Afternoon tea British people also pursue romance and petty bourgeoisie in their lives. They enjoy afternoon tea after a day’s work or at a gathering with friends. The British people’s favorite afternoon tea is black tea. The British have a 300-year history of drinking black tea and are a country that loves black tea. With the addition of sugar and milk, it often becomes a must-have drink after a meal, so the UK consumes the most black tea. It can be said that no country has a higher level of black tea tasting than the UK.

Afternoon Tea Trilogy What kind of magic does the traditional British afternoon tea have that so enchants the British appetite? If you have never tasted British afternoon tea, the waiter will When the snacks on the shelves are delivered to the table, you can immediately feel the exquisite and aristocratic atmosphere of British afternoon tea. After tasting it layer by layer, you can better understand what kind of delicious food makes people unable to stop eating. Part 1: Enjoy delicious snacks. Usually the first floor of a three-story tower is used to place various salty sandwiches, such as ham, cheese and other flavors. However, these sandwiches are not made by the pastry chef, but by another sandwich chef. Desserts are placed on the second and third floors. Generally speaking, strawberry tarts are placed on the second floor, which is a must for British afternoon tea. Others, such as puffs, biscuits or chocolates, can be matched by the chef as he pleases. , there is no fixed dessert on the third floor, but the chef chooses suitable snacks, usually cakes and fruit tarts. After the traditional British afternoon tea spread across the ocean to our country, the tea snacks were also made accordingly. There have been some changes and various new flavors have been developed. There are bite-sized desserts topped with caviar and gherkins, handmade biscuits, and an English muffin called sne that can be eaten with cream or jam. More than 20 types of tea snacks are small and exquisite, with different flavors. They are like pieces of finely crafted works of art, making people linger in the elegance of admiring the exquisite products without wanting to taste them. Part Two: Appreciating exquisite tea utensils. Victoria afternoon tea is a comprehensive art that is simple but not shabby, gorgeous but not vulgar... Although the time to drink tea and what to eat (referring to pure British snacks) are the most important parts of orthodox British afternoon tea, but Without good tea, porcelain, music, and even a good mood, afternoon tea would seem to be a fly in the ointment. Part Three: Tasting Tea. In afternoon tea, "tea" is the absolute protagonist. Special afternoon tea is divided into Darjeeling, Earl Gray tea, Ceylon tea and so on. Generally, the tea leaves are brewed directly, and then the tea residues are filtered out through a tea strainer before being poured into a cup for drinking. A transparent glass teapot, when hot water is poured down, you can see the tips of the tea leaves slowly blooming in the water. The most beautiful thing is the rose tea. Watching the small rose petals dancing in the water makes your mood dance. But in this season, milk tea is my favorite. The combination of black tea and milk is like an elegant aristocrat meeting a celebrity gentleman. Whether it is a small sip or a hearty drink, in the cold winter, the piping hot milk tea is undoubtedly a warm secret recipe that instantly glides from the tip of the tongue to the wall of the stomach. , after a long time, there is still a faint sweetness in the mouth, which makes people aftertaste. Milk tea can also be paired with afternoon snacks, whether it is rich cheesecake, sweet and glutinous chocolate muffins, or casual thick toast, simple and honest Pineapple buns are both Chinese and Western, and can be enjoyed with milk tea.

Afternoon tea culture Tea appears frequently in British literary works, describing the lives and scenes of characters. Under the influence of British afternoon tea culture, British writers have unique and obvious characteristics , which often expresses praise for Chinese tea. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), a leading figure in British literature in the 18th century, claimed that he "rejoices with tea in the evening, soothes the night with tea, and greets the morning with tea." A typical example of stubbornness. The transformed tea ghost". The literary club he founded once used tea to meet friends, which became very popular for a while. There is a joke that a French diplomat who was new to foreign countries was invited to have afternoon tea by a certain Duchess. When he drank the first four cups, he became unbearably bloated and had to beg the lady to be merciful. No matter what, he could not continue. Added. It turned out that the Frenchman did not understand the British rules. After each "cheers", he did not put a teaspoon into the cup to indicate that he was done. The duchess, who did not know the details, had to keep refilling the tea. In fact, not only the Frenchman's stomach couldn't stand it, but the Duchess also despised her precious tea leaves. The playwright Pinero (1885-1934) highly praised the spiritual civilization of tea tasting: "Where tea is, there is hope." Others such as poet Wordsworth, writers, etc. Without exception, the city has high praise for tea culture.

Many of the protagonists in "Pride and Prejudice" must have a Chinese tea party after dinner. The clock strikes four times, and everything in the world stops for tea. Britain and China are both big tea-drinking countries. Each has its own unique tea culture, representing the different tea-drinking styles of the East and the West. However, the British, who have never grown a single tea leaf in history, have used imported products from China to create their own unique and gorgeous drinking style, and are famous all over the world for their rich and elegant "British Afternoon Tea". Today, people all over the world are very interested in English black tea, vanilla tea or fruit tea. "British afternoon tea" has become a symbol of British elegant lifestyle. One afternoon at about four o'clock, I went to the university to do business. I saw that the office door was closed and everyone was gone. Looking left and right, I found a small sign on the lower corner of the door that read "Teatime". At this time, even if you have a big deal, you have to wait until the British have finished their afternoon tea before talking about it. This is an unshakable rule. A British folk song goes like this: "When the clock strikes four, everything in the world stops for tea."

Three or four o'clock in the afternoon is the peak time for people to gather together. The British "Teatime" every day So many that outsiders feel that one-third of British people's lives are spent drinking tea. As soon as I open my eyes in the morning, I enjoy a cup of "bedtime tea" at the bedside; I have another cup of "breakfast tea" at breakfast; no matter how busy I am with work in the morning, I have to pause for 20 minutes to say "work break tea"; in the afternoon, it's time again before work. The legal time for tea and desserts; after returning home, there is another "High Tea" before dinner (a formal tea with cold meats between 5 and 6 pm); and before going to bed, there is also the "Farewell Tea". It’s really right to start every day with tea and end every day with tea. British people meticulously repeat the routine of tea and tea every day and never tire of it. In addition, the UK also has a wide variety of Tea-Party, Tea in Garden and Picnic Tea Party for weekend excursions, which are really full of tricks. British afternoon tea has its own origins. The pioneer who first led British aristocrats to enjoy Chinese tea was the Portuguese princess Catherine who married King Charles II of England in 1662 and was known as the "Queen of Tea." Her dowry at that time included 221 pounds of black tea and exquisite Chinese tea sets. At that time, black tea was as precious as silver. The new queen's elegant brewing and drinking set an example, attracting nobles to imitate her, and the fashion of drinking tea quickly became popular and became a symbol of nobility. After that, Mary II and Queen Anne were also keen to promote tea culture. When they held Chinese tea parties, the palace was specially decorated with Chinese sentiments, decorated with screens, Chinese tea sets, silverware and advanced mobile coffee tables. However, the term "British afternoon tea" was officially invented in the 1840s. At that time, those rich and boring aristocratic ladies would worry about how to spend the long afternoon before dinner after having lunch every day. A Duchess named Anna had an idea and invented the program of drinking afternoon tea, which was immediately welcomed by the upper class and imitated. From then on, the wealthy and wealthy people who had both money and leisure gathered together every day in an elegant and formal way to "talk gossip"; and ladies and gentlemen had another perfect opportunity and place to show off their gorgeous clothes. However, the way the British drink tea is quite different from that of the Chinese natives. What Chinese local puppets pay attention to is a cup of tea in hand, and what they drink in the clear breeze and bright moon is the fresh and fragrant smell; but the British are much more complicated. They add milk and sugar to the tea, and also serve it with biscuits, desserts, etc. British people are accustomed to having dinner at eight or nine in the evening, so afternoon tea is a good time to fill their stomachs. Every time I invite British people to drink tea, I insist on emphasizing that milk and sugar should not be added to Chinese green tea. The best way to enjoy it is to taste its original flavor. Many British people also readily accepted this example.

Of course, there are also some who have a stubborn appetite and change their minds and say: "I still want English tea." The so-called British tea is black tea. So why does the green tea produced in China turn into black tea when it reaches foreigners? Legend has it that in ancient times, Chinese green tea had to take more than a year and a half on a sea ship to reach the UK. The green tea fermented automatically while wandering at sea, and turned into black tea when it arrived in the UK. It’s a delicious black tea with just the right qualities. Chinese tea was once the treasure of the rich. Chinese tea was introduced to Britain in the 17th century. Because of the high shipping costs, and the British government imposed heavy taxes on this "Oriental stuff", the highest tax rate was 19%. Therefore, only the wealthy class could afford tea.

Since tea is so valuable, drinking tea has become a status symbol. Being able to entertain guests with Chinese tea has become the best way to show off your wealth. At that time, all British ladies and ladies had a small gold-plated and jade-inlaid key hidden in their waists, which was used to open a special tea box. Even making tea was personally presided over by the hostess, fearing that the servants would steal the tea leaves. In the second half of the 18th century, the British government finally reduced the tea tax to 12.5%, thus ending the history of tea being enjoyed only by the rich and nobles. As drinking Chinese tea became fashionable, Chinese tea sets quickly became popular. Drinking Chinese tea with Chinese porcelain teapots and teacups is considered authentic. The porcelain produced in Britain at that time imitated China from its shape to patterns and colors, but it was never as good as Chinese products that had the spiritual craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation. It is said that when tea is made with a British tea set, the tea cup will burst due to heat. Therefore, some cold milk must be poured into the tea cup before boiling water can be used to make tea. In order to show off that they are using authentic Chinese tea sets purchased at a high price, rich people often deliberately pour boiling water directly into the tea cup in front of the guests, and then pour milk. Therefore, drinking tea first and then milk is regarded as a rule of wealthy people. However, the current reality is sad. If you go to a Western shopping center, you will find that there is no trace of Chinese porcelain in the high-end porcelain counters in front of you. Those dazzling, exquisite and staggeringly priced porcelains are all European products. For Westerners, porcelain is not only a practical item for serving meals and drinking tea, but also a decoration and work of art placed in the cupboard for people to appreciate. The British are as obsessed with tea as ever, and they are drinking some new tricks. In winter, some British people are keen on "cocktail tea", which is to pour whiskey into scalding hot tea. Many British people even take a bath without forgetting to make a drink and enjoy it in the bathtub. Britain is the world's largest tea consumer, drinking 135 million cups of tea every day, and its annual tea consumption accounts for 1/4 of the world's total production. The UK publishes a "Guide to the Best Tea Houses in the UK" every year, which specifically introduces famous and distinctive tea drinking places. Among them, the tea room of the Ritz Hotel in London always ranks among the best for its luxury and nobility. The hotel was planned and managed by the father of Doda, her boyfriend who also went to hell. Princess Diana often visited during her lifetime. To come here for afternoon tea, men must wear a tie to enter, and they must reserve a seat in advance. At the busiest time, it takes two weeks in advance to find a seat. In fact, for many people, going to Ritz to drink tea and eat rare French pastries is regarded as an unusual experience. At this moment, the black tea, which stands out even more in contrast to the noble and charming atmosphere, is integrated with the gorgeous tea sets, the noble hall, the men and women in gorgeous clothes and the well-trained bartenders, embodying the enjoyment of both material and spiritual things. "When the teapot was brought into the study, the room was immediately filled with the refreshing fragrance. After a cup of tea, the whole body and mind received great comfort. After a walk in the drizzle, the warmth and wonderfulness provided by a cup of hot tea It’s indescribable.

Afternoon tea etiquette 1. The most orthodox time for drinking afternoon tea is four o’clock in the afternoon (commonly known as Low Tea) 2. In the Victorian era, men They wear tuxedos, and ladies wear robes. At the formal afternoon tea party at Buckingham Palace every year, male guests still wear tuxedos, wear tall hats and hold umbrellas; women wear daytime dresses and must wear hats. 3. Usually the hostess wears a tuxedo. Wear formal clothes to serve guests in person. Do not ask maids to assist unless... 4. Generally speaking, the special tea for afternoon tea is Keemun black tea, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, and Ceylon black tea. If you drink milk tea, add milk first and then tea. 5. The traditional British afternoon tea snacks are served on a three-layer snack porcelain plate, with sandwiches on the first layer, traditional British snacks on the second layer. The cake and fruit tart are placed on the third layer; eat from bottom to top. The way to eat Sne is to spread the jam first, then the cream, and then spread the next one after one bite. 6. Eating snacks from light to heavy. From salty to sweet. The order of eating snacks should follow the rule of light to heavy, salty to sweet. Try the salty sandwich first to let your taste buds slowly taste the true taste of the food, and then take a few sips. The fragrant black tea is followed by the English muffin spread with jam or cream, letting a little sweetness slowly spread in the mouth. Finally, the sweet and thick fruit tart leads you to taste the best part of afternoon tea. ***. 7. Rigorous attitude.

This is a kind of etiquette in the style of a gentleman and a lady. The most important thing is that at that time, tea almost relied on imports from China. The British had unparalleled love and respect for tea, so they inevitably showed a rigorous attitude during the process of drinking afternoon tea. There is even a locked tea cabinet to prevent the tea from being stolen. Whenever tea time comes, the maid is entrusted with the key to open the cabinet and get tea. 8. Appreciate the exquisite tea utensils.