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Afternoon Tea 3: Recipes: From Traditional to Exotic
by Norische
There are many excellent recipes out there that are completely acceptable when it comes to a traditional British Afternoon Tea; the following are just a few suggestions that one might consider. While there are some traditions that would be a true shame to forget or leave out of a true tea party, their possibilities [...]
Afternoon Tea 2: What will you serve, and how to serve it?
by Norische
Now that the basics have been covered lets move on to the invitation, menu and serving of a proper Afternoon tea.
Invitations
Invitations should be sent 10 to 14 days in advance, this should ensure that your guests will have plenty of time to make arrangements and plan for such an event. The invitations should include [...]
Afternoon Tea 1: An Experience in British Tea Service
by Norische
Tea: A History
While there are volumes of information about the rich and illustrious tradition of Tea Time in Britain, information of the earliest introduction of tea to England and its associates are quite obscure. From the records of the East India Trading Company, the first appearance of tea as a commodity appears in 1644. [...]
