British Afternoon Tea Culture

Introduction: British people’s favorite afternoon tea time is mostly concentrated between 3:00 and 5:30 pm. It can often be enjoyed in an elegant atmosphere. Let people feel the peace of mind and family warmth, thereby relieving the fatigue of the day.

British afternoon tea originated in the Victorian era in the 19th century, so it is also called Victorian afternoon tea. The Victorian Era was the most powerful era for Britain, which occupied many colonies and dependent countries around the world. It called itself the "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets." The strength and prosperity of the country have prompted people to focus on pursuing a tasteful life. In particular, some wealthy aristocrats hope to pursue new excitement to fill the emptiness and boredom of life in their boring days. At that time, the upper class in Britain had rich breakfasts and light lunches, while social dinners did not start until around 8 pm. People were accustomed to eating snacks and drinking a cup of tea around 4 pm. Among them was a queen named Anna Maria who knew how to enjoy life. Every afternoon she would send her maid to prepare a pot of black tea and snacks for her. She felt that this feeling was so good that she invited her friends to enjoy it. Soon, afternoon tea became popular among the British upper class.

What kind of tea is drunk for afternoon tea?

Black tea is the traditional tea for British afternoon tea. China is the birthplace of tea. There are many types of Chinese tea, and it was first introduced to the United Kingdom. The most famous is China's Keemun black tea. Keemun black tea is produced in Anhui Province and is one of the three most highly fragrant teas in the world. Qimen black tea is the most fragrant and has the highest reputation among black teas. It is the best drink and enjoys high reputation. It is the favorite drink of the Queen of England and the royal family. It has a high reputation and a wide-spread fragrance. It is known as "the most fragrant" and "the queen of black tea". Later, due to the sharp increase in demand for tea, Britain began to plant tea in its colonies. Today, Darjeeling black tea, Ceylon black tea, etc. have also become the first choice.

How to drink afternoon tea?

(1) The most orthodox time to drink afternoon tea is four o’clock in the afternoon (commonly known as LowTea)

( 2) In the Victorian era, men wore tuxedos and women wore robes. Nowadays, at the formal afternoon tea party at Buckingham Palace every year, male guests still wear tuxedos, high hats and umbrellas; women wear daytime dresses and must wear hats.

(3) The hostess usually wears formal clothes and serves the guests personally. Ask a maid to assist only as a last resort to show respect for your guests. Generally speaking, the special tea for afternoon tea is Darjeeling, bojue tea or Ceylon tea, traditional flavor pure tea. If you drink milk tea, add milk first and then tea.

(4) The orthodox British afternoon tea snacks are served on a three-layer porcelain dessert plate. Sandwiches are placed on the first layer, traditional British snack Scone is placed on the second layer, and cakes are placed on the third layer. And fruit tower; drive back to eat from bottom to top. The way to eat Scone is to spread the jam first, then the cream, finish one bite, and then spread the next one.

British afternoon tea is the essence of British cuisine. It would be a great regret not to have a leisurely afternoon tea in the UK. London Men's Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015 has just ended, so try to meet elite celebrities, designers and social influencers in the foggy city.

The British like to drink afternoon tea, and they are particularly good at choosing places. The afternoon tea at The Wolseley restaurant is very famous. You can often see upper-class residents, celebrities, celebrities, and people exposed in various restaurants. Successful people in the media. The afternoon tea here is among the best in London. The appearance and menu of the restaurant imitate the French style of Paris. The artistic decoration, romantic atmosphere, sweet food and rich artistic atmosphere are perfectly blended in the afternoon tea.

There are many classic afternoon tea spots in London, such as the high-altitude afternoon tea where you can enjoy panoramic views of London’s sunset and skyline on the south bank of the Thames, accompanied by garden views that change according to the seasons. Afternoon tea, a combination of Chinese and Western, a mix on the tip of the tongue?

Afternoon tea requires inviting the best friends, using the best tea leaves, using the best porcelain, in the best space, and talking about the most appropriate topics .

In the British Victorian afternoon tea tradition, exquisite and high-quality tea sets are very important. Usually, a complete set of English afternoon tea must have the following standard equipment: ceramic teapot, cup set, sugar bowl, milk cup, seven-inch personal snack plate, snack rack, snack plate, and small bowl for tea leaves. Porcelain with painted patterns on white background. In addition, teapot warmers, tea strainer spoons and saucers, teaspoons, butter knives, cake forks and two or three-tier snack racks, and these utensils must be polished silverware.

Generally, British afternoon tea uses Darjeeling tea, Earl Gray tea or Ceylon tea. First brew the tea directly, then use a tea strainer to filter out the tea residue before pouring it into your arms for drinking, and only drink the first brew. It takes 36 hours for the picked tea leaves to turn into real tea leaves. According to local friends, manual kneading can better destroy the tea cell tissue and release chemical components so that they can react with each other. Therefore, handmade tea has the best taste. good. If you drink milk tea, add milk first and then tea. Add milk to the freshly brewed black tea to adjust the temperature. Take a sip and the aroma will linger in your teeth.

Traditional afternoon tea snacks are placed in three layers on a three-layer silver tray. From bottom to top, the first layer is filled with various salty sandwiches, such as ham, cheese and other flavors. The second layer and the Desserts are placed on three levels, with English muffins on the second level, a must-have for English afternoon tea, and cakes and fruit tarts on the third level. The traditional way of eating is from bottom to top, from salty to sweet.

We first tasted the salty sandwiches, and then drank a few sips of the pleasant-smelling black tea. Spread jam or cream on English muffins, and finish with a sweet and thick fruit tart to bring your afternoon tea to a climax.

English muffins are a traditional Western pastry with local British characteristics. They are made with whole wheat flour, made by baking and baking. The way to eat it is very interesting, first spread the jam, then spread the cream, take one bite and apply it one bite at a time?

The meaning of afternoon tea is when the delicious food spreads between the teeth.

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