“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James Afternoon tea, that most …
Afternoon Tea
I grew up with afternoon tea. As a child we would go to my grandma’s, she would serve all kinds of goodies and treats. Introduced in 1840 by the Duchess of Bedford to bridge the long gap between lunch and dinner afternoon tea is an art form. A traditional English tea is served with Ceylon black tea, scones, sandwiches and a Victoria’s Sandwich cake. Here is a roundup of its history, recipes and tips to make your very own afternoon tea at home.
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by Scott Anderson, TeaMinded.com Afternoon Tea is a chance for you to socialize and relax with friends. It comes with snacks such as sandwiches, …
Place the butter and sugar into the mixer and blend, then add the rest of the ingredients and blend until everything is mixed. Split the batter …
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Often the phrases "afternoon tea" and "high tea" are used interchangeably as many mistakenly believe that there is no difference. Both tea traditions …
Assorted mini sandwiches are always perfect for afternoon tea. You can cut them into little rectangles or triangles. Just be sure to cut the crusts …
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Afternoon tea just wouldn't be complete without at least one great English tea sandwich. Among the favorites are delightful cucumber tea …
Clotted Cream is the essential companion to British scones, and it’s so easy to make at home! Continue reading and get the recipe - Homemade Clotted …
Only use freshly drawn cold water, ensure that kettles or water boilers are de-scaled regularly and that teapots are spotlessly clean. Teapots should …
Every Sherlock needs a Watson. And every tea, a good tea cup! From the time a tea leaf gets plucked from the shrub, every little thing it comes in …
This wonderful and vibrant leafy green plant used to be far more popular than it is nowadays, as well as considerably cheaper too. In fact it was the …
If I had to choose one dessert as the most nostalgic for me, that would be this family recipe for English Trifle. Every holiday we would travel to my …
The Best English Tea Set Photo: Jusalpha white China Tea Cup and Saucer Coffee Cup Set with Saucer and Spoon, Set of 6 (6 Tea Cup Set With …
Crisp choux pastry, a rich vanilla bean–infused pastry cream, and an intense chocolate glaze. Éclairs are traditional French pastries consisting of long tubes of pâte à choux, filled with pastry cream...
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