English afternoon tea (or simply afternoon tea) is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm. It originated in the 1840s as a way for the upper class to bridge the gap between lunch and a late dinner.
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Menu
edit- Savory items: Finger sandwiches with fillings like cucumber, egg salad, smoked salmon, or cream cheese.
- Scones: Warm scones served with clotted cream and jam.
- Sweet treats: A selection of cakes and pastries, such as Victoria sponge cake, Battenberg cake, scones, or fruit tarts.
- Tea: A pot of freshly brewed tea, such as black tea, Earl Grey, or oolong tea.
Afternoon tea is a social occasion that can be enjoyed with friends, family, or even as a solo treat. It's a great way to relax and unwind in the afternoon.[1]
See also
edit- English breakfast tea, a beverage
- Irish breakfast tea, a beverage
- Tea (meal)
References
edit- ^ "AfternoonTeaing - The best places for afternoon tea near you!". afternoonteaing.com. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
Further reading
edit- Lydia Gautier (26 October 2006). Tea. Chronicle Books. pp. 45–. ISBN 978-0-8118-5682-9.
- Julia Skinner (5 April 2019). Afternoon Tea: A History. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 154–. ISBN 978-1-4422-7102-9.