Pinkies up and here we go. The British tradition of afternoon tea is a charming and elegant custom that dates back to the early 1840s. It is typically a light meal with finger sandwiches and a variety ...

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Forget cucumber sandwiches and Victoria sponges, London’s latest afternoon teas are veering away from traditional fare, with hotels, such as The Franklin, shaking up the classic offering. ByAngelina ...

If you know anything about afternoon tea, then you will know that cucumber sandwiches are a non-negotiable part of the spread. Afternoon tea seems to have been invented in the 1840s, however, the ...

Traditional afternoon tea became a British food tradition in the early 19th century, thanks to Anna, Duchess of Bedford, who would order tea, breads and cakes served in her room to stave off hunger ...