What Does Simmer Mean? Simmer is technically the heat that is just below the boiling point of the liquid. A simmer is reached within a pot on the stove when the liquid is hot and just has a bubble or two forming at a time and reaching the top of the liquid before popping.
Decide how much overhang you want from your tablecloth. For most purposes, an overhang or drop length of at least 6 inches (15cm) is appropriate. A shorter drop length may make the tablecloth look too small for the table.
At a formal tea, most of the guests stand, and the overhang of the tablecloth can be up to 18 inches deep. In a hotel or private club, when tea is served from a folding table, the tablecloth hangs to the floor to conceal the metal legs.