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Let’s Do Tea: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Afternoon Tea

Come and share a pot of tea, My home is warm and my friendship’s free. —Emilie Barnes The scene plays out the same in many houses: a child sits around a table having a “tea party” with their stuffed animals, dolls, and playmates.  But when did the ritual of afternoon tea first start? Who began the tradition and why? To answer these questions, here are: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Afternoon Tea According to British legend, Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th century, became hungry in the hours before a late night dinner. She called for tea and snacks, thus setting off a 200-year Click to Read more…

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