Since it is National Afternoon Tea Week in the U.K., I decided to enjoy a tea here in Georgia today. Actually, I am having a "Royal Tea." What is the difference between an "Afternoon Tea" and a "Royal Tea?" A "Royal Tea" is also served in the afternoon and in addition to serving savories, scones, and sweets, a special dessert is also offered. A glass of champagne is offered along with hot tea.
This book "Tea Fit for a Queen" was my inspiration for the tea, as I'm sure Queen Elizabeth II serves a "Royal Tea" to visitors at Buckingham Palace.
"Tea Fit for a Queen" is published by the people at Historic Royal Palaces, with narratives by Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator of the charity. Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that manages some of the United Kingdom's unoccupied royal palaces; i.e., Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace, and Hillsborough Castle.
This pretty little book reveals how the tradition of afternoon tea started in royal Britain. Recipes for finger sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake, Chelsea Buns, and a Champagne Cocktail are some of the royal recipes included. Naturally, the recipes are beautifully photographed, but the measurement quantities are U.K. based. So, if you are in the USA, you will need to convert the measurements.
I decided to use my Franciscan 'Desert Rose' dinner and tea ware for this tea. I think any china pattern with a rose motif is so pretty at teatime.
Menu
Savories, Scones, and Sweets
Apple Cobbler
Champagne Cocktail
Royal Palace Tea
{I used the book's recipes for Cucumber and Mint Sandwiches, Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches, and Champagne Cocktails}
Etiquette Tip: The savories {sandwiches} are always placed on the bottom tier and eaten first; followed by the scones eaten next from the middle tier; and the sweets from the top tier. Don't forget to take dainty bites! Take small bites, sip a little tea, and make pleasant conversation.
The Royal Palace Tea may be purchased at Harney Tea...it is delightful, as one would expect!
I hope you have enjoyed your visit today. Tomorrow, I will be back with a very sad post. "What Happens When the Queen Dies?"
This book "Tea Fit for a Queen" was my inspiration for the tea, as I'm sure Queen Elizabeth II serves a "Royal Tea" to visitors at Buckingham Palace.
"Tea Fit for a Queen" is published by the people at Historic Royal Palaces, with narratives by Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator of the charity. Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that manages some of the United Kingdom's unoccupied royal palaces; i.e., Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace, and Hillsborough Castle.
This pretty little book reveals how the tradition of afternoon tea started in royal Britain. Recipes for finger sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake, Chelsea Buns, and a Champagne Cocktail are some of the royal recipes included. Naturally, the recipes are beautifully photographed, but the measurement quantities are U.K. based. So, if you are in the USA, you will need to convert the measurements.
I decided to use my Franciscan 'Desert Rose' dinner and tea ware for this tea. I think any china pattern with a rose motif is so pretty at teatime.
Menu
Savories, Scones, and Sweets
Apple Cobbler
Champagne Cocktail
Royal Palace Tea
{I used the book's recipes for Cucumber and Mint Sandwiches, Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches, and Champagne Cocktails}
Etiquette Tip: The savories {sandwiches} are always placed on the bottom tier and eaten first; followed by the scones eaten next from the middle tier; and the sweets from the top tier. Don't forget to take dainty bites! Take small bites, sip a little tea, and make pleasant conversation.
The Royal Palace Tea may be purchased at Harney Tea...it is delightful, as one would expect!
I hope you have enjoyed your visit today. Tomorrow, I will be back with a very sad post. "What Happens When the Queen Dies?"
Miss Janice, I love your tea tray. Did your love of taking tea begin with your mother? There is something so special to take the time to savor your food and tea with pretty dishes and silver.
ReplyDeleteMiss Janice, I love your tea tray. Did your love of taking tea begin with your mother? There is something so special to take the time to savor your food and tea with pretty dishes and silver.
ReplyDeleteDonna,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Yes, my mama loved hosting luncheons and teas. She gave me her entire collection of Franciscan--The Desert Rose, Apple, and Ivy.