Enjoy Teatime like the British

Nothing is considered as quintessentially English as tea. But they long ago adopted it as their national drink. And although the younger generation have become somewhat 'Americanized' and tend to drink coffee, in time of a crisis or mid-afternoon when one is feeling a bit peckish, nothing works better than a nice cup of tea.

But tea time in Britain means more than drinking a cup of tea. Teatime is an actual meal and depending upon where in the country you find yourself, this meal could be anything from a scone, to a few light sandwiches and cakes, to a full roast dinner. 

How to throw an afternoon tea party

Enjoying afternoon tea while perched on a gilded hotel armchair is a fine British tradition, but hardly sustainable as a regular pursuit. Throwing your own afternoon tea party means you can stick to your own budget, plus you can select your favourite finger food. We have some suggestions for throwing a soiree in style.