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The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Both in London and in other English cities you can find many places where you can taste the real essence of 5 o'clock tea. It is included savory and sweet food like scones with clotted cream and jam, sandwiches, sweet cakes and pastries. It's an enjoyable part of the day.

Here is some history…. Back to the 19th century in Bedford, the Duchess Anna started to ask her servants to bring her some tea and food to eat between the main meals of the day, breakfast and dinner. She took to the idea so much that she started to invite guests for five o`clock tea. Queen Victoria started organizing her own afternoon teas, these became really formal occasions, known as tea receptions. These were generally appointments between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and could include up to 200 guests. They were wearing the proper clothes for this occasion.

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Afternoon tea, a very English custom! Read the history behind this most English tradition; china tea cups, scones, jam, clotted...

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At the time it was usual for people to take only two main meals a day, breakfast, and dinner at around 8 o'clock in the evening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea and a light snack, taken privately in her boudoir during the afternoon.

Later friends were invited to join her in her rooms at Woburn Abbey and this summer practice proved so popular that the Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for "tea and a walking the fields." Other social hostesses quickly picked up on the idea and the practice became respectable enough to move it into the drawing room. Before long all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon.

Occasionally you will see hotels serving a 'high tea'. Traditionally, the upper classes would serve a 'low' or 'afternoon' tea around four o'clock, just before the fashionable promenade in Hyde Park. The middle and lower classes would have a more substantial 'high' tea later in the day, at five or six o'clock, in place of a late dinner. The names derive from the height of the tables on which the meals are served, high tea being served at the dinner table.

Many visitors from overseas still imagine that we are a nation where, in the words of the well-known song, 'at half past three, everything stops for tea'. Sadly these days Afternoon Tea is usually only an occasional luxury for the British; a birthday treat in a country house hotel, or a welcome break from a hectic days shopping 'in town'. Luckily visitors are still able to indulge in a little bit of British tradition for themselves.
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Afternoon tea is a much-lauded culinary tradition born in 19 th century Britain when Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, ordered tea and light fare to her room between lunch and a late dinner. Although it's often referred to as high tea, it is not. High tea was born from the industrial era, when workers would clock-off and gobble-up heartier meals, like shepherd's pie. Rather, afternoon tea is the sort of affair we associate with tiered stands, neatly packed with delicate finger-foods. The tea that is offered is usually a strong brew of Earl Grey or Assam, though milk and sugar still accompany each serving. This article provides you both traditional and unconventional recipes, so you can enjoy afternoon tea just how you'd please.

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THE AFTERNOON TEA CEREMONY HAS A RICH AND FLAVOURSOME HISTORY THAT IS JUST UTTERLY FASCINATING.

Moving their afternoon tea outside meant everyone in the house could enjoy it. Tea was a fine delicacy at this time and the people drinking it wanted the whole world to know they could afford it.

So rich families would get their portrait's painted with fine china and exquisite teas featured so people would know their extreme wealth.

People wanted to be like their lords and ladies and from that day forward the world wide afternoon tea tradition was born. However, it wasn't a time for small bites anymore, it was a time for indulgent quantities of food.

The popularity of afternoon tea is enjoying a soaring renaissance these days. Find out more about Afternoon Tea in London and how to make the most of this world famous experience.

Another trend of late is to create afternoon tea at home. Select your favourite teaware and host your own party, picnic or little get together with friends.

Afternoon tea is a tradition that is a part of our lives, it is ever so English, classic and elegant. Celebrate this enjoyable occasion however you like it best!

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Afternoon tea is a much-lauded culinary tradition born in 19 th century Britain when Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, ordered tea and light fare to her room between lunch and a late dinner. Although it's often referred to as high tea, it is not. High tea was born from the industrial era, when workers would clock-off and gobble-up heartier meals, like shepherd's pie. Rather, afternoon tea is the sort of affair we associate with tiered stands, neatly packed with delicate finger-foods. The tea that is offered is usually a strong brew of Earl Grey or Assam, though milk and sugar still accompany each serving. This article provides you both traditional and unconventional recipes, so you can enjoy afternoon tea just how you'd please.

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Afternoon tea. A Great British past time with an intricate and sometimes surprising history…

Nowadays, afternoon tea is seen as an occasional treat. An event that is booked in hotels and cafes across the country to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, hen parties, and other special occasions. But in days gone past, afternoon tea was, for many, a daily dining ritual.

From the 19th century onwards, afternoon tea took centre stage as the meal that satisfied the hunger pangs felt between lunch and dinner. When bread and butter (or other such lowly snacks) just couldn’t satiate the appetite of the upper classes, afternoon tea stepped in to keep everyone happy and, most importantly, full.

Despite the familiar menu of our modern iterations, the types of food on offer haven’t stayed the same since they were first introduced. Over the years afternoon tea has evolved, with people and countries influencing flavours, inspiring new creations, and developing new additions to the common combinations.

As with many traditions, myths and misconceptions surround this beloved past time. From how to eat your scones to whether you should lift your pinkie finger from the teacup when drinking, subtle nuances are everywhere.

With this in mind, here are some interesting facts about afternoon tea that you may not already know…

The Origins are a Little Unclear

It’s generally accepted by historians that afternoon tea didn’t truly begin until the 19th century, but it actually did make an appearance far earlier.

It is believed that the King of England’s wife, Catherine of Braganza, was the very first person to introduce afternoon tea to the masses. On her arrival from Portugal in 1662, she brought with her a casket of tea and introduced it to the court along with examples of Portuguese cuisine. From then on, the food and drink became a fad.

Despite this early introduction, it is Anna Maria Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, who gets the real credit for creating the first version of the afternoon tea we know and love.

In the 18th and 19th century, English people were finding themselves going hungry during the long gap between lunch and dinner. This was around the time that Anna Maria Russell came to discover that a light meal of cakes and sandwiches (eaten with a pot of delicious, fresh tea of course!) was an excellent stand-in during that empty time slot in the middle of the afternoon. She soon began to invite her friends along to enjoy it and so the craze became a legend.

Social Class Influenced Enjoyment

Many people may believe that all residents of Great Britain were able to enjoy the same quality and quantity of afternoon tea, but this is far from the case…

Working class labourers were worse off and would only sometimes be able to nibble on a single baked good or sandwich while they drank their tea. The more privileged or upper class you were, the more you could enjoy. For these special few, afternoon tea would always be accompanied by luxury sandwiches with fillings like cucumber, egg and cress, fish paste, smoked ham, and salmon, and a selection of fine cakes and pastries.

Did you know? Scones didn’t make an appearance in afternoon tea until the early 20th century!

High Tea and Afternoon Tea Are Not Created Equally

High tea was originally known as the working-class man’s main meal of the day and included bread, meats and pies. Low tea, however, was the province of the higher classes and was considered a light snack before the main dinner. The ‘high’ and ‘low’ in these terms actually refer to where the tea was taken, either at a low table (for example at a coffee table while lounging on one’s comfortable sofa) or a high dining table.

Afternoon tea was generally served between 2pm and 5pm, the most popular time being 4pm, whereas high tea was eaten between 5pm and 7pm.

And Cream Tea is Something Different All Together!

Cream tea is actually believed to have its origins in 10th-century monk culture. In Tavistock, Devon there are the ruins of Benedictine Abbey. Manuscripts recovered from the location described how monks served bread with clotted cream and strawberry preserves to workers who helped to rebuild the Abbey after a Viking Raid in 997AD.

The sweet and savoury treat became a firm favourite with Devonians and the monks began to pass their recipes on to locals, thereby starting the traditional Devonshire cream tea.

Jam or Cream First? It Depends Where You Are From

It’s a debate that has raged on for decades (if not, centuries!) but whether or not you put jam or cream on your scone first depends less on traditional social etiquette and more on where you are from or where you are having afternoon tea.

In Cornwall, for example, it’s jam first then cream, but Devonians do the opposite!

Along a similar line, controversy abounds over the pronunciation of scone. It can either be pronounced like ‘tone’ or ‘gone’. But neither is right or wrong, it just depends how you were brought up saying the word. (Although some more pedantic experts would argue the correct pronunciation is scone like ‘gone’…)

‘Pinkies Up’ is a Mini Faux Paus

Holding a traditional teacup can be a little tricky, even more so when you’re trying to lift your pinkie finger out to look proper. Afternoon tea fans will be happy to hear that etiquette experts see this as a unnecessarily fiddly and potentially even impolite technique. It is thought that the raised pinkie was started by a noblewoman and, because many watched and mimicked the Royal family, people began to copy this affectation. Nowadays this type of mannerism is considered rather elitist.

The standard correct way to hold a teacup is with one or two fingers of the hand put through the hole of the cup handle. The cup should be balanced with your thumb on top and your other fingers curled underneath.

One thing experts do agree on is that you should never look over the cup while you drink tea!

It’s Not Just the British that Love Afternoon Tea!

When the British settled in Chile in the 1800s they brought with them a cultural love of tea, and this is one ritual that seems to have stuck around in the country ever since.

Called Onces, this Chilean evening brunch usually takes place in the homes of family, friends and neighbours and can range from a simple cup of tea and toasted marraqueta (a traditional Chilean bread) with avocado, cheese, and cold cuts, to deliciously sickly milk caramel, or manjar, and gigantic slices of cake that could easily take the place of dinner. Cafes and restaurants generally serve hungry customers between 5pm and 8pm, but late visitors can take advantage of Onces-comida, which is a combination of tea with leftovers from the night before and cake!

A traditional Chilean afternoon tea spread includes pies and cakes like mil hojas, dulces chilenos, cookies, crepes, with juice, fruit tartlets and even ice cream!

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The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Indeed, over the centuries, the English have become so fond of this drink that it has become an integral part of their daily life and star of a social ritual that dates back to the nineteenth century.
Both in London and in other English cities you can find many places where you can taste the real essence of 5 o'clock tea, including savory and sweet treats which are typically enjoyed at this time of day. So what are the secrets to preparing a perfect English tea and how did this custom start? Let's find out.

English tea: the history of the "5 o'clock tea"

Over the course of history, meal times have not always been the same. For example, in the first half of the nineteenth century, in England, the two most important meals of the day were breakfast and dinner, which was served around 8 o'clock in the evening; the tradition of afternoon tea, then, should be seen in this context. In fact, the story goes that the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna, first had the idea in 1840 for what was to become afternoon tea when, tired from the weariness of the afternoon, asked her servants to prepare her some tea and something sweet to eat with it. She took to the idea so much that this ritual of five o'clock tea was soon extended to her guests.

Initially English tea remained mainly a private event, to which the ladies of high society invited their friends and acquaintances; when even Queen Victoria started organizing her own afternoon teas, these became really formal occasions, known as tea receptions. These were generally appointments between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and could include up to 200 guests. The ritual, widespread among the upper classes, was transformed throughout the 1900s to become a real social event, which required lengthy preparations and careful selection of what to wear. Later, this custom was extended to all the social classes, and establishments dedicated to this afternoon tea ritual began to spring up everywhere.

The English tradition of afternoon tea

The tradition, started by the Duchess Anna and carried on throughout the nineteenth century, included the serving of a selection of light foods, such as lightly buttered slices of bread, cucumber and other savory sandwiches, muffins and scones. Over time, more and more sweet delicacies were added to the treats on offer, such as the Victoria Sponge, a light, two-layered sponge cake, filled with strawberry jam and butter cream, which was apparently the Queen's favorite cake.

Cream Tea and High Tea: from the light, sweet snack to dinner

The afternoon tea could also be based on scones, jam and clotted or whipped cream: in this case it was known as a cream tea. But the afternoon tea could also take on a different aspect and become more like a full meal. If the upper classes saw these moments as fun occasions for meeting people, which preceded a sumptuous dinner to be eaten as late as possible (the time was a question of prestige), the other social classes did not have the same possibilities. Particularly in the rural and industrial areas, in the north of England and in Scotland, the tradition of afternoon tea developed into what was called high tea, closer in practice to a full meal, which included, besides the tea, a hot dish with eggs and, sometimes meat or fish, bread, butter and fruit-based desserts.

The tradition of milk in tea

For the English, tea is a real institution and one of the rules is that it should be drunk with milk: if you intend to serve afternoon tea, forget the slice of lemon, which is particularly common and well-loved in Italy. Leaving aside personal taste for a moment, it is interesting to know that the habit of adding milk, originally came from a practical need: pouring the tea directly into the porcelain cup ran the risk of staining the porcelain or even damaging or breaking poorer quality varieties. That is why the milk was poured in first, a custom which has lasted to this day.

What do you need for your English tea?

For many English, afternoon tea is now just a cup of tea and just a couple of biscuits to go with it, but the tradition remains and the afternoon tea is a common formula used for birthdays or baby shower parties.

If you want to surprise your friends with a perfect English tea, even thousands of miles from London, here are some handy hints and tips on what you need:

a selection of sandwiches with cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham and mustard;

scones, a traditional English baked teatime delight, which you cut in half and fill with sweet ingredients such as clotted cream and jam;

home-made cakes, such as the Victoria Sponge Cake that we mentioned before, custard cake, which is similar to a shortcrust pastry flan base filled with custard cream and fruit, or Battenberg Cake, made using ground almonds and covered in a layer of marzipan.

Which tea to choose

Now that you know what kind of delicacies to offer the guests at your English tea, you just need to choose which type of tea to serve. The most commonly used varieties are Earl Grey and English Breakfast, but Darjeeling is also an interesting blend to keep in mind. And finally, remember that, if you want to stick to the tradition, you should use leaf tea, and not teabags, leave it to brew for a while in a porcelain teapot and then serve it in porcelain cups, too.

After such a mouthwatering article, what with cookies, cakes and sandwiches, aren't you dying to take a break and have your own 5 o'clock tea?

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Today it seems natural for us to drink tea in the afternoon. Yet this European custom only dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.

Today it seems natural for us to drink tea in the afternoon. Yet this European custom only dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. It was Anna Maria Stanhope, the seventh Duchess of Bedford and Marchioness of Tavistock (1788-1861) who invented afternoon tea. In her home at Woburn Abbey, the Duchess felt regularly peckish between lunch and dinner, which she described as: 'a sinking feeling'. This lady in waiting to Queen Victoria began to order tea in her boudoir and some light dishes to go with it; she then invited some friends to join her. The practice became widespread. In the 1840s traditional afternoon tea was adopted by the Court and has remained popular ever since.

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Classic English Scones - this British dessert is made with currants in a delicate pastry that's perfect for tea time. Top them with clotted cream and jam
Classic English Scones

You're looking at the picture above and probably thinking "Those are not scones! Scones are the triangular-hard-muffin-things I get at Starbucks" And yes those are American scones.

The classic English scones are more delicate, less sweet and are made to be topped. Can't have a 5 o'clock tea without them.

Classic English scones are usually split in the middle and then topped with a bit of clotted cream and jam. I like to top of mine with creme fraiche or unsweetened whipped cream.

The complexity of flavors is amazing. When you take a bite, you feel the texture and a little sweetness from the currants. A soft pastry that is perfect for breakfast and with coffee and tea.

I don't know why I've always had a fascination with 5 O'Clock tea. In Miami, I haven't found a place that hosts one.

But whenever I travel to New York, there are plenty of places where you can have a delicious proper English 5 O'Clock tea with loose tea leaves, a tower of mini pastries, finger sandwiches and of course, scones.

Making them is really easy and doesn't involve 100 steps. You can also make them Gluten Free, just replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.

I made 2 batches this morning, one GF for my mom and the regular kind. Both turned out perfect with this recipe.

Once you try these classic English scones, you'll be hooked! Your morning or afternoon coffee will now have a delicious and sophisticated sidekick.

I added a hint of lemon zest to compliment the acidity of the clotted cream. It really goes well with the jam and the currants.

So cheerio Mate! Fancy a scone? (My daughter has a slight Peppa Pig addiction)

I hope you can try these delicious classic English Scones at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Although it is a typically British ritual, the five o’clock tea was taken to the island by a Portuguese princess, born on the 25th of November of 1638, that later by marriage became queen consort of England, of Scotland and Ireland.

Her husband King Charles II agreed to marry the Portuguese princess when signing the contract on the previous year. The dote of the Portuguese Infanta included the Tangier and the Seven Islands of Bombay as well as two million Portuguese crowns.

Tea ritual is born

The tea was already used in England by the time the Queen consort left Portugal however, the herbs were only used for medical purposes. Besides the ritual of drinking tea and eating cake, YRH Catherine of Braganza also took to England the porcelain and orange fruit – both from China – and marmalade.

The tea and Grande Hotel do Porto

But you don’t need to travel to England to enjoy this experience! At the Windsor Bar we have available two versions of Five o’clock tea: the traditional and the Grande Hotel do Porto. On both of them, you’ll have, of course, the tea – you may choose your favourite flavour from our Althaus tea selection -, the scones, crème Fraiche and the indispensable jam.

Have you decided yet which one to choose? We’ll wait for you from Monday to Sunday after 3 pm.

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History of High Tea - History English Afternoon Tea - Tea Etiquette

Find out where some of the longest lasting tea traditions originated from in Afternoon Tea History.

High Tea is often a misnomer. Most people refer to afternoon tea as high tea because they think it sounds regal and lofty, when in all actuality, high tea, or "meat tea" is dinner. High tea, in Britain, at any rate, tends to be on the heavier side. American hotels and tea rooms, on the other hand, continue to misunderstand and offer tidbits of fancy pastries and cakes on delicate china when they offer a "high tea."

Afternoon tea (because it was usually taken in the late afternoon) is also called "low tea" because it was usually taken in a sitting room or withdrawing room where low tables (like a coffee table) were placed near sofas or chairs generally in a large withdrawing room. There are three basic types of Afternoon or Low Tea:

Cream Tea - Tea, scones, jam and cream
Light Tea - Tea, scones and sweets
Full Tea - Tea, savories, scones, sweets and dessert

History of Tea Time

Prior to the introduction of tea into Britain, the English had two main meals, breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was ale, bread, and beef. During the middle of the eighteenth century, dinner for the upper and middle classes had shifted from noontime to an evening meal that was served at a fashionable late hour. Dinner was a long, massive meal at the end of the day.
17th Century:
Afternoon tea may have been started by the French. According to the monthly newsletter called TeaMuse, in the writings of Madame de Sign(1626 to 1696), one of history's greatest letter writers on life in 17th Century France:

It is a little known fact, but after its introduction to Europe in the 17th century tea was tremendously popular in France. It first arrived in Paris in 1636 (22 years before it appeared in England) and quickly became popular among the aristocracy. . . Tea was so popular in Paris that Madame de Sign who chronicled the doings of the Sun King and his cronies in a famous series of gossipy letters to her daughter, often found herself mentioning tea. "Saw the Princesse de Tarente [de Signwrote]... who takes 12 cups of tea every day... which, she says, cures all her ills. She assured me that Monsieur de Landgrave drank 40 cups every morning. 'But Madame, perhaps it is really only 30 or so.' 'No, 40. He was dying, and it brought him back to life before our eyes.' . . . Madame de Signalso reported that it was a Frenchwoman, the Marquise de la Sablie, who initiated the fashion of adding milk to tea. "Madame de la Sablie took her tea with milk, as she told me the other day, because it was to her taste." By the way, the English delighted in this "French touch" and immediately adopted it.

1600 - Queen Elizabeth l (1533-1603) granted permission for the charter of the British East India Company (1600-1858), also known as the John Company, on December 31, 1600 to establish trade routes, ports, and trading relationships with the FarEast, Southeast Asia, and India Trade in spices was its original focus, but later traded in cottons, silks, indigo, saltpeter, and tea. Due to political and other factors, the tea trade did not begin until the late 1670s.

1662 - King Charles II (1630-1685) while in exile, married the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza (1638-1705). Catherine's dowry was the largest ever registered in world history. Portugal gave to England two million golden crusados, Tangier and Morocco in North Africa, Bombay in India, and also permission for the British to use all the ports in the Portuguese colonies in Africa, Asia and the Americas thus giving England their first direct trading rights to tea.

As Charles had grown up in the Dutch capital, both he and his Portuguese bride were confirmed tea drinkers. When the monarchy was re-established, they brought this foreign tea tradition to England with them. Her influence made tea more popular amongst the wealthier classes of society, as whatever the royals did, everyone else wanted to copy. Soon tea mania spread swept across England, and it became the beverage of choice in English high society, replacing ale as the national drink.

The reign of Charles II was crucial in laying the foundations for the growth of the British tea trade. The East India Company was highly favored by Charles II. Charles confirmed its monopoly, and also extended it to give the Company unprecedented powers to occupy by military force places with which they wished to trade (so long as the people there were not Christians).

1663 - The poet and politician Edmund Waller (1606-1687) wrote a poem in honor of Queen Catherine for her birthday crediting her with making tea a fashionable drink among courtiers:

Venus her Myrtle, Phoebus has his bays;
Tea both excels, which she vouchsafes to praise.
The best of Queens, the best of herbs, we owe
To that bold nation which the way did show
To the fair region where the sun doth rise,
Whose rich productions we so justly prize.
The Muse's friend, tea does our fancy aid,
Regress those vapours which the head invade,
And keep the palace of the soul serene,
Fit on her birthday to salute the Queen
18th Century:
By 1700, tea was on sale by more than 500 coffee houses in London. Tea drinking became even more popular when Queen Anne (1665-1714) chose tea over ale as her regular breakfast drink. Anne's character was once portrayed as a tea-drinking, social nonentity with lesbian tendencies.

During the second half of the Victorian Period, known as the Industrial Revolution, working families would return home tired and exhausted. The table would be set with any manner of meats, bread, butter, pickles, cheese and of course tea. None of the dainty finger sandwiches, scones and pastries of afternoon tea would have been on the menu. Because it was eaten at a high, dining table rather than the low tea tables, it was termed "high" tea.

19th Century:
According to legend, one of Queen Victoria's (1819-1901) ladies-in-waiting, Anna Maria Stanhope (1783-1857), known as the Duchess of Bedford, is credited as the creator of afternoon teatime. Because the noon meal had become skimpier, the Duchess suffered from "a sinking feeling" at about four o'clock in the afternoon.

At first the Duchess had her servants sneak her a pot of tea and a few breadstuffs. Adopting the European tea service format, she invited friends to join her for an additional afternoon meal at five o'clock in her rooms at Belvoir Castle. The menu centered around small cakes, bread and butter sandwiches, assorted sweets, and, of course, tea. This summer practice proved so popular, the Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for "tea and a walking the fields." The practice of inviting friends to come for tea in the afternoon was quickly picked up by other social hostesses.

Tea Etiquette:

For a more detailed Tea Etiquette, check out Etiquette Faux Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea.

Holding a Tea Cup:

In order for one not to spill the hot liquid onto oneself, the proper way to hold the vessel of a cup with no handle is to place one's thumb at the six o'clock position and one's index and middle fingers at the twelve o'clock position, while gently raising one's pinkie up for balance.

Tea cups with a handle are held by placing one's fingers to the front and back of the handle with one's pinkie up again allows balance.

Never wave or hold your tea cup in the air. When not in use, place the tea cup back in the tea saucer.

If you are at a buffet tea hold the tea saucer in your lap with your left hand and hold the tea cup in your right hand. When not in use, place the tea cup back in the tea saucer and hold in your lap. The only time a saucer is raised together with the teacup is when one is at a standing reception.
Pinkies Up:
Originally, all porcelain teacups were made in China, starting around 620 A.D. These small cups had no handles. In order for one not to spill the hot liquid onto oneself, the proper way to hold the vessel was to place one's thumb at the six o'clock position and one's index and middle fingers at the twelve o'clock position, while gently raising one's pinkie up for balance.

Pinkie up does mean straight up in the air, but slightly tilted. It is not an affectation, but a graceful way to avoid spills. Never loop your fingers through the handle, nor grasp the vessel bowl with the palm of your hand.

Using Teaspoons:
Do not stir your tea, with your teaspoon, in sweeping circular motions.

Place your tea spoon at the six o'clock position and softly fold the liquid towards the twelve o'clock position two or three times.

Either place the iced teaspoon on the side of another plate or ask the server or hostess to remove the spoon from the table. Never leave the spoon in the glass especially when actually drinking your tea.
Serving Tea:
Milk is served with tea, not cream. Cream is too heavy and masks the taste of the tea. Although some pour their milk in the cup first, it is probably better to pour the milk in the tea after it is in the cup in order to get the correct amount.

Remove the tea bag from the cup and place it on a side saucer or in a slop bowl. Do not use the string to wrap around or squeeze the tea bag.

When serving lemon with tea, lemon slices are preferable, not wedges. Either provide a small fork or lemon fork for your guests, or have the tea server can neatly place a slice in the tea cup after the tea has been poured. Be sure never to add lemon with milk since the lemon's citric acid will cause the proteins in the milk to curdle.
Drinking Tea:
Do not use your tea to wash down food. Sip, don't slurp, your tea and swallow before eating.

Afternoon Tea Renaissance - The Plaza's Palm Court
Ellen Easton's interesting article on tea time at the newly renovated Plaza Hotel in New York city.

A Rose Garden Tea with the Queen
Maintaining a tradition that began in 1860 with Queen Victoria, every year Queen Elizabeth II opens the private gardens at Buckingham Palace to host three afternoon tea parties, each attended by 8,000 guests respectively.

Etiquette Faux Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea
Due to the new popularity of Afternoon Tea, many people have jumped on the bandwagon, including hotels, caterers, party planners, and protocol and etiquette "experts." While their enthusiasm is well intended, unfortunately a great deal of misinformation is being perpetuated by these "experts".

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The Afternoon Tea Gowns of the La Belle Epoque (1880-1914), known as "The Beautiful Era."

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The Afternoon tea ceremony has a rich and flavoursome history that is just utterly fascinating. Afternoon tea is a tradition that is a part of English history.

It all started in the 1800's when Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford who, at the time was a close friend of Queen Victoria and a prominent figure within London society complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon.

She wanted something small to satisfy her hunger, nothing too large just something to see her through until dinner time.

From this want, the afternoon tea ritual was born. However, we need to highlight that it was traditionally only a small bite of something, not the big celebration it is now.

During the 1880s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o'clock.

To explore the world of fashion and tea, have a read of our article 'Dressing for Tea'.

The afternoon tea tradition was born inside the houses of the rich and fortunate but once summer came around they wanted to take this fabulous time of day outside into their beautiful gardens.

When the ladies took the afternoon tea ritual outside it encouraged the lords and men of the house to take part in this fabulous activity.

Moving their afternoon tea outside meant everyone in the house could enjoy it. Tea was a fine delicacy at this time and the people drinking it wanted the whole world to know they could afford it.

So rich families would get their portrait's painted with fine china and exquisite teas featured so people would know their extreme wealth.

People wanted to be like their lords and ladies and from that day forward the world wide afternoon tea tradition was born. However, it wasn't a time for small bites anymore, it was a time for indulgent quantities of food.

The popularity of afternoon tea is enjoying a soaring renaissance these days. Find out more about Afternoon Tea in London and how to make the most of this world famous experience.

Another trend of late is to create afternoon tea at home. Select your favourite teaware and host your own party, picnic or little get together with friends.

Afternoon tea is a tradition that is a part of our lives, it is ever so English, classic and elegant. Celebrate this enjoyable occasion however you like it best!

Happy Afternoon Tea Times.

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Interesting facts about tea

Tea might be known as England's national drink, but it has a long and eventful history across the world. Did you know these top ten tea facts?

1. Tea reached Europe in the 16th Century but people were using ceramic teapots in Asia and the Middle East 11,000 years ago.

2. According to legend, in 2732 BC Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild tree blew into his pot of boiling water.

3. Tea in England was originally an expensive product that only the elite could afford. Merchants and customers used little tea pots to test that the tea they had ordered was up to the quality they were expecting.

4. The tea clipper Cutty Sark's hold could carry 10,000 tea chests at a time - that's enough to make 200 million cups of tea in one cargo!

5. The art of reading tea leaves is called tasseography.

6. Queen Anne drank tea so regularly that she substituted a large bell-shaped silver teapot for the tiny Chinese tea pots. The earliest tea service dates from her reign.

7. During the 18th century tea gardens became popular. Ladies and gentlemen would take their tea together outdoors surrounded by entertainers. These tea gardens made tea all the more fashionable to drink, and they were important places for men and women to meet freely without scandal or criticism.

8. In 1840, afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. She would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon, and so the trend started.

9. Tea cups didn't always have handles. At first, the English made cups without handles, influenced by the traditional Chinese tea bowls.

10. Drinking tea is less likely to produce a 'caffeine crash' than drinking coffee. This is because the high levels of antioxidants in tea slow the absorption of caffeine, which results in a gentler increase of caffeine in your system and a longer period of alertness with no crash at the end.

Queen Anne loved tea. See her portrait in the Queen's House, Greenwich

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British people nearly always put milk in their tea. This seems strange to people from other European countries, who would rather drink their tea without adding anything to it. In Britain, people add a certain quantity of milk depending on taste and the tea ends up being opaque and brown instead of clear.

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It is well known that British people adore tea. By some researches they drink unbelievable 165 million cups of tea each day, so it is not surprise that somewhere in 17th Century they invented five o’clock tea custom. A fascination with this hot drink in United Kingdom started much earlier, with just a few bags of expensive tea leaves imported from China, which only aristocracy and upper class citizens could enjoy. They drank it usually in the coffee houses in the afternoon hours, talking about most important matters of the country. A few decades later citizens could also afford just a tiny amount of the tea leaves and enjoy this great beverage with their friends on some special occasions, like weddings and birthdays, and while the origin of the tea cookies is still passionately debated, the modern practice of serving cookies with the afternoon tea was precisely there and then invented.

I don’t know when exactly my tea cookies recipe was invented – but the original five o’clock tea cookies recipe required larger amount of margarine, so I think that it could have been put together somewhere when the margarine came to our market, like some 100 years ago. I know that my granny love to wait for their grandchildren to help her make them together, so there were bears and flowers tea cookies in the summer, and snowmen and snowflakes tea cookies in the winter (of course, many of these cookies had to be explained what they are when on the table, since we were not all artistically gifted :)).

All in all, these walnut cookies are easy to make, you just cannot go wrong with them. I’ve done these tea cookies successfully with margarine, but also with the regular butter and vegan butter as well. Each cookie variation is interesting, so it’s up to you, which fat you’ll use.

Also, you can substitute walnuts with some other nuts; I’ve tried the half walnut half hazelnut variation, and it tasted just splendid – I think that even those British gentlemen from the story above would appreciate it ;)

Five o’clock Tea Cookies Recipe:

Five o’clock Tea Cookies

125 grams / 4.4 ounces walnuts

375 grams / 13.2 ounces flour

125 grams / 4.4 ounces sugar

250 grams / 8.8 ounces butter or margarine (at room temperature)

1 egg

1 teaspoon baking powder

pinch of salt

two to three tablespoon milk

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parchment paper

1. When you decide to make these walnut cookies, first thing you should do is to take the butter / margarine out of the freezer – it should be at a room temperature when you start with the dough preparation.

2. Take the walnuts and grind them in a nut grinder (if you don’t have this grinding machine, blender or food processor can also crush nuts very well – but be careful not to overdo it).

3. Cream the butter / margarine with sugar. If you use an electric mixer, mix just for two, three minutes – over mixing will make these cookies too fluffy and airy.

4. Add egg and mix for a few more seconds.

5. Put the dry ingredients into another bowl and stir the ingredients with the spatula. Add this mixture gradually to the butter, carefully mixing with spatula, then continue to form a dough ball with your hands, adding a few tablespoons of milk until the dough become perfectly smooth. Set it aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Until that time turn the oven on to 200°C / 390°F and line two sheets with the parchment paper.

6. Now, you can make beautiful cookies out of this mixture with the cookie cutter, but I like to play with the dough and shape small cookies with my own hands (like in childhood) – this way, they are the same, but each one is a little bit different… So, for each cookie pinch the amount similar to ping pong ball and shape your own cookie creations :)

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easy and simple to make walnut tea cookies that may become buttons, flowers or even snowmen.

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The history of afternoon tea - a great British tradition

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Afternoon tea, a very English custom! Read the history behind this most English tradition; china tea cups, scones, jam, clotted...

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Conclusion

With this work I have learned a lot. I didn’t know anything about the history of this tradition and with this work I learned how the five o’clock tea became a British tradition. I also learned some recipes and new vocabulary.

I enjoyed doing this work very much because  it wasn’t just a boring Powerpoint work or a Word work , it was an interesting research work.

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Title: Afternoon Tea Music for Afternoon Tea and Afternoon Tea Party: Best of Afternoon Tea Music Playlist

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Halfway between butter and cream, the delightful (and damn caloric) clotted cream is, without a shadow of a doubt, the queen of English afternoon tea: this thick and full-bodied cream obtained by indirect heating of whole milk is in fact the main component of the topping for scones, the buttery pastries sliced in half and filled with cream and strawberry jam. Nothing more British than a cup of steaming hot tea accompanied by these treats, but the tradition of afternoon tea actually includes many other dishes, including savoury cucumber sandwiches. All positioned in elegant trays and upstands, on embroidered tablecloths, silver flatware with the charm of yesteryear, hand-painted porcelain cups and a steaming teapot in the center of the beautiful table.

Origin of British afternoon tea

Even without all these rituals, even today the British are accustomed to consuming many cups of tea in a day: maybe not always at five o'clock, but the afternoon hunger-breaker is never missing in the routine of any self-respecting Brit. After all, it is with this intent that the tradition of tea was born in the Victorian age, which can still be experienced today in the famous tea rooms in England and beyond. At the time of Queen Victoria, dinner at court was served around eight in the evening, many hours after lunch, which was generally not very substantial: the Duchess of Bedford Anna Russell, one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting, between four and five o'clock in the afternoon thus began to feel a "strange sensation."

Afternoon tea at court

Her "ill feeling" led her to have a cup of tea and some buttered slices of bread secretly brought to her room, but this little secret snack soon became a common habit even with her friends. The Duchess, in fact, soon got into the habit of inviting other nobles to Belvoir Castle, in the county of Leicestershire, and offering snacks: small cakes, bread and butter, pastries and of course lots of tea. Once back at the palace in London, she continued this ritual, calling her friends together with a written invitation for "tea and a walk in the meadows." It did not take long for this tasty custom of conviviality to spread to the other ladies of the time.

Victoria sponge, a cake honouring the Queen

It was Queen Victoria herself who supported the introduction of this new snack, thus launching the fashion of afternoon tea, a joyful appointment to attend well dressed and eating seated around tables laden with food and attention to detail. The Queen was in fact known for being a true gourmand, a lover of good food and strong, authentic flavours, not always typical of noble courts: among her great passions, for example, beer and bratwurst, the unwavering German pairing, and among the most iconic street foods, always sold at popular prices. No wonder, therefore, that the most famous of the typical afternoon tea cakes was invented by her and therefore named in her honour: Victoria sponge, a sponge cake filled with fresh cream, jam and strawberries, the dessert that still today most represents the British gastronomic culture.

English tea rooms

To relive the charm of afternoon tea prepared like in the past, just go to one of the many tea rooms in Britain, starting with Fortnum and Mason, a delightful food mecca whose history goes hand in hand with that of the United Kingdom, and which in the in recent years has also opened a restaurant in London. Sitting in the beautifully furnished rooms patrons can dip in a past that has never really ended: dishes and traditions are the same as ever, inherited from the Victorian era, a very long period that has left indelible marks in the British culture, from a moral point of view but also gastronomic. Unmissable, therefore, are scones, Victoria sponge but also Battenberg cake, a colourful checkered sponge cake covered with marzipan, according to the legend born by the will of Queen Victoria's niece, married to Prince Louis of Battenberg.

Sandwiches: savoury afternoon tea foods

Fundamental for a good English-style tea are finger sandwiches. It was John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich, who was the first to have his dinner (roast beef) served between two slices of buttered bread, in the second half of the 18th century. Today, finger sandwiches are cut into rectangular strips and are usually filled with butter and cucumbers, cream cheese and smoked salmon, mustard and ham, or coronation chicken (cold chicken salad topped with a dressing made with mayonnaise, herbs and spices) prepared for the first time for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. There are also biscuits and pastries, but above all the classic teacakes, soft leavened cakes studded with raisins and very similar to hot cross buns normally prepared for Easter, served lightly toasted, cut in half and spread with butter. Although tea remains the main beverage, many hotels and tea rooms also offer Champagne, for a minimalist version, consisting only of tea and scones, instead of cream tea.
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Halfway between butter and cream, the delightful (and damn caloric) clotted cream is, without a shadow of a doubt, the queen of English afternoon tea: this thick and full-bodied cream obtained by indirect heating of whole milk is in fact the main component of the topping for scones, the buttery pastries sliced in half and filled with cream and strawberry jam.

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It is not really clear when everything started, but we know that Infanta Catharine of Braganza introduced the habit to drink tea in England when she became Queen and wife of Charles II, in 1662.

But only around 1830's, thanks to Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, afternoon tea started to be considered as part of everyday life of upper-class people.
Documents testify that the habit of a light meal with tea was customed years before, in France and Netherlands, but certainly, the Duchess helped this fashion to become a new social event in England.

Slowly, it spread all over the Commonwealth during the 19th century.

High, cream and low tea: what's the difference?

Afternoon tea, or low tea, is traditionally served around 4 and 5 o'clock and eaten at a low table, that's why it's also called low tea. It consists of finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries.

High tea or meat tea is an early dinner, popular among factory workers, who couldn't consume a meal in the afternoon and had to wait after work. It's less formal and more consistent of the afternoon one, with cold meat, fish, sandwiches but also desserts and fruit, served on a "high" table.

Cream tea is a lighter version of afternoon tea, with scones, jam, and delicious clotted cream originally from Cornwall and Devon.

Nowadays, afternoon tea is consumed on special occasions and high tea has been postponed in the day and substituted by a more consistent dinner.

If afternoon tea is too much for you, cream tea is a great alternative!

Read more here about afternoon tea and its origin.
Photo Credit Featured Image: The Montague on The Gardens

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It is not really clear when everything started, but we know that Infanta Catharine of Braganza introduced the habit to drink tea in England when she became Queen and wife of Charles II, in 1662. But only around 1830's, thanks to Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, afternoon tea started to be considered as part of everyday life of upper-class people.

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Five o'clock tea

Tea was first brought to Britain in the early 17th century by the East India Company. It was an expensive product and one only for the rich and often kept under lock and key.

Here is some history…. Back to the 19th century in Bedford, the Duchess Anna started to ask her servants to bring her some tea and food to eat between the main meals of the day, breakfast and dinner. She took to the idea so much that she started to invite guests for five o`clock tea. Queen Victoria started organizing her own afternoon teas, these became really formal occasions, known as tea receptions. These were generally appointments between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and could include up to 200 guests. They were wearing the proper clothes for this occasion.

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Has it was Britishes that made Champagne it was a Portuguese Queen that created the "five o'clock tea"

One of the most interesting curiosities of our history is that the throne of England had already been occupied by a Portuguese: D. Catarina de Bragança.

Indeed, this Lusitan Princess was "offerded" in marriage to Charles II of England by her mother D. Luísa de Gusmão, wife of King João IV, of Portugal. This marriage, and, like all other royal marriages was a political act, aimed to solidify the dynasty of Bragança.

The intention to create alliances as a way to strengthen Portugal, had already reflected in the King João IV, since the country had to restore its independence freeing itself from the abuse of Spanish in 1640.

D. Catarina was therefore designed to meet the only possible role in the diplomatic game: that of bride.

So, after tough negotiations, the nuptial agreement was announced on August 18, 1661.

It was decided that the marriage between the princess Portuguese and English king would be held in England for the Pope could not interfere in the union of a Catholic princess with a Protestant king.

On May 31 of 1662 took place the wedding with all the celebrations and royalties.

Although this is a marriage of convenience, Charles II was pleased when he saw up for the first time, having written a letter the following assessments:

"with one eye excellent", "should be very good", "your conversation is pleasant and has a good voice."

D. Catarina de Bragança was born in Vila Viçosa on November 26, 1638.

Having been educated in a convent, was, suddenly, transported to a country that just heard. The adjustment was not easy, but D. Catarina, in addition to overcome all obstacles that some Englishmen have put him on the way, was still able to influence those aspects of his life: it was through her that the British acquired the habit of drinking tea. It also led England to the porcelain and Italian opera. We also know that the neighborhood of Queens in New York is a tribute to D. Catarina de Bragança.

None knew of the world, but had to learn to be queen of a country not known. D. Catherine was not prepared to be Queen. No one had taught her the rules of court or to live surrounded by intrigue and poisons. On the other hand, was not waiting to find a husband as Libertino, with several sons and lovers, who lost no time in making her life hell, but D. Catarina de Bragança kept her personality. Contrary to what one might expect, was not a fragile woman, nor had the docility of women allways servile one of the characteristic of that time.
Portugal was for the English, a country almost unknown. The queen quickly showed that she had things to teach them. The English did not know the porcelain. They eat in dishes of gold and silver, which made cooler food very quickly. The Queen did not like and asked the king to replace them with porcelain. But his greatest contribution was the introduction of tea in British way of life. It was the beginning of a habit that the British never dropped. Even today, the five-o'clock break, all English that preze themself, stops and does it - "Five o'clock tea."
Despite its relationship with Charles II , initially tumultuous, D. Catherine has spent several years in an intense cultural life in England.

Charles II died in 1685. D. Catarina de Bragança remained in England for over nine years. She was well relationated with James II, who had converted himself to Catholicism and maried with an Italian Catholic princess. After the Revolution of 1688, which overthroned James II and made Guilherme III King and Mary II Queen.

She requested authorization to her brother, D. Pedro II, to return to Portugal.

She arrived there in 1693, and her arrival was celebrated with great joy. But, then again, her life was not easy, having been twice, regent of the kingdom.

D. Catarina de Bragança died in Portugal in February 1705.

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Has it was Britishes that made Champagne it was a Portuguese Queen that created the "five o'clock tea" One of the most interesting curiosities of our history is that the throne of England had already been occupied by a Portuguese: D. Catarina de Bragança.

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The British Tea Culture - The History of English Tea - Traditional English Afternoon Tea

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Interesting facts about tea

Tea might be known as England's national drink, but it has a long and eventful history across the world. Did you know these top ten tea facts?

1. Tea reached Europe in the 16th Century but people were using ceramic teapots in Asia and the Middle East 11,000 years ago.

2. According to legend, in 2732 BC Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from a wild tree blew into his pot of boiling water.

3. Tea in England was originally an expensive product that only the elite could afford. Merchants and customers used little tea pots to test that the tea they had ordered was up to the quality they were expecting.

4. The tea clipper Cutty Sark's hold could carry 10,000 tea chests at a time - that's enough to make 200 million cups of tea in one cargo!

5. The art of reading tea leaves is called tasseography.

6. Queen Anne drank tea so regularly that she substituted a large bell-shaped silver teapot for the tiny Chinese tea pots. The earliest tea service dates from her reign.

7. During the 18th century tea gardens became popular. Ladies and gentlemen would take their tea together outdoors surrounded by entertainers. These tea gardens made tea all the more fashionable to drink, and they were important places for men and women to meet freely without scandal or criticism.

8. In 1840, afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. She would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon, and so the trend started.

9. Tea cups didn't always have handles. At first, the English made cups without handles, influenced by the traditional Chinese tea bowls.

10. Drinking tea is less likely to produce a 'caffeine crash' than drinking coffee. This is because the high levels of antioxidants in tea slow the absorption of caffeine, which results in a gentler increase of caffeine in your system and a longer period of alertness with no crash at the end.

Queen Anne loved tea. See her portrait in the Queen's House, Greenwich

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Enjoying afternoon tea while perched on a gilded hotel armchair is a fine British tradition, but hardly sustainable as a regular pursuit. Throwing your own afternoon tea party means you can stick to your own budget, plus you can select your favourite finger food. We have some suggestions for throwing a soiree in style.

The basic kit

If you own a tiered cake stand, dust it off and use it as the centerpiece of your table. Otherwise, use your best crockery and make it a little more special with lace-like doilies, folded napkins and name place signs.

If you want to go all out, charity shops are a good source for reasonable floral Chinaware - don't worry if the patterns are mismatched. Don't forget your teapot, teacups, cutlery and cake slices for serving.

Setting the scene

Extend your table and throw on a table cloth - if you don't have one handy, fabric shops sell cheap spotted, floral and striped material by the metre. String up some bunting or, if you're feeling ambitious, bake up some edible bunting biscuits.

While you're at it, you could make some place-name cookies and ice them with your guests' names. Pop them in paper bags so your guests have a little present to take away - or just snaffle them as an entrée.
Coconut & cinnamon place-name cookies
Edible name place biscuits

Arrival drinks

Make sure the sugar and milk is set on the table ready to pour your guests a cuppa as they sit down. Try to provide a variety of tea - Earl Grey, peppermint, camomile, fruit, herbal and, of course, English Breakfast.

Iced tea makes for a more refreshing tipple in warmer weather, and adding a touch of Pimm's will really break the ice. You could also crack open the fizz and serve up a sloe gin royale or orange juice-based mimosa - all the better if you have time for a nap before dinnertime.

The spread

There aren't any rules when it comes to the food, but a standard afternoon tea comprises a layer of sandwiches, a layer of cakes and a layer of scones or teacakes. However, you could also throw in pastries, petits fours or biscuits.

Don't wear yourself out by taking on too many ambitious bites, but if you feel like a challenge make sure you get your timings right.

Sandwiches:

These require minimal effort, but get ahead by preparing your fillings in advance and assembling just before proceedings begin to avoid the dreaded soggy sarnie.
Selection of summer sandwiches
Scones: Classic scones with jam and clotted cream Watch our video on how to make perfectly light and fluffy scones:
Lemon drizzle scones
Walnut scones
Cherry scones Carrot & raisin sandwiches Sugared flower shortbreads
Carrot cake cookeis Raspberry millefeuilles
Mini eclairs
Chinon apple tarts Lemon bars Have you thrown your own afternoon tea party? Share your tips with us below. Or if you still need inspiration, take a look through our afternoon tea recipe collection.
Doughnut muffins
Gypsy tart with lemon cream
Lingonberry & ginger cheesecake pots
Seville meringue pie with pomegranate
Quick & easy tiramisu
Bourbon, black cherry & bacon brownies
Salted caramel & popcorn crumble choux buns
Creme brulee tartlets
Ginger cookie sandwiches with lemon mascarpone
Coconut nice
Strawberry & cream roly polys
Salmon club sandwich
Best-ever crab sandwiches
Smoked salmon & avocado open sandwich on rye bread
Scones are best eaten on the day and don't take long to whip up but if you want to get ahead, freeze a batch and defrost them in a low oven. Serve warm with lashings of jam - decant a pot of homemade preserve into a pretty bowl.

Jam:

Teacakes and buns

These should be served split and buttered - try glazing with some apricot jam to give them a professional finish.

Biscuits

Shortbreads, cookies, ginger nuts... take inspiration from your childhood biscuit tin. These recipes all take less than an hour, so you can make them in the morning.

Pâtisserie

Just the mere mention of Parisian-standard pastry is enough to send shivers down the spine of your average home cook. If you're willing to take them on, prepare the pastry or biscuits the night before.

Cakes

Individual portions are the key here, so avoid making a large cake and bake up something dinky.

Coffee & walnut flapjacks
Blood orange & poppy drizzle muffins
Little pistachio cakes
Coconut chai traybake
Strawberry & polenta cupcakes

Pull out all the stops and serve up something really special.

Blood orange & dark chocolate madeleines
Star anise meringues with mango coulis
Apple rose tart
Raspberry, lemon and frangipane tart
Iced vanilla & caramel profiteroles

Still not sated? Try the best of the rest:

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We've put together our top tips for pulling off your very own afternoon tea party with panache

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The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Indeed, over the centuries, the English have become so fond of this drink that it has become an integral part of their daily life and star of a social ritual that dates back to the nineteenth century.
Both in London and in other English cities you can find many places where you can taste the real essence of 5 o'clock tea, including savory and sweet treats which are typically enjoyed at this time of day. So what are the secrets to preparing a perfect English tea and how did this custom start? Let's find out.

English tea: the history of the "5 o'clock tea"

Over the course of history, meal times have not always been the same. For example, in the first half of the nineteenth century, in England, the two most important meals of the day were breakfast and dinner, which was served around 8 o'clock in the evening; the tradition of afternoon tea, then, should be seen in this context. In fact, the story goes that the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna, first had the idea in 1840 for what was to become afternoon tea when, tired from the weariness of the afternoon, asked her servants to prepare her some tea and something sweet to eat with it. She took to the idea so much that this ritual of five o'clock tea was soon extended to her guests.

Initially English tea remained mainly a private event, to which the ladies of high society invited their friends and acquaintances; when even Queen Victoria started organizing her own afternoon teas, these became really formal occasions, known as tea receptions. These were generally appointments between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and could include up to 200 guests. The ritual, widespread among the upper classes, was transformed throughout the 1900s to become a real social event, which required lengthy preparations and careful selection of what to wear. Later, this custom was extended to all the social classes, and establishments dedicated to this afternoon tea ritual began to spring up everywhere.

The English tradition of afternoon tea

The tradition, started by the Duchess Anna and carried on throughout the nineteenth century, included the serving of a selection of light foods, such as lightly buttered slices of bread, cucumber and other savory sandwiches, muffins and scones. Over time, more and more sweet delicacies were added to the treats on offer, such as the Victoria Sponge, a light, two-layered sponge cake, filled with strawberry jam and butter cream, which was apparently the Queen's favorite cake.

Cream Tea and High Tea: from the light, sweet snack to dinner

The afternoon tea could also be based on scones, jam and clotted or whipped cream: in this case it was known as a cream tea. But the afternoon tea could also take on a different aspect and become more like a full meal. If the upper classes saw these moments as fun occasions for meeting people, which preceded a sumptuous dinner to be eaten as late as possible (the time was a question of prestige), the other social classes did not have the same possibilities. Particularly in the rural and industrial areas, in the north of England and in Scotland, the tradition of afternoon tea developed into what was called high tea, closer in practice to a full meal, which included, besides the tea, a hot dish with eggs and, sometimes meat or fish, bread, butter and fruit-based desserts.

The tradition of milk in tea

For the English, tea is a real institution and one of the rules is that it should be drunk with milk: if you intend to serve afternoon tea, forget the slice of lemon, which is particularly common and well-loved in Italy. Leaving aside personal taste for a moment, it is interesting to know that the habit of adding milk, originally came from a practical need: pouring the tea directly into the porcelain cup ran the risk of staining the porcelain or even damaging or breaking poorer quality varieties. That is why the milk was poured in first, a custom which has lasted to this day.

What do you need for your English tea?

For many English, afternoon tea is now just a cup of tea and just a couple of biscuits to go with it, but the tradition remains and the afternoon tea is a common formula used for birthdays or baby shower parties.

If you want to surprise your friends with a perfect English tea, even thousands of miles from London, here are some handy hints and tips on what you need:

a selection of sandwiches with cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham and mustard;

scones, a traditional English baked teatime delight, which you cut in half and fill with sweet ingredients such as clotted cream and jam;

home-made cakes, such as the Victoria Sponge Cake that we mentioned before, custard cake, which is similar to a shortcrust pastry flan base filled with custard cream and fruit, or Battenberg Cake, made using ground almonds and covered in a layer of marzipan.

Which tea to choose

Now that you know what kind of delicacies to offer the guests at your English tea, you just need to choose which type of tea to serve. The most commonly used varieties are Earl Grey and English Breakfast, but Darjeeling is also an interesting blend to keep in mind. And finally, remember that, if you want to stick to the tradition, you should use leaf tea, and not teabags, leave it to brew for a while in a porcelain teapot and then serve it in porcelain cups, too.

After such a mouthwatering article, what with cookies, cakes and sandwiches, aren't you dying to take a break and have your own 5 o'clock tea?

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English tea and the tradition of afternoon tea - Laboratorio dell'Espresso

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The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Indeed, over the centuries, the English have become so fond of this drink that it has become an integral part of their daily life and star of a social ritual that dates back to the nineteenth century.

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The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Indeed, over the centuries, the English have become so fond of this drink that it has become an integral part of their daily life and star of a social ritual that dates back to the nineteenth century.
Both in London and in other English cities you can find many places where you can taste the real essence of 5 o'clock tea, including savory and sweet treats which are typically enjoyed at this time of day. So what are the secrets to preparing a perfect English tea and how did this custom start? Let's find out.

English tea: the history of the "5 o'clock tea"

Over the course of history, meal times have not always been the same. For example, in the first half of the nineteenth century, in England, the two most important meals of the day were breakfast and dinner, which was served around 8 o'clock in the evening; the tradition of afternoon tea, then, should be seen in this context. In fact, the story goes that the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna, first had the idea in 1840 for what was to become afternoon tea when, tired from the weariness of the afternoon, asked her servants to prepare her some tea and something sweet to eat with it. She took to the idea so much that this ritual of five o'clock tea was soon extended to her guests.

Initially English tea remained mainly a private event, to which the ladies of high society invited their friends and acquaintances; when even Queen Victoria started organizing her own afternoon teas, these became really formal occasions, known as tea receptions. These were generally appointments between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and could include up to 200 guests. The ritual, widespread among the upper classes, was transformed throughout the 1900s to become a real social event, which required lengthy preparations and careful selection of what to wear. Later, this custom was extended to all the social classes, and establishments dedicated to this afternoon tea ritual began to spring up everywhere.

The English tradition of afternoon tea

The tradition, started by the Duchess Anna and carried on throughout the nineteenth century, included the serving of a selection of light foods, such as lightly buttered slices of bread, cucumber and other savory sandwiches, muffins and scones. Over time, more and more sweet delicacies were added to the treats on offer, such as the Victoria Sponge, a light, two-layered sponge cake, filled with strawberry jam and butter cream, which was apparently the Queen's favorite cake.

Cream Tea and High Tea: from the light, sweet snack to dinner

The afternoon tea could also be based on scones, jam and clotted or whipped cream: in this case it was known as a cream tea. But the afternoon tea could also take on a different aspect and become more like a full meal. If the upper classes saw these moments as fun occasions for meeting people, which preceded a sumptuous dinner to be eaten as late as possible (the time was a question of prestige), the other social classes did not have the same possibilities. Particularly in the rural and industrial areas, in the north of England and in Scotland, the tradition of afternoon tea developed into what was called high tea, closer in practice to a full meal, which included, besides the tea, a hot dish with eggs and, sometimes meat or fish, bread, butter and fruit-based desserts.

The tradition of milk in tea

For the English, tea is a real institution and one of the rules is that it should be drunk with milk: if you intend to serve afternoon tea, forget the slice of lemon, which is particularly common and well-loved in Italy. Leaving aside personal taste for a moment, it is interesting to know that the habit of adding milk, originally came from a practical need: pouring the tea directly into the porcelain cup ran the risk of staining the porcelain or even damaging or breaking poorer quality varieties. That is why the milk was poured in first, a custom which has lasted to this day.

What do you need for your English tea?

For many English, afternoon tea is now just a cup of tea and just a couple of biscuits to go with it, but the tradition remains and the afternoon tea is a common formula used for birthdays or baby shower parties.

If you want to surprise your friends with a perfect English tea, even thousands of miles from London, here are some handy hints and tips on what you need:

a selection of sandwiches with cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham and mustard;

scones, a traditional English baked teatime delight, which you cut in half and fill with sweet ingredients such as clotted cream and jam;

home-made cakes, such as the Victoria Sponge Cake that we mentioned before, custard cake, which is similar to a shortcrust pastry flan base filled with custard cream and fruit, or Battenberg Cake, made using ground almonds and covered in a layer of marzipan.

Which tea to choose

Now that you know what kind of delicacies to offer the guests at your English tea, you just need to choose which type of tea to serve. The most commonly used varieties are Earl Grey and English Breakfast, but Darjeeling is also an interesting blend to keep in mind. And finally, remember that, if you want to stick to the tradition, you should use leaf tea, and not teabags, leave it to brew for a while in a porcelain teapot and then serve it in porcelain cups, too.

After such a mouthwatering article, what with cookies, cakes and sandwiches, aren't you dying to take a break and have your own 5 o'clock tea?

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The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Indeed, over the centuries, the English have become so fond of this drink that it has become an integral part of their daily life and star of a social ritual that dates back to the nineteenth century.
Both in London and in other English cities you can find many places where you can taste the real essence of 5 o'clock tea, including savory and sweet treats which are typically enjoyed at this time of day. So what are the secrets to preparing a perfect English tea and how did this custom start? Let's find out.

English tea: the history of the "5 o'clock tea"

Over the course of history, meal times have not always been the same. For example, in the first half of the nineteenth century, in England, the two most important meals of the day were breakfast and dinner, which was served around 8 o'clock in the evening; the tradition of afternoon tea, then, should be seen in this context. In fact, the story goes that the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna, first had the idea in 1840 for what was to become afternoon tea when, tired from the weariness of the afternoon, asked her servants to prepare her some tea and something sweet to eat with it. She took to the idea so much that this ritual of five o'clock tea was soon extended to her guests.

Initially English tea remained mainly a private event, to which the ladies of high society invited their friends and acquaintances; when even Queen Victoria started organizing her own afternoon teas, these became really formal occasions, known as tea receptions. These were generally appointments between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and could include up to 200 guests. The ritual, widespread among the upper classes, was transformed throughout the 1900s to become a real social event, which required lengthy preparations and careful selection of what to wear. Later, this custom was extended to all the social classes, and establishments dedicated to this afternoon tea ritual began to spring up everywhere.

The English tradition of afternoon tea

The tradition, started by the Duchess Anna and carried on throughout the nineteenth century, included the serving of a selection of light foods, such as lightly buttered slices of bread, cucumber and other savory sandwiches, muffins and scones. Over time, more and more sweet delicacies were added to the treats on offer, such as the Victoria Sponge, a light, two-layered sponge cake, filled with strawberry jam and butter cream, which was apparently the Queen's favorite cake.

Cream Tea and High Tea: from the light, sweet snack to dinner

The afternoon tea could also be based on scones, jam and clotted or whipped cream: in this case it was known as a cream tea. But the afternoon tea could also take on a different aspect and become more like a full meal. If the upper classes saw these moments as fun occasions for meeting people, which preceded a sumptuous dinner to be eaten as late as possible (the time was a question of prestige), the other social classes did not have the same possibilities. Particularly in the rural and industrial areas, in the north of England and in Scotland, the tradition of afternoon tea developed into what was called high tea, closer in practice to a full meal, which included, besides the tea, a hot dish with eggs and, sometimes meat or fish, bread, butter and fruit-based desserts.

The tradition of milk in tea

For the English, tea is a real institution and one of the rules is that it should be drunk with milk: if you intend to serve afternoon tea, forget the slice of lemon, which is particularly common and well-loved in Italy. Leaving aside personal taste for a moment, it is interesting to know that the habit of adding milk, originally came from a practical need: pouring the tea directly into the porcelain cup ran the risk of staining the porcelain or even damaging or breaking poorer quality varieties. That is why the milk was poured in first, a custom which has lasted to this day.

What do you need for your English tea?

For many English, afternoon tea is now just a cup of tea and just a couple of biscuits to go with it, but the tradition remains and the afternoon tea is a common formula used for birthdays or baby shower parties.

If you want to surprise your friends with a perfect English tea, even thousands of miles from London, here are some handy hints and tips on what you need:

a selection of sandwiches with cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese, ham and mustard;

scones, a traditional English baked teatime delight, which you cut in half and fill with sweet ingredients such as clotted cream and jam;

home-made cakes, such as the Victoria Sponge Cake that we mentioned before, custard cake, which is similar to a shortcrust pastry flan base filled with custard cream and fruit, or Battenberg Cake, made using ground almonds and covered in a layer of marzipan.

Which tea to choose

Now that you know what kind of delicacies to offer the guests at your English tea, you just need to choose which type of tea to serve. The most commonly used varieties are Earl Grey and English Breakfast, but Darjeeling is also an interesting blend to keep in mind. And finally, remember that, if you want to stick to the tradition, you should use leaf tea, and not teabags, leave it to brew for a while in a porcelain teapot and then serve it in porcelain cups, too.

After such a mouthwatering article, what with cookies, cakes and sandwiches, aren't you dying to take a break and have your own 5 o'clock tea?

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English tea and the tradition of afternoon tea - Laboratorio dell'Espresso

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Modern life is, sometimes, inhumane. We rush around in a whirl of busyness and noise with hardly a moment to stop and breath. For me, tea has been one of the great cures to the tyranny of rush in my life.

Important and special moments of my life have revolved around tea. Tea made my first connection with my current doctoral advisor. Tea is how I bonded with my 56 residents when I was a dorm mother. I've sipped tea in tragedy, I've chinked glasses in celebration. Tea is how I've made many a friend over the years.

Tea speaks not only of the calm and rejuvenation it brings, but of the rituals accompanying it, and the companionship it invites. Those five minutes throughout the day of preparing tea give my days a sense of rhythm. I wrote once that there always time for tea. Even when me and my friends are busy, we always know we can fit in a cup of tea.

So, I invite you to make a cup of tea, and enjoy this week's podcast along with some of my favourite tea images and quotes!

I also include my favourite way to make tea, and a Spotify Tea Time Playlist.

In the comments, I'd love to know... what is your favourite tea? And what is your favourite tea tradition?

- Next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage globally

- Tea likely originated in China during the Shang dynasty (1600 BC-c. 1046 BC)

- There are six different varieties of tea, all of which come from the same plant Camellia sinensis: white, green, yellow, oolong ("black dragon"), black (the Chinese call this red tea), and pu'er (the Chinese call this black tea).*

-Ireland is one of the highest consumers of tea per capita. They average 4 cups of tea per person per day.

"A cup of tea would restore my normality."

- Douglas Adams

Almost every culture seems to relish its unique tea culture. Whether it is Yerbe Mate (not quite tea, but similar), consumed out of a gourd and special straw with your friends in Argentina, or 5 'o clock tea with scones in England, tea speaks not only of delectable tastes, but predictable rituals. Below, my friend Colin shares some tidbits about the traditional, Chinese way to drink tea.

The Chinese traditionally drink tea very differently than do Westerners. They use a greater amount of leaves than we do, and much less water, and brew the tea for only 15-30 seconds. Done this way, each tea can be infused multiple times, with the character of the tea changing slightly from infusion to infusion. Some teas can be infused up to 20 times!

In China, tea is never drunk with milk or any sweetener. If there is any bitterness or astringency (mouth-drying character) in the tea, that is considered a failure of the brewing process: too long, too hot, or too much leaf. This is very different from the teas that Europeans prefer. Indian teas, especially Assam, tend to be quite astringent. This astringency does pair nicely with milk and sugar, or more cynically, requires milk and sugar to mask.

There is a Chinese tea ceremony as well, which is very formal and ritualized. The Chinese tea ceremony is much more free-flowing and casual. In the pictures attached you can see the some of the set of utensils that you can buy to perform the Chinese tea ceremony. There is a spoon for removing the tea from its tin and putting it in a dish for display, another spoon for taking the tea from the tray and putting it in the teapot or gaiwan (a lidded dish that is often used to brew tea), a "tea needle" for removing the wet leaves from the teapot so they can be shown to the guests, and much more. In general, the sight and smell of the tea at its different stages is as much a part of the ceremony as the taste.

"When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things. Where is beauty to be found? In great things that, like everything else, are doomed to die, or in small things that aspire to nothing, yet know how to set a jewel of infinity in a single moment?"

- Muriel Barbery, the Elegance of the Hedgehog

"Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order. It is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life."

- Kakuzō Okakura, The Book of Tea

Ingredients:

1 Yorkshire Gold Tea Bag

Whole Milk

Turbinado Sugar

Boil water. Choose your favourite mug, preferably china, but if not, something on the thinner side (this keeps the tea hot!). When the water is boiled, pour a bit of water in the empty mug (sans tea bag), swish it around, and then toss it in the sink. This warms the mug so that your tea will brew strongly and be hot. Now that the mug is warm, put your Yorkshire Gold tea bag in and pour the boiling water directly onto the tea bag (you want the water to hit the tea before it hits the mug!). In the U.K. you can find Yorkshire Gold in any grocery store. In the U.S. you can find it at Whole Foods, World Market, or order it on Amazon. Yorkshire Red is also lovely; I alternate between the two. Let steep for four minutes. Pull the tea bag out with a spoon, gently pressing it against the side of a mug. Then add 1 heaping teaspoon of sugar, and a dollop of milk. I like my tea to be amber coloured. On the picture below, I usually go for a 3 or 4 on the colour scale. Stir well, and enjoy with a biscuit (I recommend McVitties Dark Chocolate Digestives!)

Tea rituals...

As I said in the podcast, half of the delight of tea is in the rituals surrounding it, so let me share some of my rituals with you.

- Light candles: when you sit down to tea, nothing is more soothing than a lovely burning candle

- Put on music: Play some of your favourite, soothing, achingly beautiful music.

- Invite a friend: Part of the joy of tea is its communality. Though we may live busy lives, everyone has time for a cup of tea. When I moved to Scotland, my mom and brother got me a set of matching mugs so that I could invite someone to tea.

- Just sip! I often make tea before I do a task- answering emails, writing, reading, etc. But I always try to take a few moments before I do that to do nothing but sip the tea. This provides a moment of sanity, of calm, and of contemplation in the midst of even the busiest day!

Twitter and tea

I asked my friends on Twitter what their favourite tea was, and the special memories they associated with it. Their answers were delightful...

See the rest of their lovely replies at the button below...

The Book of Tea (1906):

Writing to a Western Audience, Okakura Kakuzō wrote this long form essay, linking the rituals of tea-making to the philosophic and aesthetic values of Japan. It is a classic in the Tea Canon (if there be such a thing). I haven't read all of it, but what I have read I find interesting and delightful.

You can find a PDF of the full text here.

Blessed are the Tea Makers!

This video makes me giggle. It is also the video I once sent my now-advisor, knowing nothing about him other than that he liked Yorkshire Red. Enjoy!

A Team Time Playlist!

Tea ought to be accompanied by beautiful music. So, I made a playlist for your tea times. It's a mixture of beautiful sound tracks, Celtic music, and pleasant piano. It's meant to be played on shuffle. I hope you enjoy!

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Modern life is, sometimes, inhumane. We rush around in a whirl of busyness and noise with hardly a moment to stop and breath. For me, tea has been one of the great cures to the tyranny of rush in my life. Important and special moments of my life have revolved around tea.

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In England, the most important meals of the day were breakfast and dinner, which was served around 8pm.

Anna, Seventh Duchess of Bedford, felt hungry in the afternoon, so in 1840 she asked her servants to prepare tea and something sweet to eat. Soon, she started calling her friends to share the moment and soon created a tradition.

Many people don't know but this tradition existed in Portugal. It was Catarina de Bragança, daughter of King João IV who took this custom to England when she married King Charles II of England.

Nowadays the habit of having a mid-afternoon snack with tea, bread and sweets remains intact, with less or more formality.

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I also saw that the five o'clock tea was introduced by a duchess, who in the afternoon, got hungry and elegantly served tea with various delicious recipes for cakes etc...
Undoubtedly, it was a job that I enjoyed doing, in addition to being a very simple thing.
But the best part will be when we have tea on Wednesday.

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