Tea Time Tales: Unraveling the Delightful History of Afternoon Tea and the Great Biscuit-Scone Debate!
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The Duchess got hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon, and the evening's meal wasn't until 8 pm. That meant there was a long time between lunch and dinner.The tradition of afternoon tea, is a quintessential British pastime that has captivated the hearts of people worldwide.
The many film and series adaptions of period drama's have introduced many people to the British customer of Afternoon Tea.
Originating in the early 19th century. Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, introduced the concept of Afternoon Tea in 1840. It was unheard of before this but became very fashionable.
Exploring UK Food Hampers: The Quintessential Taste of Britain
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