The order of eating British afternoon tea refreshments is as follows:

The order of eating British afternoon tea three-tier rack is from bottom to top, from salty to sweet. Authentic afternoon tea has three layers, from bottom to top, including sandwiches, English scones, cakes, fruit tarts and other desserts. The order of eating is from bottom to top, from salty to sweet, taste the salty ones first. Sandwiches, then sipping fragrant black tea, finally tasting cakes and fruit tarts, and finally finishing with macarons.

The Origin of British Afternoon Tea

Chinese tea was introduced to Britain in the 17th century, and Britain began to have the habit of drinking tea. However, the title "British Afternoon Tea" It officially appeared in the 1840s, that is, the Victorian era, so British afternoon tea was also called "Victorian afternoon tea". At that time, it was only a unique way of life for British aristocrats.

English afternoon tea was pioneered by Anna Maria, Duchess of Bedford. At that time, lunch was much earlier and dinner usually started after 8 pm. Mrs. Bedford often felt bored at four or five o'clock in the afternoon. She thought it would be some time before the formal dinner with complicated etiquette. She felt a little hungry, so she asked the maid to prepare some slices of toast and butter. and tea, for refreshment.

Mrs. Bedford enjoyed the process of tea and snacks very much. Later, she often invited several close friends to enjoy the relaxing afternoon time with tea and exquisite snacks. Unexpectedly, all of a sudden, at that time, It became a fashion in aristocratic social circles, and ladies and gentlemen rushed to imitate it. Later, it developed and spread throughout Europe and became one of the characteristics of European catering culture. This is the origin of Victoria (British) afternoon tea.