Victorian Tea With Lady Estelle

By the end of the 19th century,

taking afternoon and high tea

was a daily ritual, complete with rules

of etiquette that could make or break

a lady of consequence.

Afternoon tea was taken in the late afternoon,

usually in a drawing room or sitting room

with finger-sized,

dainty tea sandwiches, scones and sweets,

beautifully arranged on low tables.

Tea was served with the best linens and china

of the household,

and making tea to perfection was a serious matter.

It was a social occasion, time to relax and

converse and satisfy late afternoon hunger pangs.

High tea was actually dinner, served later in the evening,

full meal with, of course, tea.

It was high tea because it was served

formally at the "high" dining table,

rather than on low side tables.

Tea rooms were very popular,

catering to the affluent in beautifully

decorated rooms complete with fancy linen,

superb porcelain or

silver tea services and culinary delights.

Tea gardens offered

the same in garden settings resplendent

with flowers and greenery.

These days, tea parties have once again

become popular and women

of all ages are enjoying visiting tea rooms

that are all decked out Victorian style.

Ladies dress up period style and take

great pride on putting

on lovely tea parties in their homes

Tea Links

Victorian Bridal Shower Tea

Victorian Tea Society

have popped up all over the county today.

It have become very fashionable to belong to a

Lady's Society and carry

on the traditions of high society women of day's gone by.

Society List:

http://www.thevictorianteasociety.com/