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...]