The art of afternoon tea

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this is all about the art of afternoon

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tea and what it means to us british as

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well as what to expect on the menu and a

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few hints and tips on how to get the

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very best out of this national obsession

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tea was discovered so the story goes

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back in china around 2737 bc the emperor

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shendong was resting in the shade of the

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camellia sinensis tree when a leaf

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fluttered down into his cup of hot water

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this small leaf went on to conquer the

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world

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afternoon tea is usually taken around

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four or five o'clock and here are a few

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essential components

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the first being of course tea although

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many people use tea bags it's always

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best to use fresh brewed loose leaf

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using an indian or chinese blend to get

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the best flavor

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there's a vast range of tea from single

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estate to blends but here are some of

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the many kinds served at fortnum's where

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we are today

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white peony king tea

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nan ping yellow bunty

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finest kukariti

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royal blendty

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then the cakes