(Happy Stock Photo/Shutterstock) Taste Sensation Afternoon tea is elegant: the lovely place settings, classic low chairs, and modern dress code of ‘smart casual’ exude a pleasant level of formality. Never swish the tea around in your mouth-this isn’t a wine tasting! Never, ever dunk your scone into your tea. Resist the impulse to blow on your tea to cool it allow it to dissipate its heat naturally if it’s too hot to sip. In that case, hold it in your left hand and the cup in the right reverse the order if you’re left-handed. The saucer stays on the table, unless you’re moving a foot or more away from it. Put that pinkie finger down! Always hold the teacup by the handle, not the bowl the only exception to this rule is when you’re at home in front of the fireplace on a brisk fall day, cuddling with your favorite brew. When many people think of afternoon tea, they may have images of tiny sandwiches followed by sweets and scones-also known as “full tea.” It’s all about the finger foods, with nothing that requires cutlery (other than the knife to spread clotted cream onto your scone) always break your scone in half or nibble off delicate bites, never cutting it with a knife. Add some fresh strawberries to turn it into a “strawberry tea,” or opt for cakes and cookies to make it a “light tea.” You can’t go wrong with “cream tea,” a simple menu of fine tea, scones, and cream. (Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock) Afternoon AmbienceĪfternoon tea is elegant: the lovely place settings, classic low chairs, and modern dress code of smart casual exude a pleasant level of formality. High tea was actually a working man’s reward at the end of a long day. Surprise your friends by using the term correctly, forgoing the fancy treats, and hosting a hearty kick-back-and-relax gathering with some exceptional tea. The “high” actually refers to the high-backed chairs at the dining table.Ĭonversely, the fancy afternoon tea (low tea), which we’ll get to in a minute, uses low chairs. High tea was actually a working man’s reward at the end of a long day, delivered in the form of a hearty meal of meat, baked beans, potatoes, and the best tea the family could afford. The words “high tea” conjure an image of a royal, fabulous fête with divine snacks set in the glamorous backdrop of Buckingham Palace. Whether you’re hosting high tea, afternoon tea (low tea), or simply sipping a cup in front of the fireplace, ritual adds to the enjoyment.
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