Everything you need to know about High Tea.
Tea consumption has grown considerably since the 19th century. In the beginning of the 19th century it was a custom for people to have only two main meals a day- breakfast and dinner at eight o’clock.
The origin of High Tea started in the early 19th century when Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford had complained daily about a sinking feeling in her stomach during the late afternoon; the solution for the duchess was a pot of tea and a light snack which was consumed in private in her boudoir- and that is how it all started.
Later her friends were invited to join her and soon all of the fashionable society was sipping on tea and nibbling on snacks during the late afternoons.
Generally the upper class would serve a ‘low’ or ‘afternoon’ tea around four o’clock. The middle and the lower classes would enjoy a ‘high’ tea at around five or six o’clock in place of a late dinner. The names: “high” and “low” are derived from the height of the tables that the people sat around whilst enjoying their delicious afternoon snacks.
Did you know that there are three types of afternoon tea: Cream Tea, Light Tea and Full Tea.
Always remember your manners when you attend a High Tea at the Boys Catering Company.
The term High Tea is usually related to a very British, conservative, and fancy way of enjoying a hot beverage in the afternoon. The concept of enjoying tea in this specific manner has become very popular in all corners of the world with no exception to the English nation.
There are a few tips and tricks for beginners to remember and take note of.
Whilst drinking your tea do not use your tea to flush your food down; sip your tea. Always remember to finish eating your food before sipping on your tea. Your mother surely taught you not to speak with your mouth open and you definitely shouldn’t open it with half eaten food inside to sip on tea. Raise your pinkie as you drink; it’s polite! Milk is served with tea; cream is not. Never wave or hold your tea cup in the air- the teacup must be placed on the saucer when you are not using it and teaspoons aren’t meant to sit in the teacup, they are meant to rest of the side of the teacup.
We hope that these tips and tricks have taught you a thing or two about etiquette. We sure hope that your newly learnt skills guide you through your next High Tea experience with The Boys Catering.
Everything you need to know about High Tea.
Tea consumption has grown considerably since the 19th century. In the beginning of the 19th century it was a custom for people to have only two main meals a day- breakfast and dinner at eight o’clock.
The origin of High Tea started in the early 19th century when Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford had complained daily about a sinking feeling in her stomach during the late afternoon; the solution for the duchess was a pot of tea and a light snack which was consumed in private in her boudoir- and that is how it all started.
Later her friends were invited to join her and soon all of the fashionable society was sipping on tea and nibbling on snacks during the late afternoons.
Generally the upper class would serve a ‘low’ or ‘afternoon’ tea around four o’clock. The middle and the lower classes would enjoy a ‘high’ tea at around five or six o’clock in place of a late dinner. The names: “high” and “low” are derived from the height of the tables that the people sat around whilst enjoying their delicious afternoon snacks.
Did you know that there are three types of afternoon tea: Cream Tea, Light Tea and Full Tea.
Always remember your manners when you attend a High Tea at the Boys Catering Company.
The term High Tea is usually related to a very British, conservative, and fancy way of enjoying a hot beverage in the afternoon. The concept of enjoying tea in this specific manner has become very popular in all corners of the world with no exception to the English nation.
There are a few tips and tricks for beginners to remember and take note of.
Whilst drinking your tea do not use your tea to flush your food down; sip your tea. Always remember to finish eating your food before sipping on your tea. Your mother surely taught you not to speak with your mouth open and you definitely shouldn’t open it with half eaten food inside to sip on tea. Raise your pinkie as you drink; it’s polite! Milk is served with tea; cream is not. Never wave or hold your tea cup in the air- the teacup must be placed on the saucer when you are not using it and teaspoons aren’t meant to sit in the teacup, they are meant to rest of the side of the teacup.
We hope that these tips and tricks have taught you a thing or two about etiquette. We sure hope that your newly learnt skills guide you through your next High Tea experience with The Boys Catering.
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