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How afternoon tea became Britain’s most famous ritual

Few traditions conjure a scene as quickly as British teatime, with polished pots, tiered stands, and a sense that everyone ...
MLive

‘Downton Abbey’ and the Gilded Age inspire tea parties at Meadow Brook Hall

ROCHESTER, MI -- If you’re looking for more than tour, but a historical experience then step into one of Meadow Brook Hall’s theatrical teas. The historic estate is hosting two 1920s-inspired tea and ...
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British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

Afternoon tea started out as a typically upper class pursuit. Even Queen Victoria (pictured, right) got into the spirit, and had her favorite cake, the Victoria sponge, named after her. - Hulton ...
Sioux City Journal

Serve afternoon tea, the ‘Downton Abbey’ way

Fans of "Downton Abbey" can prepare a British afternoon tea, including sweet cream scones with the Countess' lemon curd, thanks to recipes in "The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook" by Emily Ansara ...
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British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea

“Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea,” wrote Henry James in “The Portrait of a Lady.” “Teatime” is one ...