How Do You Host An Afternoon Tea Party?
When thinking about tea parties, do you find yourself overwhelmed with thoughts of the British gentry, scenes from Alice in Wonderland, Victorian decor, blue haired ladies and pinky fingers stuck up in the air? If so, you’re both right and wrong. You’re right because as the tradition of “Afternoon” Tea has developed over time, it has become an elegant affair. You’re wrong because “High” Tea was often enjoyed by the British working class as their evening supper, with heartier fare than the tea sandwiches and scones that are now associated with tea parties. As the custom has evolved, tea time is usually scheduled from mid to late afternoon. It’s a between meal snack that is a lot more elegant than a bag of chips from the vending machine. It needn’t be extremely fussy, although the meal often includes savory, bite size sandwiches, scones or biscuits, and sweets (along with a good pot of tea, of course!) Both men and women enjoy afternoon tea in England, and it’s often used as a function f
