Purple122/v4/ef/75/ff/ef75ff20-2625-e18d-7174-ad09a4b378df/source/392x696bb.jpg' alt='Travel Guide Dresden Pdf' title='Travel Guide Dresden Pdf' />An overview on what you need to know about Afternoon Tea. Relaxing over Afternoon tea. Gateway to state government resources, including tourist information. Caballo De Fuego Paris 2 Pdf. Links to numerous nonstate Web resources. My new book with 6. Afternoon Tea is arguably the best contribution the British have made to cuisine. Bomb Jack Game Pc. A lovely tradition  My upcoming new book will provide all you need to know, whether you are planning to visit a famous tea house in London, organizing a fundraiser or just hosting a tea at home. This article provides highlights on history, what to eat, how to eat, when to eat  Enjoy. History of the English Tea Ritual. In 1. 66. 2 Catherine of Braganza of Portugal married Charles II and brought with her the preference for tea, which had already become common in Europe. 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The gap between lunch and supper was widening, so Anne started asking for tea and small cakes to be brought to her private quarters. I am sure she quickly realized that a lot of gossip could be shared if she invited other ladies to her quarters to share her cakes. Queen Victoria herself was encouraged to start hosting her own parties as a way of re entering society after the passing of her beloved husband Albert. Legend has it that Victoria Sponge was named and served at her tea parties which became large affairs. Other women picked up the idea and spread like wildfire. Thus the ritual of afternoon tea began. Women do know how to get things done. Tea lingo Afternoon Tea is Not High Tea. Nothing better than sharing tea with friends. There is nothing like enjoying tea with friends or colleagues. Check out my recent tv interview about hosting a tea party. If you are planning a visit to the UK, watch Downton Abbey, Coronation Street, or other British type serials, it might be helpful to get proper knowledge of the terms used. Afternoon Tea What we imagine all British teas to be. An afternoon meal, served typically from 4 6 pm, which includes the tiers of smart little crustless sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, curd, 2 3 sweets and heaps of tea. High Tea or Tea High tea is eaten in high chairs at the dinner table. Afternoon Tea is traditionally served on lower couches and lounging chairs. High tea is actually is a meal that the working class had at the end of the day with cold meats, potatoes, as well as other foods with tea and perhaps a beer. Americans confuse the two, and since some London tea houses use the terms interchangeable to keep tourists happy, it adds to the confusion. Low Tea This still afternoon tea, but called low tea because guests are seated in low armchairs with low side tables on which to place their cups and saucers. Royale Tea  A social tea served with champagne at the beginning or sherry at the end of the tea. Celebration Tea  Another variation of afternoon tea with a celebratory cake which is also served alongside the other sweets. Cream Tea  A simple tea service consisting of scones, clotted cream, marmalade or lemon curd and tea. Elevensies  Morning coffee hour in England I remember the Hobbits used this term in Lord of the Rings. I thought that they ate 1. Tea Etiquette Learn by Example from Downton Abbey. Displaying acceptable manners is a way of fitting in with a certain class. Pay attention to the tea scene in S1 E2 of Downton Abbey. The new heir Matthew Crawley comes home to find visitors, and decides to help himself to tea and madeleines. Molesley, the butler, is horrified and his mother, the Dowager and Cora embarrased. Yes, it is evident that this middle class lawyer is a diamond in the rough, and has a long way to go before he will become a true gentleman, but we gradually see him growing into the role of heir apparent. If you plan to enjoy the tea ritual in London or your home town, book an Afternoon Tea not High Tea, and do take note of proper manners to fully enjoy the experience. In London, they do try to do things properly, which is why we adore Downton Abbey in the first place, right The Dowager at Tea always with an agenda ITVTea with the Dowager could be stressful since was always some plan she had in mind to discuss. To help make your tea experience less stressful, here are some tips to take to  the Dowager House, your local tea shop, or famous London tea house Sugarlemon tea is poured first,  then sugar or thinly sliced lemon and never milk and lemon together as it will curdle. Milk goes in after tea a nice little saying To put milk in your tea before sugar is to cross the path of love, perhaps never to marry. Tea superstitionWho Pours If you are the hostess, you should pour. If you are taking tea at a tea house, it is the person who is closest to the pot when the pot is brought to the table. Proper placement of spoon the spoon never stays in the cup. Proper holding of cup use both hands to lift both cup and saucer to drink from, and please no pinkies. I dare you to catch anyone on Downton. The correct order when eating on a tea tray is to eat savouries first, scones next and sweets last. We have changed our order somewhat. We like guests to eat the scones first while they are hot, then move to savouries, then sweets. Scones the most practical approach according to Debretts is to split the scone horizontally before adding your favorite spreads. Cream, then jam on sconesThis depends. Devon tradition puts clotted cream first on scones, then jam. In Cornwall, preserves first. Eat with fingers neatly. Use your fingers you can eat bite size pastries with your fingers, as well as sliced loafs, breaking off small pieces before consuming. Use a dessert fork to eat larger pastries. No dunk zone  unless your tea party is very informal, dunking treats in your tea will garner a scowl. Rome, a cultured person ate with 3 fingers, a commoner with five. Thus, the birth of the raised pinkie was a perceived sign of elitism, however the  The pinky up rule is actually a misinterpretation of the 3 fingers vs 5 fingers dining etiquette. You will never see the ladies at Downton Abbey raise a pinky. Build a Tea Service on a Budgetmish mash of teacups. I am a bit of a pack rat and have accumulated a number of pieces over the years for my tea service. Some I have inherited, a few are treasured gifts from friends, but many I have picked up at yard sales and thrift stores over the years. Your tea service does not have to match and in fact it works out better when each person has their own personal cup to keep track of. If you are keen on starting your own tea service, try checking out your local Goodwill store. You will be amazed at what you may find. How to Make Tea. Dont get too stressed about making tea, particularly since much tea is now sold in tea bags. To distinguish yourself as a tea aficionado, however, just follow the time honored tradition of first warming the tea pot. Add a bit of boiling water to the pot, give it a swirl and pour it out before adding your tea. Steep 3 or 4 minutes and dont let the tea steep too long or it will become bitter.