Strawberry Tower. Afternoon tea three tier tower, the first tier placed savory scones and a variety of sandwiches, the second and third tier is placed in the dessert, the second tier has strawberry tart, which is a must for English afternoon tea, other things such as puffs, cookies or chocolates, by the chef to mix and match as you like. The traditional English afternoon tea uses a three-tiered tower for desserts, with the strawberry tart on the second tier being a must. English afternoon tea originated in 1840, by a duchess first created, soon popular with the upper class.