits you must have a basic, warm breakfast tea, something that milk and sugar turn into a little cup of simple happiness. Breakfast (and second breakfast) teas usually compliment both sweet and savory food, which is essential for a hobbit tea. 

2. The Victuals.

Tea, like all hobbit meals, is well-rounded, with some prominent features being:

Cheese and Cold Meats

Sliced Fruit

Brown Bread

Scones and Jam with Clotted Cream

Pie and Cake

You'll note that I have not included sandwiches, but I think the rustic element aforementioned calls for the simplicity of sliced bread, meat, and cheese, there's a certain gentility, even in that.

3.The Setting.

The kitchen table at Bag End, of course! I hope Bilbo is fond of company. 

4.The Company.

A good tea party must have few enough people that they can fit around the kitchen table and stay there for some time. And everyone must have a story to tell, or add to the cozy, comfortable, and joyous atmosphere.

Guest List Limit: 6

Bilbo and yourself are a given, so 6 is a good number to try, although keep in mind whether each person you ask is likely to invite anyone else, for example, if you invite Pippin ( which, of course, I would) Merry is sure to follow. So depending on who you invite, 6 may change to 5 or 4.

Thank you, Hamlette, for hosting this wonderful blog party!