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  2. English afternoon tea - Wikipedia

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    A tea tray with elements of an afternoon tea. English afternoon tea (or simply afternoon tea) is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cakes in the mid-afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5 pm. It originated in the 1840s as a way for the upper class to bridge the gap between lunch and a late ...

  3. Tea in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    An English tea caddy, a box used to store loose tea leaves. Since the 17th century, the United Kingdom has been one of the world's largest tea consumers, with an average annual per capita supply of 1.9 kilograms (4.2 lb). [1] Originally an upper-class drink in Europe, tea gradually spread through all classes, eventually becoming a common drink.

  4. Tea (meal) - Wikipedia

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    Formal afternoon tea remains a popular tradition in the Commonwealth, particularly at fine hotels. [10] In London, the major hotels compete for the annual Afternoon Tea Awards. [15] In Canada, afternoon tea ceremonies at the grand railway hotels are a well-known tradition across the country. [10]

  5. Cream tea - Wikipedia

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    A cream tea in Boscastle, Cornwall, prepared according to the "Devon method". A cream tea (also known as a Devon cream tea, Devonshire tea, [1] or Cornish cream tea) [2] is an afternoon tea consisting of tea, scones, clotted cream (or, less authentically, whipped cream), jam, and sometimes butter. Cream teas are sold in tea rooms throughout ...

  6. The best London hotels for afternoon tea: Where to visit for ...

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    Delicate sweet treats are what Carbonnet does best, with apple tartlets, coconut éclair’s and a citrus cheesecake rivalling in elegance even the gold leaf details and intricate ceilings of the ...

  7. Tea culture - Wikipedia

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    History. Box for the storage of loose tea leaves known as a tea caddy An example of an afternoon tea service from Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland, England. The popularity of tea dates back to the 19th century when India was part of the British Empire, and British interests-controlled tea

  8. Tea party - Wikipedia

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    Tea party. A tea party is a social gathering event held in the afternoon. For centuries, many societies have cherished drinking tea with companions at noon. Tea parties are considered for formal business meetings, social celebrations or just as an afternoon refreshment. [1] Originally, in a tea party, loose leaf tea was provided in a teapot ...

  9. Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford - Wikipedia

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    Anna was the daughter of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington, and Jane Fleming. She was the wife of Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford (married in 1808), and sister-in-law to the prime minister John Russell. She was also the mother of William Russell, 8th Duke of Bedford. She became Duchess of Bedford in 1839, when her husband acceded to ...