High Tea?
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189793)
Boise, Idaho
September 2, 2023 10:10pm CST
I have often wondered for sure where the term "high tea" came from. Today I learned as well as some other things about tea. In making different types of tea it is all about the way it is processed, which leaves are used if it is oxidized or not, and for how long. It is estimated that about 3 billion cups of tea are consumed each day around the world. Afternoon tea became a thing in 1840 when Anna Russel, the Duchess of Bedford, wanted an early snack that would also be a social function. Tea time was born. The term "high tea" refers to the height of tables where tea is being served. After a shift in working-class establishments bar tables were used. I wondered if that was the case. Now I know.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
3 Sep 23
And this is what I search. "High tea is a meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening, typically consisting of a cooked dish, bread and butter, and tea."
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
7 Sep 23
@celticeagle You're right. I go for it
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
3 Sep 23
Alice in Wonderland was at high tea I am sure.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
3 Sep 23
High Tea was a ceremonial event during the British Raj days in India.
It is still a kind of custom in certain Military setups in India and Pakistan though not publicized as much.
I am not sure if it is still a fashionable thing in ghe British Monarchy.
Is it followed anywhere in US?
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@sallypup (69156)
• Centralia, Washington
3 Sep 23
Hubby and I enjoyed high tea in Victoria, Canada. There are lovely tea shops on every other corner in that lovely city. Tons of luscious treats to be savored as you sip tea. We still set out pretty china and enjoy treats and chatter about most anything.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 23
@sallypup ........Haven't visited Salt Spring. Walking tours aren't good for me anymore either.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 23
I loved Victoria. Wish I had been able to spend more time there.
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@sallypup (69156)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Sep 23
@celticeagle At one time we went to Victoria the city every other year and then we settled into visiting Salt Spring island near Victoria a few times. Now we live near where its not so easy to get there and we're not so capable of walking all day.
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Sep 23
I enjoyed your post on how the term high tea comes from.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
3 Sep 23
Very interesting. I didn't know any of those facts about "high tea"
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep 23
I thought it was too because it wasn't I didn't know too.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
3 Sep 23
I never knew that's what high tea meant. Thank you for the tea facts. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
3 Sep 23
Thanks for sharing. It's the first time I've heard of this.
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