How Do You Serve English High Tea?
High Tea first came about to stave off hunger pangs of the British working class between luncheon and dinner. The well-established tradition was named “High Tea” as food and plenty of tea was consumed while sitting on high stools. What was once a rather down-to-earth affair has become a lavish and high-class tradition not only in Britain but worldwide; between three and four o’ clock in the afternoon without fail, “everything stops for tea.” Read on to find out how to serve and what might be included in English High Tea. Set a pretty table for your guests: This will include your best teapot, creamer and sugar bowl (matching would help; however don’t worry unnecessarily about what you don’t have at the time). Cakes, scones, finger sandwiches with the crusts cut off cut in triangles or strips, all manner of finger foods–that is the key; everything should be eaten with the fingers! A three-tier tea tray makes a pretty and functional adornment to display your prepared finger-foods to your
