Here is a tip on instant tea.  Some people like the instant lemon, sugared tea.  When I buy the Lipton mix I also buy the Lipton plain instant tea.  I combine the two and it is not quite as strong with sugar or lemon.  None of us should have a lot of sugar or lemon especailly those of us with acid reflex.  Those are the fringe benefits you get after age 50.  

I also do this with the raspberry flavored tea.  In fact we not only use the raspberry tea for "tea time", I use the mix from the can in my punches that I fix for parties or get-to-gethers. 

Just a thought

Gogi 

This is a cheese ball you can make ahead without much fuss.

2 pkgs. cream cheese

2 cups sharp shredded  cheddar cheese

l T. chopped green onion

l T. chopped green and red bell pepper

2 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. lemon juice

Finely chopped pecans (amount as desired)

Soften and mix cheeses.  Add remaining ingredients except nuts.  Chill.  Add nuts and form into ball. Save some of the nuts to roll the cheese ball in.

You could make this into a centerpiece for a a snack table. 

Enjoy,

Gogi