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AFTERNOON TEA
A Brief History of Afternoon Tea
Legend has it that afternoon tea was started in the mid-1800s by the Duchess of Bedford. Around this time, kerosene lamps were introduced in wealthier homes, and eating a late dinner (around 8 or 9 p.m.) became fashionable. This increasingly late dinner was one of only two meals each day, the other was a mid-morning, breakfast-like meal.
The story goes that the Duchess found herself with a “sinking feeling.” This was likely fatigue from hunger during the long wait between meals. She decided to invite friends over for assorted snacks and tea, which was a very fashionable drink at the time.
The idea of an afternoon tea gathering spread across high society and became a favourite pastime of ladies of leisure. Later, it spread beyond the highest echelons of society and became more accessible for other socioeconomic groups.
AFTERNOON TEA PACKAGES
Cream Tea – £6
- Tea
- Warm Scones
- Clotted Cream
- Strawberry Jam
Light Tea – £8
- Tea
- Warm Scones
- Clotted Cream
- Strawberry Jam
- Fresh Strawberries
- Victoria Sponge
Full Tea – £12
- Tea
- Finger Sandwiches;
- Salmon and Cream Cheese
- Roast Beef and Horseradish
- Tuna and Cucumber
- Cheese and pickle
- Warm Scones
- Clotted Cream
- Strawberry Jam
- Fresh Strawberries
- Victoria Sponge
- Lemon Drizzle
- Chocolate Brownies
- Vanilla Slices