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There aren’t many things more British than a Traditional Afternoon Tea. A simple light meal generally served mid afternoon it can consist of different flavours of Tea, sandwiches, cakes, scones and jam & cream.
Although being an integral part of the British culture, people in England have been drinking Tea as far back as the 17th century. The Afternoon Tea tradition only developed some two hundred years later.
A famous story shared through the years of how the Dutchess of Bedford, Anna would get hungry around 4pm following an earlier lunch and with dinner still some time away would ask Staff for some Tea and sandwiches being invented some one hundred years before this. Soon after it became her small ritual, and she started inviting friends to join her for little Tea parties.
When Queen Victoria began to participate in these gatherings, it became an event on a much larger scale and by the 1880's it had popularised throughout England.
A proper traditional Afternoon Tea in the UK is now often served in Hotels or historically significant Houses. Attention to manners is strongly expected at a traditional event of this nature which would include rules of etiquette and mandate that Teacups should only be raised while drinking, and that your pinkie finger mustn’t poke out. The meal would include a selection of loose-leaf teas like Assam, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, and Lapsang Souchong, which are served in elegant silver Teapots and poured into Teacups. Sandwiches with typical English fillings such as cucumber and egg mayonnaise are cut into fingers, with the crusts removed, and presented on a cake stand with bite-size cakes, pastries and scones.
If you'd like to enjoy afternoon tea from the comfort of your own home or delivered to a place of your choice, why not order an Afternoon Tea direct to your door from Deliciously Sweet. Traditionally, this will include; An array of sandwiches from Cream Cheese & Cucumber, typically
- Cucumber & Cream Cheese on white
- Cheddar Cheese & Branston Pickle on brown
- Ham on white (Mustard optional)
- Tuna Mayo on brown
Freshly selected salad, finger slice cakes, fruit scones, Tiptree Jam & clotted cream along with Tea bags.
We at Deliciously Sweet will work along side any allergens on ordering. If you'd like to enjoy an Afternoon Tea or have an Afternoon Tea for Two delivered direct to a friend or loved one, simply send us an email or call us direct on 01323 920141
As a Chocolate Company we add our signature touch to every Afternoon Tea order. Enjoy a Truffle or Two with your cup of Tea.
