First, you obviously need to get the basics. A teapot, tea cups and saucers, and a cream and sugar set. I love how these all ...

If you ask us, afternoon tea is a misnomer. Yes, there should be a teapot in the equation, but the real draw is the spread: a slew of tiny sandwiches; sweet and buttery pastries (like Bon Appétit ...

The Evening Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A great, British tradition, afternoon tea was ...

Where to find traditional high tea, contemporary afternoon tea, ... 1:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. There’s a take-home tea box to order, too. 920 Central Ave (9th Street), Alameda, CA 94501 ...

Each season they offer a special afternoon tea (reservations required) on the second floor. Guests can expect a beautifully set table, 2 types of tea and an array of goodies, tea sandwiches, soups ...

Lately, most of the reservations for afternoon tea at the Hotel Maria have been from Gen Zers, and it turns out the hotel is not alone. In 2023, three of the largest tea companies reported record ...

The afternoon tea was invented in 1840 by the Duchess of Bedford Yet despite nearly 200 years of tradition, many still get it all wrong Here etiquette expert John-Paul Stuthridge reveals his top tips ...

Other sources suggest that the concept of afternoon tea was brought back to England by Queen Victoria following a visit to Germany in 1845, when she visited Queen Elizabeth of Prussia, though many ...