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☕ We owe the tradition of Afternoon Tea to the Duchess of Bedford. In 1842, finding the time between the day’s two meals too long, she asked to be served tea, bread and butter in the afternoon. Today, to organize an English-style tea party, here’s the ritual to follow:
⏰ Send invitations by 5-6pm.
🫖 A tea set consists of a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and cups.
♨️ Choose porcelain over silverware to keep your tea warm without burning your fingers. Sprinkler, sugar tongs or tea strainers, bring out your finest treasures!
🌿 Prefer loose tea and adapt the temperature and infusion time according to the type of tea.
🥛 Be careful not to overfill the cups to leave everyone the choice of adding milk or sugar.
🛋️ Plan to serve tea in the living room, on a coffee table without a tablecloth; High Tea, on the other hand, is served at the table.
🥪 Place sandwiches, scones and pastries on the three-tier tray.
💂 And above all, enjoy this so British moment !
About L'Institut Bernardaud:
Because the French art of living is the envy of the world, what better way than with porcelain to introduce you to the teeming world of the table... Contribute with L'Institut Bernardaud to reenchanting this convivial and so precious moment of the meal by following our various workshops and conferences. A program with a creative approach and open to the world to live an exciting adventure at the crossroads of gastronomy, art, history or decoration.
