Introduction Early in the 1840s, Britain adopted the tradition of afternoon tea. It developed into a little lunch to quell the appetite and build up to an evening meal at 8 o’clock. Sandwiches (often neatly sliced into “fingers”), scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries, and cakes make up afternoon tea. … Read more
Afternoon tea paired with champagne is commonly referred to as champagne tea and is also known as “Royal Tea.” Like afternoon tea, royal tea includes sandwiches, scones, sweet pastries, steaming cups of traditional tea, and glasses of champagne or other sparkling beverages like prosecco. Afternoon tea is occasionally served with iced tea, … Read more
Cream tea is an afternoon tea that includes tea, scones, clotted cream (or, less traditionally, whipped cream), jam, and occasionally butter. Cream teas are offered at tea houses around England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall, as well as in various Commonwealth nations. Cream tea is also known as: Devon cream tea Devonshire … Read more
The Duchess of Bedfordshire had what we could presently refer to as a mid-afternoon slump in the middle of the 1830s. She started eating a small meal in the afternoon that consisted of tea, sandwiches, and cake provided at a coffee table in her room because there was a long time between … Read more
Ironically, we view traditional afternoon tea as a sophisticated, grown-up activity when it is just an expensive version of a kid’s tea party. If you think about it, afternoon tea often consists of all the things that children like, including sweet scones, crustless sandwiches, and a selection of little cakes and snacks … Read more
The term “high” has been added to the phrase “high tea” to distinguish it from afternoon tea, which is often consumed while lounging in the garden or on low, cozy parlor chairs, from the worker’s after-work high tea, which is consumed at the table while sat on high back dining chairs. Even … Read more
Using the four senses of sight, touch, smell, and taste, one may recognize the quality of the finest tea and that of a cheap tea. A quality tea should have a largely clean look, free of undesired stalks and other objects that detract from the flavor of the tea. A quality tea … Read more
You may certainly reheat a mug of water with a bag of tea in it before continuing with your day. But if you know how to make tea properly, you may avoid getting weak mugs of hot, brownish water and instead enjoy strong pots of something pleasant and energizing. Therefore, take a … Read more
It’s confirmed: you really love tea! You can’t go through a day without having that satisfying cup of tea. If you’re the type who prefers to brew your own tea, is it possible to travel with a tea kettle? Especially when you’re aboard a plane? Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure, adventure, … Read more
While more people are switching to modern conveniences, such as an electric kettle, in making tea, many still prefer the old-school process of boiling water or tea on the stovetop. Some would even love to use retro cast iron kettles to capture the traditional way of boiling tea. Others love the Far … Read more
Modern home life involves using electric appliances with functions that can facilitate tasks, even the simplest ones like boiling water. Apparently, using a traditional kettle over a stovetop can take several minutes before the water finally boils. But an electric kettle, or fast boil kettle, boils water in a short period. True … Read more
The leaves of the tea shrub or tea tree are quite versatile. Although most commonly used as a beverage, tea is also used for cooking, medicine, and cosmetics, among other uses. Indeed, tea is one of the most valuable crops in the world, but most especially in Asia. In mainland China alone, … Read more
Do you know teas can get stored in a variety of ways? You may have seen people storing the tea in an airtight container and a dark, cold, dry spot away from aromas. The reason behind it is that you can finish the tea before the scent or taste deteriorates. You could … Read more
Rooibos tea is lesser-known type of tea and unrelated to its green, black, and oolong tea alternatives, but it has excellent health benefits and a remarkable flavor that’s both sweet and aromatic. Also known as red tea or red bush tea, rooibos tea is made using leaves from a shrub called Aspalathus … Read more
Tea is an addiction for many people, and it’s not the worst one to have. Drinking a cup of hot tea in the morning is both comforting and energizing, and it has some remarkable benefits. It gives them a much-needed energy boost without the side effects like caffeine crash, which coffee might … Read more
Drinking a warm cup of tea is wonderful, especially during the cold season. You can also enjoy some cold iced tea in the summer, making it one of the most refreshing beverages out there. Aside from that, there are also lots of health benefits that you can get from drinking tea. However, … Read more