Afternoon tea in the charming living room of an English stately home: Tea and afternoon tea have played important roles in British culture for centuries and up till today having afternoon tea is still an English custom. It is believed that the idea of afternoon tea was conceived in the early 1800's by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford who was one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting. In those days, the upper crust ate a big breakfast, little lunch, and a very late dinner and every … [Read more...]
Cream Teas – 10 Best Tea Rooms
July 22, 2009 by
Cream tea is to Devon what Cornish Pastie is to Cornwall: Devonshire cream teas are a specialty of Devon, however this dish is world-famous, especially in the Commonwealth countries. With their delicious scones thickly spread with fresh butter, fruity strawberry jam and topped with thick Devon clotted cream, the best are still to be found in the south-west of England. So, on any holiday in Devon and Cornwall, one of the must-do's is to indulge in some Devonshire cream teas. Be warned … [Read more...]