If you plan to host afternoon tea at your place, these tips from an experienced chef and host will guide you toward the smoothest experience.

The funny thing about tea, though, is it can be one of two very different concepts -- either a light snack consisting of a pastry and hot beverage (somewhat akin to a coffee break, only in the ...

The exact origin of High Tea is unclear, but credit is largely given to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, in the late 1800s, who remedied her "sinking feeling" in the afternoon with tea, bread and ...

“A monsoon high tea party can be inspired by various parts of India. Serve piping hot masala chai with Mumbai’s vada pav. From Kolkata, offer lebu cha with ghugni chaat, a chickpea snack.

Portillo’s street food gets the high tea treatment. Chain Serena Maria Daniels is a former editor for Eater, Midwest region, responsible for coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities.