Menu for Tea

Tea is simply more than a drink. One can truly experience style and elegance at its finest once introduced to a properly prepared Victorian tea setting. Our setting includes:

• Selection of English Teas
  
• Homemade Finger Sandwiches & Scones
• Cakes & Pastries

Etiquette is a must for a proper tea experience, and An English Afternoon will help you understand graceful etiquette and elegance through tea.

About Colette Wright

I was born and raised in England, living in both Lancashire and Yorkshire. These areas exude beautiful countryside with many quaint towns and wonderful tea rooms. I am also fortunate that my parents retired to the Cotswold’s, so on my visits home I am able to visit the beautiful countryside in both the North and South of England and drink plenty of tea!

A Spot of History on Afternoon Tea

The 7th Duchess of Bedford is credited with beginning the tradition of high tea in the early 1840's. Customarily supper was not served until 8:30 or 9:00pm. She often became hungry before meal time, especially during the summer months when supper was served even later. The Duchess would often secretly order a small meal of bread, butter, and other delights, such as tarts, cakes, and biscuits, to be brought to her boudoir.

Much to her surprise, when her secret had been discovered, she was not ridiculed, as she had feared, but in fact her habit was embraced and the concept of a small meal of light foods and perhaps tea before supper, became ever so popular and eventually became known as "afternoon tea". Certainly, the beginning of the well known British tradition of afternoon tea cannot entirely be credited to only one woman, but developed over a period of time, as many cultural customs often do.

An English Afternoon brings the traditions and delight of afternoon tea to your event or party! Call us at 843-812-6364 or request more information.